{"id":5,"date":"2019-10-21T12:20:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T12:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2019-12-14T04:38:16","modified_gmt":"2019-12-14T04:38:16","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-hero-main\">\r\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hero\"><script>console.log('background'); jQuery('.hero').css('background-image', 'url(http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/photo_1.jpg)')<\/script>\r\n<div class=\"hero_content\">\r\n<h3 class=\"hero_title\">MAPS 4<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"hero_body\">A breakdown of the 1-cent sales tax designed to invest in city services and infrastructure<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"hero_caption\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-headline-main headline\">\r\n<h3 class=\"headline_title\">About MAPS 4<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"headline_body\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p>Oklahoma City voters will soon decide the fate of MAPS 4, the fourth edition of a 1-cent sales tax designed to invest in city services and infrastructure. The proposal includes 16 projects that would cost nearly $978 million and would be located across the entire city.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>The Oklahoman is taking a comprehensive look at MAPS 4 projects and costs, as well as potential benefits and pitfalls, in a multi-story series. This coverage will publish from now until the city-wide vote in December, and every story will be made available here upon publication.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-fQaL3bJQjU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7HZr85AhX1M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IXuCXoFdFbg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Hqe055Jhhw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-headline-main headline\">\r\n<h3 class=\"headline_title\">Most recent coverage<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"headline_body\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS rewind: A vote for neighborhoods<\/strong><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>> <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5649848\/a-vote-for-neighborhoods?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/neighborhoods.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\"> <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4 turnout low, but approval overwhelming\u2019<\/strong><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>> <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5649624\/maps-turnout-low-but-approval-overwhelming?no_edit=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/mapsarchitect.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\"> <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Steve Lackmeyer: MAPS 4 win represents shift under new generation<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The generation that launched MAPS as a tool to transform Oklahoma City is still very much involved a quarter century later, but on Tuesday night it was the MAPS generation writing the next chapter, Steve Lackmeyer writes.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5649557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/photos.newsok.biz\/5\/6a\/56aa7a529f12930fd062230dd6cad7df.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Aerial image of the Bricktown ballpark and Oklahoma City skyline.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/photos.newsok.biz\/5\/6a\/56aa7a529f12930fd062230dd6cad7df.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Streets still lag, MAPS 4 voters say<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Southwest Oklahoma City voters who favored MAPS 4 nevertheless had a message for city leadership \u2014 keep street repairs front and center.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5649560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/photos.newsok.biz\/a\/e6\/ae60b5f82c7a2473329b782cf3b034e0.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Aerial image of the Bricktown ballpark and Oklahoma City skyline.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/photos.newsok.biz\/a\/e6\/ae60b5f82c7a2473329b782cf3b034e0.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4: What they&#8217;re saying about the measure passing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Oklahoma City voters passed the MAPS 4 package by a margin of over 70%. Community leaders gathered at the Yale Theater for the official watch party. Here\u2019s what they had to say about the results.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5649562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/photos.newsok.biz\/9\/08\/9089b6ca1eb6c1f3fd11792a46de22c3.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Aerial image of the Bricktown ballpark and Oklahoma City skyline.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/photos.newsok.biz\/9\/08\/9089b6ca1eb6c1f3fd11792a46de22c3.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4 passes by landslide margin<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The 1-cent sales tax will be used to fund 16 civic projects estimated to cost nearly $978 million. The tax covers an eight year span, with a possibility additional funds could be collected in that time.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5649553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/maps-pass.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Aerial image of the Bricktown ballpark and Oklahoma City skyline.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/maps-pass.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4 Unfolded: OKC voters set to decide fate<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>OKC voters set to decide fate of MAPS 4 temporary one-cent sales tax to fund 16 civic projects.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/okc-voters-set-to-decide-fate-of-maps-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/d37e5c4869fcf652cf8fa1443f5d9b26.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Aerial image of the Bricktown ballpark and Oklahoma City skyline.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/d37e5c4869fcf652cf8fa1443f5d9b26.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Big dreams that never were<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>From burger joints to citywide internet service, read what OKC residents asked for in MAPS 4.