Originally Posted by
Laramie
Population figures are difficult to predict. Oklahoma City is at the point where we will grow or become stagnant. City & State leadership will be the key.
Many U. S. cities that reach that 1.25 million metro plateau (e.g., Austin, Charlotte, Columbus, Indianapolis, Nashville) usually begin a period of accelerated growth as it expands its corporate & economic base followed by an influx of talented professionals. We need to keep our talented professionals here.
Among OKC's biggest challenges will be to supply the housing, developments & quality jobs growth that will keep pace with that demand.
Five key needs for improvement components mush be addressed: Higher Education, Public Transportation, Air travel access (flights to/from Oklahoma City), along with improved Infrastructure & Quality schools (K-12)--those will be our greatest obstacles.
Several key traits like the NBA, transit (public), growth employers (Devon, Chesapeake, Continental Resources, Sandridge, American Energy Partners, Enable Midstream Partners, Sonic, Tinker AFB), & the increased growth development investments in area districts like Asian, Bricktown, Boathouse, Central Business, Commerce Street, Farmers Market, Medical Centers (Integris Baptist centers, Mercy, OU Medical, St. Anthony), Paseo, Wheeler districts are positive signs.
All districts will need continuous aesthetic & cosmetic attention.
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