Recent Newshttp://www.tappdevelopment.comThu, 24 May 2012 21:48:50 GMTTue, 22 May 2012 18:32:24 GMTBraniff Building in Oklahoma City is Adding a Bistrohttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/braniff-building-in-oklahoma-city-is-adding-a-bistroTue, 22 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member SandRidge Energy is renovating the Braniff building in downtown Oklahoma City. Renovations of the building will include a new bistro. Keith Paul will operate the new eatery. Keith Paul manages Tuckers, Cheever’s Cafe and various other restaurants. The bakery bistro will serve fruit, sandwiches, salads and more. The new bakery bistro combo will be called Kitchen No. 324.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/braniff-building-in-oklahoma-city-is-adding-a-bistroOKC Skyline Sunsethttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/watch-the-sunset-on-the-new-devon-towerThu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Watch this great video of the sun setting on the new Devon Tower. UnFrSaKn uploaded the video on Jan 27, 2012 to YouTube.


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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/watch-the-sunset-on-the-new-devon-towerThe Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City Enter Phase Twohttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/the-outlet-shoppes-at-oklahoma-city-add-storesTue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City are adding new stores. Ann Taylor Loft, Kenneth Cole, and Lucky Brand are just a few stores to be added. The stores are part of phase two in developing the Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City. Phase two is expected to be finished in November.


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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/the-outlet-shoppes-at-oklahoma-city-add-storesHistoric Central High School Considered for Administrative Officeshttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/historic-central-high-school-considered-for-administrative-officesThu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Historic Central High School at 800 N Harvey Ave. in Oklahoma City could be the new home for administrative offices. The current school administration building in Oklahoma City has cramped parking and spread out offices. These problems have caused officials to look for a new location for the offices. Historic Central High School offers ample parking and plenty of office space. 

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/historic-central-high-school-considered-for-administrative-officesOld Interstate 40 Bridge Beams Repurposedhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/old-interstate-40-bridge-beams-repurposedTue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member The old Interstate 40 bridge beams are being put to good use. One large beam has been taken to Deer Creek in Edmond for a flood bridge control plan. Many other places across Oklahoma will be using the old Interstate 40 bridge beams for flood bridge control projects. Over 1,000 beams will be repurposed once demolition is done.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/old-interstate-40-bridge-beams-repurposedThe I-40 Pedestrian Bridge During a Thunderstormhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/the-i-40-pedestrian-bridge-during-a-thunderstormThu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Not very long ago the new I-40 pedestrian bridge lights were turned on. Since then Oklahoma City has had some large thunderstorms. Combine the lightning from the thunderstorms and the I-40 bridge lights to make one amazing picture. Check it out here.




]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/the-i-40-pedestrian-bridge-during-a-thunderstormNew Pictures of the Devon Tower and Downtown OKChttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/new-pictures-of-the-devon-tower-and-downtown-okcTue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Construction of the Devon Tower is looking great. Now workers are focusing on finishing the outside landscaping around the tower. Here are a few pictures of the progress the construction crew has made. 

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/new-pictures-of-the-devon-tower-and-downtown-okcOld Interstate 40 Crosstown Bridge Comes Downhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/old-interstate-40-comes-downThu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Demolition of the old Interstate 40 downtown bridge in Oklahoma City starts today. Drivers downtown can expect some roads to be shut down during the deconstruction. Also certain parts of Bricktown will be closed off for the demolition. City officials hoped the project would have been delayed because of the time of year. Right now Bricktown is very busy because of NBA playoffs and nice weather. Yet, demolition must be started now to resolve access problems to the new Interstate 40. 