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/big-dreams-that-never-were\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/kayla.jpg\"\",\"image1Caption\":\"Out of all the lighthearted ideas submitted, this was Mayor David Holt's personal favorite. He said MAPS 4 \\u0022can\u2019t bring world peace, and it can\u2019t bring an In-N-Out Burger to OKC.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/kayla.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>A MAPS 4 Q&amp;A with Mayor David Holt<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>You have questions about MAPS 4? Mayor David Holt has the answers.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/questions-from-the-public-and-answers-from-mayor-david-holt-regarding-tuesdays-maps-4-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/holt.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt speaks to park visitors during the grand opening weekend of Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. [Alonzo Adams for The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/holt.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Vote for your Maps 4 favorites<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/vote-for-your-maps-4-favorites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/okc-skyline-3.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Drone image of Skydance Bridge, Scissortail Park, downtown OKC skyline, and construction of Omni Hotel and future convention center. Looking north from just south of I-40, just west of Robinson. [Image by Dave Morris\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/okc-skyline-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 18: MAPS 4 includes proposals for &#8216;diversion hub&#8217; and for enhanced mental health, substance abuse services<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 would provide $17 million for a &#8220;diversion hub&#8221; to relieve pressure on the Oklahoma County jail and help low-level offenders establish a more productive life. It also would provide $40 million for two new mental health crisis centers, temporary housing for people experiencing mental illness and homelessness while transitioning out of a crisis center and a new restoration center that would include a crisis center, methamphetamine detox and substance abuse services.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-includes-proposals-for-diversion-hub-and-for-enhanced-mental-health-substance-abuse-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/DiversionHub.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"If approved, funding for transit proposed as part of MAPS 4 would include expanding the EMBARK bus fleet to increase frequency and drop overall schedules to less than 30 minutes. [Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/DiversionHub.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 17: Proposal includes 500 bus shelters, fleet expansion and rapid transit routes <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>If approved, funding for transit proposed as part of MAPS 4 would include expanding the EMBARK bus fleet to increase frequency and drop overall schedules to less than 30 minutes.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-proposal-includes-500-bus-shelters-fleet-expansion-and-rapid-transit-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/lackmeyerproject1.jpg\"\",\"image1Caption\":\"If approved, funding for transit proposed as part of MAPS 4 would include expanding the EMBARK bus fleet to increase frequency and drop overall schedules to less than 30 minutes. [Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/12\/lackmeyerproject1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 16: Civic reinvention constant with MAPS initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 follows a long history of changes within Oklahoma City, all with roots tracing back to the original MAPS projects.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/civic-reinvention-constant-with-maps-initiatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/maps-history-1.jpg\",\"image1Url\":\",\"image1Caption\":\"Artist rendering of how the finished MAPS projects would look in the overall city-scape upon completion.  Concept was done in 1992 by the architectural firm of Frankfurt-Short-Bruza.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/maps-history-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 15: MAPS 4 would include $30 million for beautification projects, staff<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 would include $25 million for beautification projects and $5 million for an operating fund to provide permanent staff dedicated to beautification and ongoing maintenance.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-would-include-30-million-for-beautification-projects-staff\/\u201d \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Beautification1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":The corridor to Will Rogers World Airport along Meridian Ave. in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, is part of the MAPS 4 proposal for beautification.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Beautification1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 14: Park projects get largest chunk of MAPS 4, worries remain about maintenance costs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Many still worry about the ability of the city\u2019s parks and recreation department to operate and maintain any new facilities or features, but Doug Kupper, the department director, said this investment is long overdue.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/park-projects-get-largest-chunk-of-maps-4-worries-remain-about-maintenance-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Parks4.jpg\"\",\"image1Caption\":\"Rowers practice as the sunsets on the Oklahoma river in Oklahoma City.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Parks4.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 13: \u2018Big dreams\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 would fund new, permanent home for Palomar, OKC&#8217;s Family Justice Center.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/big-dreams\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/palomar1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"A door is shown in a lobby area at Palomar in Oklahoma City.