The Paseo Arts District is set to kick off its ribbon cutting to debut the Paseo Arts District streetscape project.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Paseo Arts District is set to kick off its ribbon cutting to debut the Paseo Arts District streetscape project.
According to OKC City officials, Oklahoma City's Better Streets, Safer City bond election funded the $4 million streetscape along the historic arts corridor. The project focused on improving the district’s walkability and ADA access by replacing sidewalks, repaving streets and upgrading handicapped parking. The project also includes new benches, trash cans, bike racks, message boards, streetlights, landscaping, irrigation and added pet waste stations.
“We are so excited to celebrate all the stakeholders involved who made this project possible and appreciate the funding we received from the City,” Paseo Arts Association Executive Director Amanda Bleakley said.
Festival goers are set to see the new infrastructure to support future festivals held in the district including the annual 2024 Paseo Arts Festival over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27.
“Paseo is one of Oklahoma City’s most unique districts, and one of its most venerable," Mayor David Holt said. "It evolves and it changes, but its desirability has been the one constant. To sustain Paseo’s progress, we need to invest in its public infrastructure. I’m so glad we could make this commitment, and I believe it lays the foundation for Paseo’s continued success.”
The community is invited to the ribbon cutting for the Paseo Arts District streetscape project at 11 a.m. on May 10 on the corner of NW 30th Street and Paseo.
WHERE:
Corner of NW 30th Street and Paseo.
WHEN:
11 a.m. on May 10
Speakers include Mayor David Holt, Ward 2 Councilperson James Cooper and Paseo Arts Association Executive Director Amanda Bleakley. Edgar Cruz, guitar extraordinaire, will provide live music.
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