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/old-interstate-40-comes-downOKC's Skydance Bridge at Nighthttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/okcs-skydance-bridge-at-nightTue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Watch as the Skydance bridge lights up the downtown Oklahoma City night sky.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/okcs-skydance-bridge-at-nightNew Building Planned for Lower Bricktownhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/new-photos-of-downtown-okcThu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Randy Hogan plans to build a new one story building in Lower Bricktown. The building would feature a restaurant by the Hal Smith Group partnered with Thunder player Kevin Durant. The proposed building would be built to the east of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/new-photos-of-downtown-okcOklahoma City Considers A Rail-Based Transit Systemhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/oklahoma-city-considers-a-rail-based-transit-systemTue, 17 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member A rail-based transit system is being considered for downtown Oklahoma City. The transit system would be part of MAPS 3. The transit system would link the Central Business District, Bricktown, Automobile Alley, Deep Deuce, and MidTown.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/oklahoma-city-considers-a-rail-based-transit-systemEdmond Considering Investing In $11 Million Developmenthttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/edmond-considering-investing-in-11-million-developmentThu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Edmond city officials are considering building a new hotel, conference center, and indoor sports complex. All these new buildings would be located near Covell Road and Interstate 35. The Hilton Garden Inn would have 165 rooms and a banquet center able to seat 800. The indoor sports complex would have two indoor soccer fields, 10 basketball courts and 18 volleyball courts.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/edmond-considering-investing-in-11-million-developmentDowntown OKC Livinghttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/downtown-okc-livingTue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Here's what real residents have to say about why downtown OKC is a great place to live.





]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/downtown-okc-livingDesigner Selected for Arcadia Lake Trailshttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/designer-selected-for-arcadia-lake-trailsMon, 02 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberEdmond officials are making progress on the proposed Arcadia Lake Trails. The trails would start west of Interstate 35 North of 15th street, venture under Interstate 35 and end at Spring Creek Park in Lake Arcadia. The trails would stretch about three miles. Where the trails start, west of the interstate, Tapp Development plans to build a wellness park. Recently city council members approved a contract with MKEC Engineering Consultants Inc. for the design of the trails. City officials are also considering connecting the Arcadia Lake Trails to E.C Hafer Park.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/designer-selected-for-arcadia-lake-trailsPictures from Inside the Devon Towerhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/pictures-from-inside-the-devon-towerThu, 29 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberThere have been many pictures from outside the Devon Tower. Now take a look inside the new skyscraper in downtown Oklahoma City. The pictures show off the lobby, eating gallery, and some other spots inside the Devon Tower. Click here for the pictures.  





]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/pictures-from-inside-the-devon-towerContinental Resources Moves Their Headquarters to Oklahoma Cityhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/continental-resources-moves-their-headquarters-to-oklahoma-cityTue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberContinental Resources has moved their headquarters to Oklahoma City. The company has moved to 20 North Broadway, which is the previous home of Devon Energy. The building’s official name with Continental will be Continental Oil Center.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/continental-resources-moves-their-headquarters-to-oklahoma-cityOKC’s Film Row Rebirthhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/okcs-film-row-rebirthFri, 23 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberOklahoma City’s “skid row” use to be a hot spot for film exchange. Movies that would be shown would be picked up and dropped off at “skid row”. Now one local has fought to renovate “skid row”. Businesses minded individuals took notice of the local’s passion for the former film row. Now “skid row” has new street lights, business offices and much more.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/okcs-film-row-rebirthObama Visits Oklahomahttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/obama-visits-oklahomaWed, 21 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberPresident Obama starts his tour today for the Keystone pipeline. His first stop will be in Cushing, Oklahoma. The president’s tour is to reassure Americans that he is taking action about rising gas prices. Although many officials feel nothing can be done about the rising gas prices.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/obama-visits-oklahomaBringing Basketball to the Public In Downtown Oklahoma Cityhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/bringing-basketball-to-the-public-in-downtown-oklahoma-cityThu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberA new urban basketball court is being planned for downtown Oklahoma City. The basketball court is supposed to replace an old parking lot at Hudson and Reno, across from the Myriad Gardens. The basketball court plans will be submitted and reviewed in the coming weeks.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/bringing-basketball-to-the-public-in-downtown-oklahoma-cityPlans Being Made for Stage Center In Downtown Oklahoma Cityhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/plans-for-stage-center-in-downtown-oklahoma-cityTue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberStage Center in downtown Oklahoma City has been vacant for years. Now plans are being made to revive the old building. One idea is to turn Stage Center into a children’s museum. Another idea is to make the building into an architectural museum. Time will only tell what Stage Center will become in the future.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/plans-for-stage-center-in-downtown-oklahoma-cityContracts Awarded to Widen the Kilpatrick and Creek Turnpikeshttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/money-awarded-to-widen-the-kilpatrick-and-creek-turnpikesFri, 09 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberOn Thursday the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority awarded two contracts to widen the Kilpatrick and Creek turnpikes. The expansion of the turnpikes is expected to take a little over a year. Construction is set to start in April.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/money-awarded-to-widen-the-kilpatrick-and-creek-turnpikesRolling Stone Magazine and Chesapeake Energy Battle It Outhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/rolling-stone-magazine-and-chesapeake-energy-battle-it-outWed, 07 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberChesapeake Energy has made their way into the infamous Rolling Stone magazine. Yet, Chesapeake Energy is not very happy about the article written about them in the magazine. The Rolling Stone piece talks about Chesapeake Energy’s supposedly ill business practices.  The Rolling Stone magazine that features Chesapeake Energy hits newsstands on March 15th.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/rolling-stone-magazine-and-chesapeake-energy-battle-it-outLipsey Names Top Commercial Real Estate Brands for 2012http://www.tappdevelopment.com/lipsey-names-top-commercial-real-estate-companiesTue, 06 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberLipsey has put out their list of top commercial real estate brands for 2012. And to no surprise many brands with Oklahoma offices made the list. Lipsey’s list ranks the companies based on more than 50,000 professionals’ perceptions of commercial real estate companies.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/lipsey-names-top-commercial-real-estate-companiesOklahoma City Now Fithttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/oklahoma-city-now-fitMon, 05 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberOklahoma City has been making many top ten lists in the recent months. The town has now made another one. Oklahoma City was ranked one of the fittest cities by Men’s Fitness magazine. Not long ago OKC made the not so fit list. The mayor of OKC, Mick Cornett, set out to change this and looks like he did by OKC now being one of the fittest cities in America.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/oklahoma-city-now-fitMercy Hospital Marks Growth for Edmondhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/mercy-hospital-marks-growth-for-edmondTue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff MemberEconomic hard times has hit many towns across the country. Although one town is still growing despite the economic hard times. Edmond Oklahoma has just finished building a new Mercy Hospital south of 15th street  and west of Interstate 35. The hospital proves that the town is set for more growth in the future.

