ADVOCACY
Affordable Housing
Cities like Edmond need all types of housing to thrive - and private developers want to build it! We support changes to laws and processes that allow for an "all-of-the-above" housing strategy and for property owners to have the freedom to build what works on their land.
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The ABCs of Housing include:
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
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Apartments
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Duplexes
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Fourplexes
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Mixed Use Development
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Mobile Homes
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Pocket Neighborhoods
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Single-family homes on small lots
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Townhouses
Broadway Corridor Revitalization
Broadway from Downtown Edmond to Comfort Dr. is the city's primary commercial corridor. The existing six-lane highway must be reimagined and adjacent properties should be up-zoned to revitalize this economic asset.
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Business Districts
The city, local business owners, and property owners must work together to grow vibrant business districts with their own unique identity and create Business Improvement Districts to ensure dedicated funding for infrastructure, security, events, and marketing.
Downtown Edmond
Edmond's historic urban core is undergoing an amazing transformation that will bring new housing, jobs, shopping, and entertainment for the next generations.
Edmond Builds
Edmond Builds is a City of Edmond initiative to preserve affordable housing, improve infrastructure and build capacity in four target neighborhoods.
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I-35 Corridor Development
Edmond's 7.5 miles of I-35 frontage is a largely untapped resource. An urban interstate corridor with modern frontage roads can support dense commercial, residential, and retail development that will benefit local businesses and city tax revenue.
Land Use and Zoning Reform
Removing outdated, 80-year-old exclusionary zoning and segregated land use policies will unleash free markets and support affordable housing, economic vibrancy, public health, and traffic efficiency.
Mixed Use Development
City policies must allow for modern live+work+shop+play developments that maximize what's built on valuable urban property.
Parking Reform
City policies must allow commercial developers to build the amount of parking that works rather than requiring parking minimums that lead to large swaths of mostly-empty parking lots.
Regional Transit
Edmond - especially Downtown and the Univ. of Central Oklahoma - will benefit more from the ONE Transit plan for a metro area rapid transit system. It is critical for future generations that Edmond government and business leaders work to boost this initiative and secure voter support.
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Tax Increment Financing
Tax Increment Financing or TIF is a powerful development tool that should be used carefully and intentionally.
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Transportation and Mobility
Edmond must accommodate all forms of travel, including walking, cycling, and public transportation. Streets should designed to prioritize local businesses and safe neighborhoods, not moving cars at highway-speeds.
University District
The City of Edmond and the University of Central Oklahoma have an amazing opportunity to reimagine the neighborhood between Downtown and campus to support local businesses, affordable housing, and a modern university experience.
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YIMBY
YIMBY stands for Yes In My Back Yard! Standing in contrast to the voices oppose new development, we support economic growth, private property rights, and new opportunities for future generations. We truly believe that our best days are ahead of us.