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BDP
The unfortunate thing about it is that it begins to overshadow what actually is happening. Oklahoma City has changed for the better as much, if not more so, because of the dozens of smaller projects that have happened and are happening than the handful of major projects that did pan out. We now have real urban neighborhoods whose vibrancy is growing monthly mostly from the cumulative result of modest housing developments, new store openings, increased restaurants and bars in more pedestrian friendly districts, and "intangible" things like increased community organization and special events. So much of this is going on now, that it's almost hard to keep up with all the progress. That's not to say the major projects haven't contributed, but I honestly feel like the smaller projects have actually made more of an impact on the quality of life as a whole (save for the MAPS projects which, without them, nothing would probably going on right now).
So, while I know it's disappointing when these larger speculative projects don't pan out, it really is to the point where I now find myself thinking "eh, would have been cool, but no big deal". Obviously, I would like to see some of these things happen, mainly because you never know what's around the corner economically and you got to get it while you can, but when you look around and realize how different the city is from just 3-5 years ago, debbie shouldn't let herself get too down.
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