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/palomar1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 12: MAPS 4 affordable housing proposal to address homelessness, create opportunities, though some details still vague<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>When it comes to addressing homelessness, service providers believe Oklahoma City is at a tipping point.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-affordable-housing-proposal-to-address-homelessness-though-some-details-still-vague\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/housing-tweet.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Terry Crow, in back, tosses his rope around the head of the running calf as his partner and heeler, Chad Evans spins his rope above his head before throwing it at the feet of the calf in the team roping competition during the International Finals Rodeo (IFR 46) in the Jim Norick Arena at State Fair Park on Saturday afternoon,  Jan. 16, 2016.  Crow is from Miami, OK, and Evans is from Fairland, OK. [Photo: Jim Beckel\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/housing-tweet.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 11: MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium would open doors for new events<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 includes $37 million for a new multipurpose stadium suitable for professional and high school sports, concerts and more. It also provides the Oklahoma City Energy FC soccer team a permanent home.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-multipurpose-stadium-would-open-doors-for-new-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/stadium-tweet.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Terry Crow, in back, tosses his rope around the head of the running calf as his partner and heeler, Chad Evans spins his rope above his head before throwing it at the feet of the calf in the team roping competition during the International Finals Rodeo (IFR 46) in the Jim Norick Arena at State Fair Park on Saturday afternoon,  Jan. 16, 2016.  Crow is from Miami, OK, and Evans is from Fairland, OK. [Photo: Jim Beckel\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/stadium-tweet.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 10: New coliseum would replace The Big House<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s long been the dream of small-school basketball players to play in The Big House. If MAPS 4 passes, their dream will have a new destination.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/new-coliseum-would-replace-the-big-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Fair-arena3.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Terry Crow, in back, tosses his rope around the head of the running calf as his partner and heeler, Chad Evans spins his rope above his head before throwing it at the feet of the calf in the team roping competition during the International Finals Rodeo (IFR 46) in the Jim Norick Arena at State Fair Park on Saturday afternoon,  Jan. 16, 2016.  Crow is from Miami, OK, and Evans is from Fairland, OK. [Photo: Jim Beckel\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Fair-arena3.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 9: Proposal for Chesapeake would prolong life of arena<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 proposal for Chesapeake would prolong life of arena, backers say.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-proposal-for-chesapeake-would-prolong-life-of-arena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Chesapeake1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Aerial image of Chesapeake Energy Arena in downtown Oklahoma City. [Dave Morris\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Chesapeake1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 8: Proposed animal shelter envisioned to take city to no-kill status<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The proposed $38 million project would include a new 67,000 square foot shelter with larger kennels and an outdoor space for animals.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/proposed-animal-shelter-envisioned-to-take-city-to-no-kill-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Animal-shelter1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 7: MAPS 4 would dedicate millions for youth, senior facilities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>As MAPS 4 proposes a massive project to build youth facilities, the impact of youth investment is already visible at Oklahoma City\u2019s few existing centers.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-would-dedicate-millions-for-youth-and-senior-facilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Douglass-2.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"OKC Energy fans cheer during a soccer game in Oklahoma City. A multipurpose stadium is one of the projects included in MAPS 4.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/Douglass-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><br \/><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Rotary hears transit proposals<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Embark Director Jason Ferbrache says MAPS 4 aims to give more people more reasons to ride the bus. Ferbrache spoke to the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, reviewing details of the $87 million in proposed transit system improvements included in MAPS 4.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/rotary-hears-maps-4-transit-proposals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/maps4.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Passengers catch a ride on the bus at the EMBARK station on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Norman residents will vote on Nov. 12 to determine if they will create a sales tax to support public transportation. [Chris Landsberger\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/maps4.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 6: Innovation district promotes connections<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The $71 million proposal is focused on connecting neighborhoods and economic growth.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/innovation-district-promotes-connections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/innovation-1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Proposed image of the $71 million dollar innovation district.  \"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/innovation-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 5: Promotion goes to neighborhood level<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Oklahoma City deploys neighborhood leaders to promote MAPS 4.