The best way for OKC to "compete" with DFW is to become more business-friendly, and that is up to the Oklahoma state govt. which hasn't currently been doing a stellar job in that department. I think the fact that OKC is concentrating on downtown is great and should continue and be the focus for new businesses moving into the metro. A distinctive 24/7 urban downtown (TAP's vision for downtown, not Hogan's...) with an active riverfront and close proximity to the OHC and Capitol is very attractive along with OKC's tolerable traffic, decent schools (better than inner city Dallas and Fort Worth), and relatively low cost of living. Improving downtown and its entertainment/residential options should be a major priority along with continuing to improve OKC schools and development of the river. The addition of another lake in the metro, for drinking water/irrigation/hydropower/recreation, would also be a big plus. Creating a niche, either in creating a large arts community or expanding the Asian district or becoming a national hub for biotech/medical research is very important IMO.