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/mercy-hospital-marks-growth-for-edmondSears store in Oklahoma City's Quail Springs Mall will Close in 2013http://www.tappdevelopment.com/sears-store-in-oklahoma-citys-quail-springs-mall-will-close-in-2013Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member The long time retailer Sears will be closing multiple locations in 2013. One of these locations is Sears in Oklahoma City's Quail Springs Mall. Sears in Quail Springs Mall will be completely closed by 2013. Retail specialists believe another company will occupy the large square foot space in the mall quickly.


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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/sears-store-in-oklahoma-citys-quail-springs-mall-will-close-in-2013Stunning New Pictures of the Devon Towerhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/stunning-new-pictures-of-the-devon-towerTue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member The new Devon Tower is one of the newest buildings added to downtown Oklahoma City. The new building adds a new dynamic to the OKC skyline. Here is a link to some pictures of the OKC skyline with the new skyscraper. 





]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/stunning-new-pictures-of-the-devon-towerA New Company Headquarters is Coming to Oklahoma Cityhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/company-headquarters-coming-to-oklahoma-cityTue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Oklahoma City is not stopping at the Devon Tower when it comes to expanding their skyline. Rumors have been going around about a new company headquarters coming to OKC. No one is for sure which company will be erecting the new building but the headquarters is coming. 

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/company-headquarters-coming-to-oklahoma-cityRetail growth in Edmond, Oklahoma, is not limited to Interstate 35http://www.tappdevelopment.com/retail-growth-in-edmond-oklahoma-is-not-limited-to-interstate-35Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Interstate 35 is not the only part of Edmond seeing retail growth. Edmond just added Sunflower Farmers Market and Uptown Grocery Store to their list of retailers. Also Coffee Creek addition is the perfect spot for more retail in Edmond. Truly with these additions and retail sights Edmond is seeing growth beyond just I-35. 

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]]>http://www.tappdevelopment.com/retail-growth-in-edmond-oklahoma-is-not-limited-to-interstate-35Mercy Health wants temporary offices in Edmondhttp://www.tappdevelopment.com/mercy-health-wants-temporary-offices-in-edmondTue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTTapp Staff Member Edmond officials are deciding if temporary offices should be built in the Fox Lake Development. The offices would be for Mercy Health System officials. If the offices were built they would only be used for 18 months. 

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