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Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tallest skyscraper in OKC, new condos: Here are 4 developments still set to start in 2025
From the Women's College World Series to the NBA Finals to the 2028 Summer Olympics, Oklahoma City has been receiving a lot of attention recently, but with all this attention comes the question, what's the deal with all of the construction? Oklahoma City grew by 7,589 residents in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making the overall population 702,767 compared to the population of 695,178 residents in 2022, and with growth and popularity comes construction. The 20th largest city in America has several large developments that are set to start later this year, including one that would require the largest crane in the history of Oklahoma if not the entire country. Here are a few projects to expect in the 405 in 2025. More: There's a ton of construction happening in OKC. Here are some of the biggest projects so far The Boardwalk at Bricktown project has drawn worldwide attention due to a promised second phase consisting of the tallest skyscraper in the United States. California developer Scot Matteson recently told The Oklahoman he is planning to start construction later this year on the four-tower development in Lower Bricktown. The development plan consists of two apartment towers to sit atop a parking and retail podium and a 22-story Hyatt Dream Hotel. A second phase has drawn worldwide attention ― the 1,907-foot-tall Legends Tower, if built, would be the tallest tower in the country consisting of apartments and a second hotel. Matteson previously announced start dates in 2023 and 2024. He has yet to file building permits with the city. Construction of the Berry Rock Building is set to start later this year at NE Fifth Street and Walnut Avenue. The four-story building will be home to Prism Bank and Berry Rock, a residential financing and development company. The site is on former state highway easement between entry and exit ramps. Grant Willoughby, developer of the Spaniard in Midtown, said construction will start this summer on the first phase of 1500 Broadway, consisting of 153 apartments, one restaurant and two retail spaces. Work on a second phase of 118 apartments, one restaurant and one retail space will begin at a later date. A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for construction of a new home for the family justice center that provides help for victims of domestic violence. The building along Hudson Avenue between NW 11th Street and NW 12th Street is being built as part of MAPS 4. Services at the future $42 million new home for Palomar will include 24-hour victim assistance, therapy and trauma treatment, acute medical services, comprehensive child services, educational services, a food pantry and other related wraparound services. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Bricktown skyscraper, condos: These OKC projects are set to start in 2025
CBS News
05-06-2025
- CBS News
Chicago area congressman wants CDC to get involved in fight against gun violence
Charges were filed Wednesday against a 13-year-old boy accused of shooting another teen in Matteson, Illinois, and a shooting involving two young teens also left a 13-year-old boy dead in Joliet this week. Meanwhile, there was word Wednesday that a Chicago area congressman wants gun violence at the center of discussion on Capitol Hill. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would get involved under this push. In Joliet on Monday, 13-year-old Manuel Mejia Perez was shot and killed in an alley behind the 300 block of South Desplaines Street. The Will County State's Attorney's office charged a 15-year-old boy with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of unlawful possession of a weapon. In Matteson on Tuesday, a 13-year-old boy is accused of shooting and wounding a 15-year-old boy outside the Matteson Community Center. Video taken Wednesday morning shows Matteson police recovering a gun and placing it into a brown evidence bag. Police found the weapon at a nearby retention pond. Hours earlier, the 15-year-old victim stumbled into the recreation center after being shot — allegedly by a boy two years his junior. "And that's why I want to fix the problem," said U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Illinois). "A 13-year-old cannot go into a gun shop." Jackson is pushing for new legislation he says would allocate resources of the CDC to curb gun violence. "It's us also expanding the definition of gun violence — just not as a policing issue, but as a community health factor," Jackson said. "This way, we can ask the Center for Disease Control to become involved. We can gather more data." Jackson said it is time to call the country's gun violence what it is — a health epidemic. "Let's use the resources of the Center for Disease Control. They can move with alacrity and speed like they've done with COVID, the bird flu, and other things," he said. "I'd like to heighten this to being that level of urgency for public safety." Jackson pointed out that Chicago and his congressional district, which also encompasses suburban communities, are feeling the impact of ongoing gun violence. "On average, it costs almost $1 million to help recover someone's life after they've been shot, taking into account long-term factors and trauma and recovery and ongoing physical issues that they have," said Jackson. "That can save the Chicago region almost $2 billion a year." Jackson pointed out that when gun violence goes unaddressed, people are forced to abandon communities seeking safer areas. Jackson plans to address Congress Thursday about the push to get gun violence on the minds of all lawmakers.
