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Development & New Businesses / Re: Downtown Development Overv...
Last post by Tulsan - July 25, 2026, 11:20:58 AMQuote from: Urban Enthusiast on July 23, 2026, 03:14:25 PMSo, the parking lot on the north side of 1st Street between Boulder and Main now has a construction fence along 1st Street. I noticed no one was parking there the past few days. Does anyone know what's going on? Is it just a resurfacing project or is something else happening?
It's just a resurface. They're going to build some screens/fences too. It will look less shabby at least.
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Development & New Businesses / Re: Downtown Development Overv...
Last post by Urban Enthusiast - July 23, 2026, 03:14:25 PMSo, the parking lot on the north side of 1st Street between Boulder and Main now has a construction fence along 1st Street. I noticed no one was parking there the past few days. Does anyone know what's going on? Is it just a resurfacing project or is something else happening?
#3
The Burbs / Re: New Oklahoma City Arena--B...
Last post by Laramie - July 20, 2026, 10:06:53 PM Continental Coliseum construction pics via OKCTalk.com:
Continental Coliseum coming in 2028: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By6puMpI_xw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2q4sMtYRI0
Mayor David Holt said the new arena continues a century-long pattern of reinvestment in facilities that help define Oklahoma City's identity and competitiveness.
Continental Resources Chairman Emeritus Harold Hamm said the naming rights partnership was driven by a desire to invest in the state's future and align with an organization that represents determination and long-term commitment.
Once completed, Continental Coliseum is expected to strengthen downtown Oklahoma City's growing reputation as a regional hub for entertainment and visitor activity while supporting broader economic development efforts. The Thunder will continue playing home games at Paycom Center until the new facility opens.
Continental Coliseum news: Oklahoma City will welcome thousands of veterans from across the country in 2032 after being selected to host the American Legion National Convention, a milestone that underscores the city's growing reputation as a destination for major national meetings and events.
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Continental Coliseum coming in 2028: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By6puMpI_xw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2q4sMtYRI0
Mayor David Holt said the new arena continues a century-long pattern of reinvestment in facilities that help define Oklahoma City's identity and competitiveness.
Quote"Oklahoma City has reinvested in its downtown arena roughly every three decades for nearly a century," Holt said. "With this commitment, we are securing our status as a big-league city for another generation."
Continental Resources Chairman Emeritus Harold Hamm said the naming rights partnership was driven by a desire to invest in the state's future and align with an organization that represents determination and long-term commitment.
Quote"We believe in Oklahoma City and in Oklahoma," Hamm said. "This project is historic, and we're proud to be part of its legacy."
Once completed, Continental Coliseum is expected to strengthen downtown Oklahoma City's growing reputation as a regional hub for entertainment and visitor activity while supporting broader economic development efforts. The Thunder will continue playing home games at Paycom Center until the new facility opens.
Continental Coliseum news: Oklahoma City will welcome thousands of veterans from across the country in 2032 after being selected to host the American Legion National Convention, a milestone that underscores the city's growing reputation as a destination for major national meetings and events.
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Development & New Businesses / Re: Any new midtown/Cherry Str...
Last post by swake - July 12, 2026, 12:01:59 AMQuote from: bacjz00 on July 11, 2026, 09:59:24 PMYeah I still don't understand why there are no hotels outside of downtown all the way to I-44. None by the hospitals, none by Utica Square... so odd.
None in Brookside or Cherry Street either, really none in all of midtown. I get land is expensive and hard to find in midtown, but still,
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Development & New Businesses / Re: Any new midtown/Cherry Str...
Last post by bacjz00 - July 11, 2026, 09:59:24 PMYeah I still don't understand why there are no hotels outside of downtown all the way to I-44. None by the hospitals, none by Utica Square... so odd.
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The Burbs / Re: New Oklahoma City Arena--B...
Last post by Laramie - July 02, 2026, 03:47:26 PMOKC Continental Coliseum Summer 2028
Seating Capacity 17,583
Upper Bowl: 7,423
Suite Level: 816
Lower Bowl: 9,344
Thunder hype video unveils name of new downtown Oklahoma City arena: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJVabYyMr6c
Pics via OKCTalk.com
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Seating Capacity 17,583
Upper Bowl: 7,423
Suite Level: 816
Lower Bowl: 9,344
Thunder hype video unveils name of new downtown Oklahoma City arena: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJVabYyMr6c
Pics via OKCTalk.com
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#7
Development & New Businesses / Re: 2024 Projects
Last post by ComeOnBenjals - June 26, 2026, 09:04:10 AMWow! I assumed like Dan it would likely just be more parking. Thanks for sharing Tulsan!
That's a huge win for the district, looks like some great infill. With all the development, I could see this being a real desirable area to live moving forward. Connected to RiverTrail/downtown as well as quite a bit of walkability. Hope to see some housing follow this.
This seems to be the hottest area in town; Cherry St seems to have cooled off a bit.
That's a huge win for the district, looks like some great infill. With all the development, I could see this being a real desirable area to live moving forward. Connected to RiverTrail/downtown as well as quite a bit of walkability. Hope to see some housing follow this.
This seems to be the hottest area in town; Cherry St seems to have cooled off a bit.
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Development & New Businesses / Re: 2024 Projects
Last post by Tulsan - June 25, 2026, 10:44:40 AM
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Development & New Businesses / Re: 2024 Projects
Last post by Tulsan - June 24, 2026, 03:35:59 PMIt's a new retail development by Eliot Nelson's group. Five storefronts totaling 8300 sf. They bought the dirt from SpiritBank - which just sold to BancFirst. So it will be interesting to see if more of that real estate is sold off. Could end up being a catalyst for that neighborhood.
#10
Development & New Businesses / Re: 2024 Projects
Last post by DowntownDan - June 23, 2026, 12:44:23 PMI noticed that lot being torn up today. No insight on what's going on? Unless someone says otherwise I just assume new prettier asphalt parking per Tulsa's seeming obsession.