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-promotion-goes-to-neighborhood-level\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/holt-1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Mayor David Holt discusses proposals that have become part of the MAPS 4 projects during a meeting with a civic group earlier this year.   \"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/11\/holt-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 4: OKC\u2019s Civil Rights history gains attention<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>$25 million proposed for renovations and new construction of facilities dedicated to Oklahoma City Civil Rights history.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/okcs-civil-rights-history-gains-maps-4-attention\/site\/oklahoman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/Freedom-Center-4-1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Artist renderings for the MAPS 4 proposal of the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center of Oklahoma City at the Freedom Center located at 2609 North Martin Luther King Ave. in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. The proposal for the center will be up to Oklahoma City voters who will vote on MAPS 4 in a special election on Dec. 10. MAPS 4 would raise a projected $978 million over eight years, debt-free, funded by a temporary penny sales tax.   \"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/Freedom-Center-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 3: Supporters promote sales tax extension<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Campaign organizers say they&#8217;ll have a robust effort to convince voters to provide nearly $1 billion to a range of Oklahoma City projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/maps-4-supporters-promote-sales-tax-extension\/site\/oklahoman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/photo_2.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Drone image of the sun coming up behind the Oklahoma City skyline. Drone is looking southeast.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/photo_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 2: A penny sales tax could fund the $978 million MAPS 4 projects, but how much will it cost consumers?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'Noto Serif JP', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.15px; white-space: normal;\">The fate of the project rests with voters who must decide if the 16 projects associated with MAPS 4 are wor<\/span>th such a cost. But how is that money raised? Who pays for it? And how does this compare to past MAPS projects?<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/oklahoma-city-sales-tax-fund-maps-4-project-at-what-cost\/site\/oklahoman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/Wednesday-MAPS-skyline-1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Drone image of NW 11 and Hudson intersection and Elk Valley Brewing at 1212 N Hudson. \"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/Wednesday-MAPS-skyline-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Part 1: MAPS 4 brings new projects under old format<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 is headed for a vote of the people Dec. 10 to approve a group of 16 city projects, funded by a temporary 1 cent sales tax, aimed at continuing the same kind of reinvestment into Oklahoma City as preceding MAPS projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5644199\/maps-4-brings-new-projects-under-old-formatbr16-projects-are-on-the-table-as-voters-prepare-for-decision-on-1-cent-sales-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-40b3d08a7d2c678c28fa31cd757fcf81.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-40b3d08a7d2c678c28fa31cd757fcf81.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>OKC Central: MAPS 4, Thunder Alley lead chat topics<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Oklahoman Business writer Steve Lackmeyer took questions from readers during a OKC Central Live Chat, which is hosted every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"www.oklahoman.com (opens in a new tab)\">www.oklahoman.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5644519\/okc-central-maps-4-thunder-alley-lead-chat-topics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/large960_blur-37dec10f24e878dbf737933f6d5bc024-1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Drone image of downtown OKC, looking west along OKC Boulevard towards Scissortail Park. Image by Dave Morris.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/large960_blur-37dec10f24e878dbf737933f6d5bc024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Shadid to high court: Look again<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Former Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to reconsider its rejection of Shadid&#8217;s challenge to MAPS 4.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5644491\/shadid-to-high-court-look-again\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-cdd209aeb06385f3d86847ec145fa851.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Ward 2 city councilman Ed Shadid during the city council meeting at City Hall in Oklahoma City Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman ORG XMIT: KOD\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-cdd209aeb06385f3d86847ec145fa851.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Oklahoma City refutes lawsuit claims, says Shadid doesn&#8217;t like politics of MAPS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Oklahoma City&#8217;s new proposal for tax-funded projects doesn&#8217;t violate the state&#8217;s constitutional prohibition against multiple subjects in legislation and the city is bound by that provision in any case, the city told the Oklahoma Supreme Court.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5643472\/oklahoma-city-refutes-lawsuit-claims-says-shadid-doesnt-like-politics-of-maps\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-c47733a795b4d95655b311110bef9b8d.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-c47733a795b4d95655b311110bef9b8d.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>OKC Mayor David Holt invites residents to enjoy their new park<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>When it came time to plan what might fill the space left by the relocation of Interstate 40, any number of ideas could have been adopted. But why a 70-acre park? After all, we already had one relatively large park downtown; surely that was enough.