CBS News
04-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Boy shot, wounded near community center in Matteson, Illinois
A boy was shot and wounded Tuesday afternoon near a community center in the south Chicago suburb of Matteson. At 4:22 p.m., police and paramedics were called to the Matteson Community Center, at 20642 Matteson Ave., for a person shot. They found a boy of an unspecified age, but described as a juvenile, inside the community center with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The boy was rushed to the emergency room. Matteson police investigators learned there had been a fight between the boy and another person outside the community center that led to the shooting, police said. The shooting took place outside the community center, police said. The shooter ran off on foot, while the victim entered the community center seeking assistance, police said. The suspected shooter was taken into custody about two hours later in Richton Park after a brief pursuit, police said. Investigators are working with community center staff to review surveillance video, and the community center was closed for the investigation. It was expected to reopen in the morning. Police do not believe the community is in danger.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dolton police investigate shooting death near park, homicide reported in Matteson
Dolton police said Friday they are continuing to investigate the recent shooting death of a Chicago man near a village park, while authorities also reported a homicide in Matteson. A Dolton spokeswoman said officers were dispatched to the area of 147th Street and Evers Avenue following reports of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, two gunshot victims were located, and one was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the spokeswoman. Police said the shooting appears to have been isolated. The Cook County medical examiner's office reported the deceased shooting victim was 24-year-old Contrail Boone, of the 200 block of East 121st Place, Chicago. He was pronounced dead at 9:43 p.m. May 17 at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, according to the medical examiner's office. Boone had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and his death was ruled a homcide, the office said. The location where the shooting took place is near the Dolton Park District's Lester Long Fieldhouse, where Village Board meetings are held. In Matteson, the medical examiner's office reported the shooting death May 18 of Denard Allison, 37, of the 700 block of Notre Dame Drive. He was shot multiple times and it was not clear whether the shooting took place inside or outside his home. A message left with Matteson police seeking additional information was not returned. Allison was pronounced dead at 10:17 p.m. May 18 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital, and his death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner's office.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Williamson County greenways plan survey extended
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Residents have more time to let Williamson County leaders know what they want from a Greenways Master Plan. It's the first time a plan like this has been developed for unincorporated areas of Williamson County. 'The county updated its parks and recreation master plan not long ago and one of the things that came out of that plan was the community expressing an interest in more greenway trails,' Williamson County Community Development Director, Mike Matteson, said. 'Most of the greenways in unincorporated areas are associated with neighborhoods so they're HOA trails but we're thinking broader here. We're envisioning a network of greenway trails.' They're at the beginning stages of building a plan for greenways that could also direct county leaders on ways to overcome challenges that come with creating a trail network. WSM radio tower: Broadcasting the Grand Ole Opry across generations 'Funding is huge, obviously,' Matteson said. 'But in terms of placement, most of the property is privately owned.' Roughly 1,200 residents have already taken part in a survey about how they use greenways and where they'd like any new greenways located. The survey deadline has now been extended to May 15. 'A lot of questions about how people use greenways currently, and if they don't, what are the reasons for that — whether it's distance from a greenway, or greenways don't connect them to the kind of destinations that they're interested in. There's also a mapping exercise for people to show where they live or work and where they'd like to go on a greenway,' Matteson said. 'We're working with a company called Design Workshop. They're based out of Raleigh, and they've done greenway master plans for a lot of communities across the country, which includes Louden County, Virginia, which is kind of parallel to Williamson County in terms of demographics and size.' (Source: WKRN) (Source: WKRN) The U.S. Census estimated that Williamson County had a population of about 269,136 in 2024. That's about 64,000 more people than a state estimate from a decade prior. 'Williamson County has grown pretty rapidly. The growth pressures are there to continue that,' Matteson said. 'In the unincorporated areas we're trying to preserve the rural character that still exists and the greenway master plan is a component of that because it allows people to not only get from place to place but to experience the beauty and character that we have in our county.' The multimodal aspect of greenways is one of the biggest benefits in the eyes of Bike Walk Brentwood President Marty Tank. 'Being multimodal, there's the traffic aspect of it, so you can use it for transportation as opposed to getting on the congested roads,' Tank said, adding there are health benefits as well, both physical and mental. 'You get out in nature; you get a little bit of exercise.' Tank is passionate about helping people connect with the outdoors using greenways and trails, having spent years as a mountain biker, including as a competitor. Municipalities like Brentwood, Franklin and Nolensville have worked to connect communities with more greenways. Tank added that for example, mountain bike trails had been built at Smith Park. ON TOUR | Speedy seventh grade runner in Nolensville hits her stride 'The cities are kind of doing their part right now in building greenways here and there but the county doesn't really have too much right now,' Tank said. Mom and area real estate agent Katie Garrison said she uses a Nolensville greenway that has many people walking from nearby homes. 'There are kids riding bikes on this greenway daily,' Garrison said, adding that greenways are a big asset for people who are seeking new homes. 'It's a space for families to come together, to walk, to exercise, to stay motivated, to stay in the community and meet other families.' Linking homes to greenways is one of the county's goals, along with connecting schools and parks. 'Studies show that property values increase significantly when they have access to greenways,' said Matteson. County leaders plan to release an update this summer after assessing survey results. The master plan will also help determine how to fund new greenways. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRN News 2.
