Strong communities expedite economic development in OKC metroplex
1991
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OKC had not recovered from the 1982 Penn Square bank failure and oil bust.
We lacked a strong vibrant community, jobs, and the ability to attract business.
This was an undesired community.
The loss of the United Airlines Maintenance Facility to Indianapolis in 1991 changed everything.
We lacked a strong vibrant community, jobs, and the ability to attract business.
This was an undesired community.
The loss of the United Airlines Maintenance Facility to Indianapolis in 1991 changed everything.