First protected bicycle lanes open near UCO campus

Cyclists in the University of Central Oklahoma and surrounding areas can now “Skip the Hike! Ride a Bike!” more safely and easily with the opening of the first protected bicycle lanes in the Edmond city limits.

The new section of lanes covers just under a ...

Downtown Edmond Projects Update: SEP. 21

This weekly report provides updates on public and private construction projects, road/lane closures, alternative routes, and other information that is of importance to our downtown community. Anyone interested in getting the email notifications can sign u...

City Council approves water, wastewater rates changes

The Edmond City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve a series of water rate increases to fund capital improvements to the City’s water and wastewater systems as well as costs for ongoing operations and maintenance.

The changes will help cove...

Sooner Road lane reduction begins Aug. 30

Sooner Road, north of Covell Road, will be narrowed to one lane in each direction beginning Aug. 30 while establishing a work zone for the Sooner Road Improvements Project.

Sooner Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction beginning just south of C...

Groundbreaking kicks off splash pad project at Ted Anderson Park

A ground-breaking ceremony scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Aug, 15 kicks off the much-anticipated addition of a 5,200 square foot splash pad as part of a $1 million-plus upgrade for Ted Anderson Park.

When completed, the facility at 2405 S. Rankin Street will boas...

Final ULI report on Edmond now available

The final report on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) study of Edmond is now available on the City of Edmond website. The full report can be viewed at this link.

The report is the culmination of a week of touring, interviews, and study by a ULI panel, focused...

Closures set as demolition begins work on the City Center Complex

Phase I of the City Center Complex project began July 25, 2023, after the approval of the contract for the demolition of the Downtown Community Center (DCC) and the Planning and Public Works (PPW) building at the intersection of Main Street and Littler Av...

Council votes to waive utility fees for surviving spouse of Police & Fire personnel killed on duty

City Council unanimously approved during its July 24, 2023, regular meeting a resolution to adopt a policy that will waive charges of City of Edmond utilities for the surviving spouse of Edmond Police or Edmond Fire personnel killed in the line of duty.

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Applications available for The Edmond Tree Grants program

Applications are available for neighborhood groups and public schools or their associated parent/teacher organizations to receive trees, free of charge, as part of The Edmond Tree Grants program.

Administered by the City of Edmond Urban Forestry Department...

Glass items now accepted in Edmond recycling curbside pickup

Glass is back!

Starting this month, the new contract with Republic Services for recycling pick up and processing means Edmond residents can again place glass items in their residential blue recycling cart.

To cover the cost of adding glass to the acceptable...

SPOTLIGHT: A ‘new’ KickingBird ready to soar

When it came time to reimagine KickingBird Golf, staff, stakeholders and City of Edmond Director of Golf Brian Soerensen spent a lot of time checking out public and private courses across the region, looking for ideas about how Edmond’s oldest g...

SPOTLIGHT STORY: Solar power becoming popular, but needs to be done properly

The use of solar power by businesses and residents is becoming increasingly popular. And while solar energy can be an attractive option for residences and businesses, it is vital they are installed safely and operate properly. To achieve this, following t...

Mitch Park trails renovations project mean closures beginning March 13

Work to renovate the trail system around Mitch Park and the adjacent public trails in the Coffee Creek neighborhood will begin March 13 and require the closure of those trails during work on each project phase.

The $2.4 million project will be completed in...