OKC Plan, 2000-2020 - City of Oklahoma City

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Oil production, agriculture, transportation, and state government provided the economic foundation for Oklahoma City throughout the twentieth century. Following World War II, air travel, military operations, and manufacturing provided a growing share of total employment. In the last decade, firms such as General Motors, AT&T, Seagate, and America Online with the expanded use of automated manufacturing and telecommunications have introduced a “high-tech” dimension to the local employment market. Most recently, cultural and recreational facilities as well as medical and educational institutions have been recognized for their potential in expanding the economy. Over time, certain concentrated areas of employment have become critically important to the local economy. These areas are shown on the map below and briefly described in the table which follows. Downtown Oklahoma City serves as a center for financial, office, and government employment and is a focus for cultural and people-oriented activities. MAJOR EMPLOYMENT CENTERS The Capitol/Medical Center contains the State Capitol and five major medical institutions. Two major employers in close proximity, Tinker Air Force Base and General Motors, have a combined total of over 25,000 employees which is approximately 5% of total metro area employment. 93
Will Rogers Airport and the accompanying Federal Aviation Administration not only provide significant employment opportunities but function as a center of transportation services and freight movement. The I-40 Industrial Area centered near Interstate 40 and County Line Road contains several major industrial employers: AT&T, Firestone, Seagate, and CMI Corporation. The Memorial Road/Broadway Extension area in Oklahoma City and Edmond has experienced rapid growth in the past five years. This area contains a mix of commercial and industrial uses and is anchored on the west by Quail Springs Mall, a regional shopping center. The Northwest Expressway corridor is an area of intense commercial and office development. This area is anchored on the east by Penn Square Mall, a regional shopping center and includes the Integris Baptist Medical Center at Northwest Expressway/NW 50th/Lake Hefner Parkway. The I-240 corridor from I-35 to I-44 is an area of intensive commercial development. It is anchored on the east by Crossroads Mall, a regional shopping center. Despite the trend toward greater economic diversity in Oklahoma City and in the state, economic health in the region has fluctuated dramatically from decade to decade. This pattern is due both to the cyclical nature of agriculture and to the heavy reliance on the energy industry for jobs, capital formation, and tax revenue. Future economic development efforts, therefore, must continue to broaden the base of economic activities and avoid dependance on a few sectors for viability and growth. Both the public and private sectors need to be actively involved in efforts to develop and enhance the local economy. Private sector actions are needed to interpret market conditions and to initiate investment decisions. The public sector assists by maintaining and monitoring economic data and by providing infrastructure, supportive regulations, and other public programs to encourage economic development. By balancing private sector needs and the public interest, a dynamic economy can be maintained for present and future generations. Directions Work with other metro cities, area chambers of commerce, business district groups, the State and other entities to promote job and income growth throughout the Oklahoma City region. Within the context of cooperative regional economic development efforts, place special emphasis on the redevelopment of Downtown Oklahoma City and the surrounding core areas by encouraging reuse of larger vacant sites and buildings convenient to the central city and promoting reuse of brown field locations. Increase worker productivity, versatility, and wages by improving education at all levels. Support economic development efforts by improving the overall quality of life in the Oklahoma City region by improving community appearance and public safety, expanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and promoting patterns of growth and development which make efficient use of existing investments in public services and infrastructure. Maintain the ability to respond to future business development needs through supportive planning policies and targeted capital improvements while protecting existing residential and commercial areas and recognizing the City’s limited fiscal resources. 94
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The City of Oklahoma City OKC Plan,
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Explanatory Notes This plan provide
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Rural Neighborhoods Rural areas are
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Traditional Neighborhoods The Tradi
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areas: Achieving sustainable downto
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Regional Shopping Centers The City
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Land Use and Design
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Rural Area The Rural Area contains
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Create density and design options a
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Urban Growth Area The Urban Growth
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Promote high-quality, desirable res
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• Improve the appearance of comme
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Support programs which enable resid
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Review existing street and traffic
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Actions Adopt land use policies ta
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Protect airport runway approach zon
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Housing and neighborhoods are two b
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Neighborhood Business Development T
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Transportation
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Interstate Highways Oklahoma City i
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The map on page 37 shows that most
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Airports Oklahoma City contains eig
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In addition, Metro Transit offers s
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In addition to the increasing expen
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Railroads Union Station, at 300 SW
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Provide a definite division between
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The quality and availability of pub
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Fire Protection The Fire Department
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Water Supply The City of Oklahoma C
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