Metropolitan Area Projects Plan 3
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The Metropolitan Area Projects Plan 3, or MAPS3, is a $777 million public works and redevelopment project in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
funded by a temporary voter-approved sales tax increase.
in December, 1993 and the MAPS-for-Kids in 2001, and short term tax in 2008 for improvements at the Ford Center to secure the new NBA team, Oklahoma City Thunder
the sales tax was set to expire.
. Mayor Mick Cornett
solicited for public input on what projects should be included in a MAPS3 proposal. Public transportation was popular as well as upgrades in parks and trails. The final proposal also included a $280 million convention center which was not publicly popular. The MAPS3 proposal faced fiercer opposition than both the earlier MAPS and MAPS-for-Kids proposals. Both Police and Fire Unions publicly opposed the plan because they felt it would strain resources needed for public safety. On December 8, 2009 the MAPS3 proposal passed by a 54-46 margin.
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$130 million 70 acres (283,280.2 m²) downtown park similar to Houston's Discovery Green
to be located south of current I-40.
$130 million for mass transit including a downtown 5-6 mile modern streetcar system .
$50 million for health and wellness aquatic centers to be located throughout the city .
$60 million for improvements at the Oklahoma State Fair
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$60 million for improvements to the Oklahoma River.
$40 million to extend trails throughout the city.
$10 million to build sidewalks around the city .
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
funded by a temporary voter-approved sales tax increase.
History
Following the passage of the Metropolitan Area Projects PlanMetropolitan Area Projects Plan
The Metropolitan Area Projects Plan, or MAPS, was a $350 million public works and redevelopment project in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma during the middle to late 1990s, funded by a temporary voter-approved sales tax increase.-History:...
in December, 1993 and the MAPS-for-Kids in 2001, and short term tax in 2008 for improvements at the Ford Center to secure the new NBA team, Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
the sales tax was set to expire.
. Mayor Mick Cornett
Mick Cornett
Mick Cornett is the current Mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. He also serves on notable positions including the national President of the Republican Mayors and Local Officials , and also serves on the Board of Trustees for the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He was also Chairman of the...
solicited for public input on what projects should be included in a MAPS3 proposal. Public transportation was popular as well as upgrades in parks and trails. The final proposal also included a $280 million convention center which was not publicly popular. The MAPS3 proposal faced fiercer opposition than both the earlier MAPS and MAPS-for-Kids proposals. Both Police and Fire Unions publicly opposed the plan because they felt it would strain resources needed for public safety. On December 8, 2009 the MAPS3 proposal passed by a 54-46 margin.
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Projects
$280 million new 200000 sq ft (18,580.6 m²) Convention Center.$130 million 70 acres (283,280.2 m²) downtown park similar to Houston's Discovery Green
Discovery Green
Discovery Green is a public park in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States. Opened in 2008, Discovery Green is located on Avenida de las Americas across from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel, adjacent to Toyota Center...
to be located south of current I-40.
$130 million for mass transit including a downtown 5-6 mile modern streetcar system .
$50 million for health and wellness aquatic centers to be located throughout the city .
$60 million for improvements at the Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma State Fair
The Oklahoma State Fair is a large fair and exposition in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It takes place in mid-September each year, and is one of two state fairs in Oklahoma. During an 11-day run, the Oklahoma State Fair attracts close to one million people. By a small margin, it is larger in attendance...
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$60 million for improvements to the Oklahoma River.
$40 million to extend trails throughout the city.
$10 million to build sidewalks around the city .