Although this upcoming MAPS vote really doesn’t do a lot for me personally, it helps the community. Just like every vote before Tuesday, I don’t believe I have been affected by much of anything on the ballot, but its for the better of us, therefore I am for it.
So in 24-30 months when the next MAPS vote pops up, here are a few things I would like to see…
A true farmers market.
Or at least a place for people to hawk their crap instead of the mall. Seriously, when did the mall become a flea market? I realize the economy is iffy right now, but are malls that hard up for cash they will let anyone set up a tent and hawk their stuff? Maybe I just want a resurgence of the Flea Market, but you get my point.
Expanded bus service.
It never fails if I decide traffic is too jacked up on the interstate, I elect to take backroads home, only to get stopped by empty city busses making stops on major streets, slowing down traffic. If more people rode the bus, I really wouldnt have an issue with getting stopped behind one on the street. Truth be told, if city bus service was expanded with more routes and stops, I would ride the bus. Especially to events in downtown.
Mutli-use stadium near downtown OR renovations to Taft Stadium
I broadcast a couple high school football games from the once grand Taft Stadium, and it made me hurt on the inside that we allowed such a great relic to fall by the wayside. Taft was once the epicenter of sport in OKC, from car racing to football, if it was big, it was at Taft. While a 10-15,000 seat multi-use stadium south of the Oklahoma River might be more financially sensible, part of me wants to hold onto SOME tradition.
A medium sized theater
Ever since the fall of the Tower Theater, OKC has really lacked a GREAT concert venue. The Diamond Ballroom gets you up-close and personal with your favorite artists, but the site is less than desirable. The Coca-Cola Events center is a good multi-use facility, but it lacks a soul. A carbon copy of Tulsa’s Brady Theater is something I REALLY want, and if I ever win the lottery, will be on my list!
Let us know what you think at the message boards.
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