Born at the sound of a gunshot, Oklahoma City was settled by a historic land run involving 10,000 homesteaders on April 22, 1889.  As exciting as that time must have been, it doesn't compare to the energy and exuberance of today's Oklahoma City.  Home to more than 1.2 million, OKC is making waves on the international scene as the result of our emphasis on continually improving our city's quality of life through the three world-renowned MAPS programs and other initiatives.  You can see it on the smiling faces of our people, on the urban fabric of our downtown as it continues to grow, on the tree-lined historic neighborhoods and arts districts that help to foster our famous friendliness and creative output, on the smiles of a raucous crowd at an NBA Oklahoma City Thunder game and a diverse economy that's among the strongest in the nation. Home to industry and entrepreneurship, creatives and the courageous, famous chefs and funny actresses, not to mention politicians and professional athletes, Oklahoma City makes everyone feel at ease.  And the best part is that we've only just begun.  A true renaissance is in motion, and it's time for you to join us.

So come on out and let's have some fun. Oklahoma City makes it easy. Easy to grow, easy to prosper, easy to be yourself, easy to become part of our community and just easy to live. After all, that's why we say in OKC, it’s truly a better living and a better life.