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5642350\/okc-mayor-david-holt-invites-residents-to-enjoy-their-new-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-f71a9e677873b11fd92b546624758cd0.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt walks through Scissortail Park to meet the media. Preparations are wrapping up for the opening night Kings of Leon concert to kick off the grand opening weekend of Scissortail Park Thursday, September 26, 2019. [Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-f71a9e677873b11fd92b546624758cd0.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Scissortail Park<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Photo Gallery: Oklahoma City prepares for Scissortail Park debut.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/gallery\/6040662\/scissortail-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/sq500-98327e77e6a45af3945fb78ad69da153.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Preparations are wrapping up for the opening night Kings of Leon concert to kick off the grand opening weekend of Scissortail Park Thursday, September 26, 2019. [Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/sq500-98327e77e6a45af3945fb78ad69da153.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Council gives MAPS 4 final OK<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Oklahoma City Council took the final step toward placing MAPS 4 before voters on Dec. 10, passing a sales tax ordinance that, with voter&#8217;s approval, would take effect April 1, 2020.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5642200\/council-gives-maps-4-final-ok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-40b3d08a7d2c678c28fa31cd757fcf81.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-40b3d08a7d2c678c28fa31cd757fcf81.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>OKC Central Live Chat guest &#8211; Katy Boren discusses MAPS 4 Innovation District<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Guest Katy Boren leads the Innovation District program in the area historically known as the Oklahoma Health Center east of downtown.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5640556\/okc-central-live-chat-guest-katy-boren-discusses-maps-4-innovation-district-proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-a02d97c11938c90a87fc82f2ea524afb.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-a02d97c11938c90a87fc82f2ea524afb.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>&#8216;Power of we&#8221; part of Palomar vision with MAPS 4<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>OKC Central Live Chat: Steve Lackmeyer was joined by Kim Garrett-Funk, executive director of Palomar, Oklahoma City&#8217;s family justice center. Palomar is set to receive $38 million to build a new, bigger home if voters on dec. 10 approve the MAPS4 ballot which would extend the current expiring Better Streets\/Safer City sales tax for eight years.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5640051\/power-of-we-part-of-palomar-vision-with-maps-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-a44eaa4074530047eca725323cff76af.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-a44eaa4074530047eca725323cff76af.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Council OKs MAPS 4, sets Dec. 10 vote<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Oklahoma City Council unanimously approved sending MAPS 4 to voters, agreeing to a pivot from pricey downtown building projects to more neighborhood revitalization and efforts to better meet the needs of residents threatened by mental illness, addiction and homelessness.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639715\/council-oks-maps-4-sets-dec-10-vote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-5d98a1541739cf69d2fe2331f0e0319d.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"An EMBARK bus with a bike in the rack goes north on Walker near City Hall after a meeting about MAPS 4 bike improvements, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. [Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-5d98a1541739cf69d2fe2331f0e0319d.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Longtime challenges, dreams, addressed with OKC&#8217;s MAPS 4<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sixteen projects, 75% aimed at addressing stubborn social issues for our community, others consisting of arena and stadium investment and yet others representing some interesting opportunities to take on other long-nagging economic development challenges.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639612\/longtime-challenges-dreams-adddressed-with-maps-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story  (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story <\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/photo_2.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Drone image of the sun coming up behind the Oklahoma City skyline. Drone is looking southeast.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/photo_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>City councilors discuss concerns with MAPS 4 proposal at community event<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Three city councilors emphasized one central point at a community event: The MAPS 4 proposal has its issues.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639615\/city-councilors-discuss-concerns-with-maps-4-proposal-at-community-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-9220fad9cd22e3c8ffa6302fe47cd69e.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-9220fad9cd22e3c8ffa6302fe47cd69e.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>OKC Central Live Chat: MAPS 4 to include bus rapid transit, 500 new shelters, additional bus fleet<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Steve Lackmeyer was joined by Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon and EMBARK Director Jason Ferbrache to discuss the MAPS 4 proposal to fund $87 million for new buses, bus rapid transit, park-and-rides, new bus shelters and priority signalization.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639392\/okc-central-live-chat-maps-4-to-include-bus-rapid-transit-500-new-shelters-additional-bus-fleet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-8040b9c02e23a7794931c928f577300f.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-8040b9c02e23a7794931c928f577300f.