Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City impressively climbed into the top 10 least expensive urban areas nationwide, according to the Q1 2024 Cost of Living Index (COLI) released by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). With a current cost-of-living index of 83.6, Oklahoma City continues to demonstrate its appeal as an affordable urban center.

Oklahoma City’s initiative celebrated completion of the final MAPS 3 project with the opening of a new senior health and wellness center on South Western Avenue last week. This event marked the completion of the MAPS 3 program, an $801 million initiative funded by a one-cent sales tax collected between 2010 and 2017, aimed at improving quality of life through eight key projects.

Oklahoma’s bioscience community is announcing a relaunch of its industry association, with the new Life Science Oklahoma bringing new leadership.

Oklahoma City secures the 16th spot in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of the Best Places to Live for 2024-2025. This accolade reflects its embrace of being a symbol of the Modern Frontier, fostering entrepreneurship, and deeply honoring its Western and Native cultural roots, showcasing a commitment to progress.

Oklahoma proudly wears the title of the Softball Capital of the World, a fitting designation as it prepares to host the 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series (WCWS) at Devon Park. From May 30 to June 7, the tournament will feature eight teams competing in one of the most prestigious complexes. Tickets are still available to experience the excitement firsthand.

In a move that promises to reshape Oklahoma City’s downtown and secure the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the City Council approved a landmark development agreement for a new state-of-the-art arena.