YAY OKC Districts: Word of the Year

Each new year brings new hopes, goals, dreams, and aspirations. Designating a “word of the year” for yourself, your business, or even community, can help you keep those values and visions top of mind throughout the year. Oklahoma City is a growing and thriving community full of incredible people, events, and businesses, and we wanted to share what these district throughout the metro chose as their ‘word of the year’ to express their goals in 2023 – and why you might like to visit! (Note: we featured the districts who responded to our request. 🙂

“Automobile Alley continues to shine bright not only during the holiday season but year-round through our creative services, art experiences, amazing retail, and enlightening culinary options.”

-Submitted by: Joe Hudson, Automobile Alley District Manager

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Bricktown: “Connect”

“Last year (maybe even the last couple of years) my word has been ‘experience’. And I believe that “connect” is the why for the experience. I also believe it’s important that we seek connection and one of the best ways is through the discovery of what entertains us since Bricktown is OKC’s “Entertainment District” and combines elements of many different options for hospitality at the best hotels and some of the best restaurants, it’s park-like beauty along the canal, Land Run Monument, the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark/Okc Dodgers, it’s close proximity to the Paycom Center, the Oklahoma City Convention Center, Scissortail Park, the Riversport Adventure, the First American Museum, and the coming soon OKANA Resort I really can think of a better place to “Connect”.

-Submitted by: David Southard, owner of Bourbon St. Cafe in Bricktown (Located at 100 E California Ave, OKC 73104)

“Destination” 

“Bricktown continues to be Oklahoma’s entertainment destination.”

-Submitted by: Justin O’Neal, Bricktown District Manager:

“Deep Deuce is a place with rich history, live music, dining, retail, and modern living and as we look to the future, we want to honor the past.”

“Midtown serves as a connection point for residents and visitors which can be seen in the thriving small business community and continued development in the neighborhood.”

-Submitted by: Jakey Dobbs, Midtown District Manager

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“While the West Village District is Downtown’s newest district, this unique quarter is rooted in a rich historical past that we are excited to celebrate alongside the revitalization of the area.”

-Submitted by: Hayden Smiley, West Village District Coordinator

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“Downtown OKC manages the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) which is a collaborative effort among area stakeholders to create a clean, safe, and vibrant place to visit for everyone.”