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4 goes to the council<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Mayor Daivd holt says the outline for MAPS 4 he will present to the city council &#8220;takes MAPS and the power of MAPS out to the neighborhoods and into people&#8217;s daily lives.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639432\/maps-4-goes-to-the-council\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-2b57bedec75b9d833bc2e9b5cabfb428.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-2b57bedec75b9d833bc2e9b5cabfb428.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Soccer stadium, new fairgrounds arena among MAPS 4 proposals<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Oklahoma City council will consider a MAPS 4 proposal that includes several sports-specific improvements for the city.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639414\/soccer-stadium-new-fairgrounds-arena-among-maps-4-proposals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-ff829213551720ea2408e95f1e877711.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-ff829213551720ea2408e95f1e877711.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4 marks a shift away from large downtown construction projects to neighborhood &#8216;human&#8217; needs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The city council is to review Mayor David Holt&#8217;s recommendations for MAPS 4 with an eye toward a December election.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639363\/maps-4-marks-a-shift-away-from-large-downtown-construction-projects-to-neighborhood-human-needs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-2b57bedec75b9d833bc2e9b5cabfb428.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-2b57bedec75b9d833bc2e9b5cabfb428.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS prepares to go to the people<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Ward 5 Councilman David Greenwell wanted to know whether advocates going after MAPS 4 dollars would be held to account, required to produce measurable results.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639102\/maps-goes-to-the-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-73481851f67d92cc38fd0fdc2900c799.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"JoBeth Hamon before the swearing in ceremony for the Oklahoma City Council, Tuesday, April 9, 2019.  Photo by Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-73481851f67d92cc38fd0fdc2900c799.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">JoBeth Hamon before the swearing in ceremony for the Oklahoma City Council, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Photo by Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Many OKC residents want MAPS 4 to focus on social services, human needs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Earlier this year, Tena Jefferson received a late-night call from Oklahoma City police while she was out of town. Her house had been broken into, and the officer had the suspect in custody.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5639095\/many-okc-residents-want-maps-4-to-focus-on-social-services-human-needs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-142385fa3df88504e33e64b39d558db7.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-142385fa3df88504e33e64b39d558db7.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>A crucial moment for innovation in Oklahoma City<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>For five years, we&#8217;ve been talking about what an Innovation District might look like in Oklahoma City. At long last, in the past few weeks, we&#8217;ve been presented with a clear picture.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5638749\/a-crucial-moment-for-innovation-in-oklahoma-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/photo_2.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Drone image of the sun coming up behind the Oklahoma City skyline. Drone is looking southeast.\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/photo_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Point of View: MAPS thinking matures with Oklahoma City<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>As the city council considers which projects to bundle for the coming vote on MAPS 4, it&#8217;s worth remembering that none of the previous MAPS votes was a cinch to pass.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5638802\/point-of-view-maps-thinking-matures-with-oklahoma-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/headhot-2.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/headhot-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Sidewalks and bike lanes lead MAPS 4 discussion<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Ward 2 Councilman James Cooper and Assistant City Manager Aubrey McDermid joined Steve Lackmeyer during the OKC Central Live Chat to discuss sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and streetlights proposed for MAPS 4.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5638842\/sidewalks-and-bike-lanes-lead-maps-4-discussion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-980bc2e9c9d6215244a12c5a8199fd9d.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-980bc2e9c9d6215244a12c5a8199fd9d.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Farmers Market area an option for proposed MAPS 4 soccer stadium<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>During a bonus OKC Central Live Chat, business writer Steve Lackmeyer was joined by Bob Funk Jr., co-owner of the OKC Energy FC, to discuss a multi-use soccer stadium being pitched for MAPS 4.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5638471\/farmers-market-area-an-option-for-proposed-maps-4-soccer-stadium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-409778feafd057c33134a3bd609b1565.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-409778feafd057c33134a3bd609b1565.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Point of View: Make animal shelter a part of MAPS 4 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Miraculously, in just 25 years MAPS has improved Oklahoma City in ways we can&#8217;t possibly measure, elevating the city&#8217;s reputation and improving quality of life.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5638261\/point-of-view-make-animal-shelter-a-part-of-maps-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-215d4771bcbf8be84c913e6b50679738.