Building capacity for ethical, place-based development in Northeast OKC
We are placekeepers: The future of the Eastside needs to be shaped by the people who call it home. NEOKCR advocates for placekeeping, a practice that encourages our neighbors to look inward and reimagine what we can do for our community. This practice introduces positive changes that maintain the integrity of our culture and the strength of traditions.
PlaceKeepers (PK) is a real estate and small business development program designed to empower and equip Black residents and stakeholders of NEOKC. PK will help to overcome generations of intentional suppression by engaging residents as real estate developers, business owners, and job creators. By using proven models of training and mentoring, seamlessly integrating with NEOKCR’s Developer Network, PK is expected to increase Black led development and homeownership at levels that offset the displacement caused by gentrification.
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Interested? Apply to PlaceKeepers Cohort 7
PlaceKeepers is back.
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The PlaceKeepers Cohort returns to equip aspiring developers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders with the knowledge and tools to lead ethical, place-based development in Northeast Oklahoma City.
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Participants will explore the history of Northeast OKC while learning the fundamentals of real estate development—from setting up a business and sourcing property to financing, development strategy, permitting, construction, leasing, and selling.
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Whether you're developing your first project or growing your portfolio, PlaceKeepers is designed to help you build with purpose, preserve community, and create lasting impact.
Application deadline August 14.
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