picking where you want to live. Apartments can be found in the historic Deep Deuce neighborhood, the exciting Bricktown district, in the charming Midtown area and even on the developing west side of downtown. Many apart- ments are within walking distance of breweries or the OKC Streetcar line. Living downtown could mean you don’t have to drive your car for several weeks. The First National Center, one of OKC's most storied structures downtown, enjoyed a grand re-opening in 2022 following several years of renovation work. Alongside its numerous ameni- ties and retail and dining offerings, the art-deco style building also includes an array of upscale apartment units. Other housing options around downtown include condo- miniums and historic homes. Urban living has become even more popular with the development and ongoing growth of downtown’s John Rex Charter School. HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS Tree-lined streets, charm and character abound in Oklahoma City’s beautiful historic neighborhoods. Some of the homes pre-date statehood, though they have since had modern upgrades. Most of the historic neighborhoods surround downtown. One of the first “planned unit developments” west of the Mississippi, Edgemere Park was developed starting in 1926 and consists of Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival and Spanish Eclectic-style homes surrounding a park and creek bed. Closer to the state Capitol lies Jefferson Park, filled with small bungalows. But if history and affordability are more your style, check out the Shepherd neighborhood, located a few miles northwest of downtown. The Shepherd neighborhood is the perfect place to find historic charm on a smaller scale, both in terms of square footage and budget. And for soccer fans, it’s within walking distance of Taft Stadium, where the OKC Energy FC currently plays its home matches. Many of the city’s historic neighborhoods have such ornate homes that they are in Historic Preservation Districts. The neighborhoods that are overseen by the Historic Preservation Commission are Crown Heights, Edgemere Park, Jefferson Park, Mesta Park and Heritage Hills, Paseo, Putnam Heights and Shepherd. For more infor- mation about the Historic Preservation Commission, visit okc.gov/departments/planning.
OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, AS MAPS HELPED MAKE DOWNTOWN A DESTINATION, MORE PEOPLE HAVE WANTED TO LIVE NEAR THE ACTION AND THE CITY'S DEVELOPERS HAVE ANSWERED THE CALL.
GET ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR NEW HOMETOWN There’s no better way to get to know your new hometown than by exploring the communities that give it a special flair. Read on for more about the districts and neighborhoods that you will soon call home, sweet home. Within the city limits there are many distinctive districts that showcase Oklahoma City’s creativity and charm. From museums to murals, each district is part of the unique tapestry of Oklahoma City’s culture. URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS If living among all the excitement of downtown is your dream, then Oklahoma City has a variety of options for you. In the last several years, as MAPS helped make downtown a destination, more people are wanting to live near the action and the city’s developers have answered the call. One of the most unique areas is the Cottage District, sitting south of SSM Health St. Anthony’s Hospital. The area only measures a few blocks, but it has given architects and their clients a place where they can redefine luxury apartments and cottages. Sitting on a hill, the district offers amazing views of the downtown skyline, all while sitting in your living room.
If apartments are more your style, hundreds of new units have been built in the last decade. The challenge will be
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