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-215d4771bcbf8be84c913e6b50679738.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Colosseum proposed to replace Norick Arena at Oklahoma&#8217;s State Fair Park. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Norick Arena is 54 years-old and approaching the end of its useful service life. The area is the heart and the central location of the majority of the major activities that occur on the property.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5638310\/colosseum-proposed-to-replace-norick-arena-at-oklahomas-state-fair-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-1c30eefb160e37965a910a4fc93e0909.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-1c30eefb160e37965a910a4fc93e0909.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Fourth day of MAPS 4 proposals includes soccer stadium, Innovation District, mental health services<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Energy FC professional soccer club would leave Oklahoma City if funding for a new stadium is left out of MAPS 4, a team co-owner said.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5638049\/fourth-day-of-maps-4-proposals-includes-soccer-stadium-innovation-district-mental-health-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/large960_blur-7a3ae3fd2679779f520f6f1899617f54.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/large960_blur-7a3ae3fd2679779f520f6f1899617f54.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Arena figures in MAPS 4 plans<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 could direct $120 million to $135 million toward upgrades and expansion of Chesapeake Energy Arena and improvements of the city-owned Oklahoma City Thunder practice facility.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5637579\/arena-figures-in-maps-4-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-36df4e4d8c6096b6e9591a771fa95722.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-36df4e4d8c6096b6e9591a771fa95722.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Plan looks to Innovation District as economic engine for OKC&#8217;s future<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>With a &#8220;transition&#8221; underway in older industries including energy, a consortium of public and private leaders in the city&#8217;s technology, aviation, health and bioscience sectors are pushing a plan to turn the economic engine to drive future growth.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5637571\/plan-looks-to-innovation-district-as-economic-engine-for-okcs-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/large960_blur-7a3ae3fd2679779f520f6f1899617f54.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/large960_blur-7a3ae3fd2679779f520f6f1899617f54.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Residents hear new details on MAPS 4 mental health proposal at town hall<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>New details about what a mental health package would look like if included in MAPS 4 were discussed during Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert&#8217;s mental health town hall.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5637436\/residents-hear-new-details-on-maps-4-mental-health-proposal-at-town-hall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-b4ac53c4d18e405778e38f30ce67c95c.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-b4ac53c4d18e405778e38f30ce67c95c.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>As county commissioner job evolves, women prove effective<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>On a rock and shale road in Grant County, Cindy Bobbitt&#8217;s four-door truck rolled to a stop. She pulled on her brown work gloves \u2014 a notable addition to her jeweled belt and sunglasses \u2014 and went to inspect a hole in a nearby bridge.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5637210\/as-county-commissioner-job-evolves-women-prove-effective\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-b20024d40724c7f27acd6b7885648065-1.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-b20024d40724c7f27acd6b7885648065-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Promises are at the heart of MAPS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Randy Ward was among hundreds of residents who came to City Hall and dozens who spoke July 9 and 11 as the council conducted the first of four meetings to hear presentations on proposed MAPS 4 projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5636839\/promises-are-at-the-heart-of-maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-5cd49052f5fee954242049f8f740b632.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Bob Huerta rides his bike away from City Hall after a meeting about MAPS 4 bike improvements, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. [Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-5cd49052f5fee954242049f8f740b632.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">Bob Huerta rides his bike away from City Hall after a meeting about MAPS 4 bike improvements, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. [Doug Hoke\/The Oklahoman]<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Proposed MAPS 4 projects seek to replace aging animal shelter<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Oklahoman&#8217;s Steve Lackmeyer talks with Louisa McCune, education director of PAWS for MAPS 4, and Jon Gary, superintendent of Oklahoma City Animal Welfare, as he kicked off a weekly series of OKC Central Live Chat discussions about proposed MAPS 4 project.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5636651\/proposed-maps-4-project-seeks-to-replace-aging-animal-shelter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-5d04d3219b44cd9ed0ca4abf8069d2a5.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-5d04d3219b44cd9ed0ca4abf8069d2a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4 process offers transparency, connections<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The time invested isn&#8217;t cheap. The first two sessions lasted foe several hours each, and the next two likely won&#8217;t end any quicker.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5636338\/maps-4-process-offers-transparency-connections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-40b3d08a7d2c678c28fa31cd757fcf81.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-40b3d08a7d2c678c28fa31cd757fcf81.