Norman and OU leaders discuss economic impact of billion-dollar entertainment district
Norman and OU leaders host meeting in $1 billion red-light district
Updated: October 2, 2024, 7:40 a.m. CDT
Things start to slow down little by little. Hey everyone, see you soon, Cameron. thank you. Leaders from the University of Oklahoma in Norman meet today to discuss the economic impact of the proposed Red Cross or Rock Creek Entertainment District, a project that would house several sports facilities, restaurants and retail stores. has just been approved by. CIL. Coco Audrey Goodson gives us what they want. You know about that multi-billion dollar project. Audrey. That’s correct. Leaders from both the city of Norman and organizers are scheduled to meet here later today to discuss how the district can bring economic benefits to Norman. The Rock Creek Entertainment District was just approved by the Norman City Council last week and will be located near the land you see in this video, just northwest of Rock Creek Road near 24th Street NW. The district will be used as a mixed-use space that will include offices, retail, a hotel, residential development, and a new arena where athletics and other community events will be held. Today, leaders such as University President Joseph Harris and Athletic Director Joe Castiglione, along with other city officials and local business owners, met with Norman Mayor Larry Hakola to discuss how much more the city needs. We are planning to discuss whether it will generate income. We will be the city that has always promised to be a place of growth and excitement, intellectual energy, the free exchange of ideas, the ability to come and live, work and play together. This is a project whose meeting starts at 9:00. This morning, Coco brings you all the latest developments.
Norman and OU leaders discuss economic impact of billion-dollar entertainment district
Norman and OU leaders host meeting in $1 billion red-light district
Updated: October 2, 2024, 7:40 a.m. CDT
Norman and University of Oklahoma leaders are scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss the economic impact of the proposed Rock Creek Entertainment District. The City Council recently approved a $1 billion project. The Rock Creek Entertainment District is planned for land near 24th Avenue Northwest and Rock Creek Road. The district will be mixed-use and will include offices, retail, hotels, residential areas, and a new arena that will host OU athletics and other community events. OU President Joseph Haros Jr. and Athletics Director Joe Castiglione, along with other city officials and business owners, spoke to Norman Mayor Larry Heikkila about how much revenue the school district could bring to the city. We are planning to talk about it. “We have become the city we always promised to be: growth, excitement, energy, the free exchange of ideas, a place where people can come and live, work and play together. This is the project.” Haros said. TOP HEADLINES Get the facts: Examining the claims of the 2024 Vice Presidential debate Millwood Arts Academy 7th grader dies in shooting at Edmond home Police respond to multiple crashes overnight, motorcyclist killed Transported to hospital Vance and Waltz focus their attacks on the top of the ticket — not each other: Key points from the vice presidential debate Karen Silkwood’s son, 1983 film now available on Hulu, gives people a glimpse of her story He says he will give him an opportunity to learn the club.
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA —
Norman and University of Oklahoma leaders are scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss the economic impact of the proposed Rock Creek Entertainment District.
The City Council recently approved a $1 billion project. The Rock Creek Entertainment District is planned for land near 24th Avenue Northwest and Rock Creek Road.
The district will be mixed-use and will include offices, retail, a hotel and residential areas, as well as a new arena that will host OU athletics and other community events.
OU President Joseph Haros Jr. and Athletics Director Joe Castiglione, along with other city officials and business owners, spoke to Norman Mayor Larry Heikkila about how much revenue the school district could bring to the city. We are planning to talk about it.
“We have become the city we always promised to be: growth, excitement, energy, the free exchange of ideas, a place where people can come and live, work and play together. This is the project.” Haros said.
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