Welcome to the Engagement Website for the Westwood Exchange Choice Neighborhood Planning Process!
Help develop a plan to transform Will Rogers Courts, activate the surrounding neighborhood around South Rotary Park, and ensure all residents are stable and thriving.
In September 2023, the Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA) and the City were awarded a HUD Choice Neighborhoods (CN) Planning Grant for the Westwood Exchange neighborhood which includes South Rotary Park and Stockyards City. Oklahoma City is one of 14 communities nationwide to receive this grant in 2023. This grant funds a two-year planning process that focuses on Will Rogers Courts and the surrounding neighborhood.
The transformation plan will focus on three areas:
- Housing - redevelopment of the 348 units at Will Rogers Courts into high-quality, mixed-income housing
- Neighborhood - activation, placemaking, and economic development in the Westwood Exchange neighborhood
- People - Supporting Will Rogers Courts' families so that all residents can thrive related to health, education, safety, employment, mobility, and well-being
Photo Gallery
Using the model at the September Resident Workshop
Youth engagement during the September Design Workshop
Using the model at the September Resident Design Workshop
Viewing images at the final design ideas presentation in the September workshop
Final design ideas presentation at the September Design workshop
Resident visions for the future of Will Rogers Courts
Residents giving input during the August Visions and Goals workshop
Residents giving input during the August Visions and Goals Workshop
Residents giving input during the July Learning from Others Workshop
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Upcoming Workshops
Stay tuned for future workshops!
Project Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Step 1: Assess Existing Conditions and Needs
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Step 2: Confirm Needs and Develop Visions
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Step 3: Develop Strategies and Plans
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Timeline item 4 - active
Step 4: Transformation Plan
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Step 5: Coordinate with the HUD Team and Meet Administrative Requirements