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4 affordable housing proposal asks for $80 million to rehab old, build new units<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Studies say Oklahoma City does not have enough truly affordable housing units for the thousands of residents who struggle to pay average rent prices; advocates believe MAPS 4 can help.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5636212\/maps-4-affordable-housing-proposal-asks-for-80-million-to-rehab-old-build-new-units\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-276d2d6a4de89a837d7dd516804c8abb.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"Mayor David Holt addressed the Coalition to End Poverty to talk about his goals for the city at Homeless Alliance WestTown Campus in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  [Chris Landsberger\/The Oklahoman]\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-276d2d6a4de89a837d7dd516804c8abb.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Former Mayor Ron Norick leads MAPS 4 coliseum pitch<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A significant share of Oklahoma City&#8217;s economic well-being hinges on building a new fairgrounds coluseum, former Mayor Ron Norick said.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5636000\/ron-norick-leads-coliseum-pitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-1c30eefb160e37965a910a4fc93e0909.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-1c30eefb160e37965a910a4fc93e0909.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>MAPS 4 reviews begin<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Mayor David Holt promised transparency in developing MAPS 4 ideas and asked Oklahoma City residents to dream big.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5635827\/maps-4-reviews-begin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-c540b98222e62a7652cd02ddd4aacc9e.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-c540b98222e62a7652cd02ddd4aacc9e.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Family justice center makes pitch for MAPS 4 inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Every 15 minutes in Oklahoma City, someone calls 911 for a domestic-related incident.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5635806\/family-justice-center-makes-pitch-for-maps-4-inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-a44eaa4074530047eca725323cff76af.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-a44eaa4074530047eca725323cff76af.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Mental health treatment facility proposed for MAPS 4 would also help the county jail<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A mental health treatment facility will be one of many proposals for MAPS 4, meeting the increased desire from residents to fund social service projects and help reform the struggling county jail.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5634633\/mental-health-treatment-facility-proposed-for-maps-4-would-also-help-the-county-jail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-6150a2d124d423b1883fc7cd2ab662c0.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-6150a2d124d423b1883fc7cd2ab662c0.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>A new direction for MAPS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The first three iterations of the Metropolitan Area Projects, or MAPS, had a distinct brick-and-mortar component.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5634589\/a-new-direction-for-maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-1fc3f8d0f4aa4fb40fd93768a911d40e.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-1fc3f8d0f4aa4fb40fd93768a911d40e.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Mayor discusses transit, MAPS 4 during OKC Central Live Chat<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Mayor David Holt joined Steve Lackmeyer for an OKC Live Chat.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5634535\/mayor-discusses-transit-maps-4-during-okc-central-live-chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-4de1ed5db71fd433548643c71eec1758.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-4de1ed5db71fd433548643c71eec1758.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Initiative aims at neighborhood park enhancements<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>An initiative drive to enact a dedicated sales tax fund for parks is to begin, seeking new money to benefit neighborhoods throughout Oklahoma City.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5634330\/initiative-aims-at-neighborhood-park-enhancements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-b91f0c6ef898cdf1a0a8da757ec570df.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-b91f0c6ef898cdf1a0a8da757ec570df.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Video: MAPS 4 projects outlined<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>MAPS 4 will be about people as much as, or more than, it will be about buildings.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoman.com\/article\/5633963\/maps-4-projects-outlined\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the story (opens in a new tab)\">Read the story<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:single-image\/main {\"image1Alt\":\"\",\"image1Url\":\"http:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-70dc67c5c985d143f129164363208626.jpg\",\"image1Caption\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-single-image-main singleImage_wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"image1\"><img class=\"singleImage\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.usatodaynetwork.com\/maps4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2019\/10\/lead630_blur-70dc67c5c985d143f129164363208626.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"singleImage_caption\">|<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:single-image\/main --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong><strong><!-- \/wp:html --><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:bodycopy\/main --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-bodycopy-main body_copy\">\r\n<p><strong>Proposed MAPS 4 river wish list includes fourth dam, equestrian park, swimming beach<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A fourth dam that would extend the navigable Oklahoma River waterway east of Interstate 35 and into east Oklahoma City is among several improvements set to be added to a growing MAPS 4 wish list being assembled by Mayor David Holt.<\/p>\r\n<p>&gt; 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