The ruling clears the way for the project to continue.
The petition, organized by Oklahomans for Responsible Economic Development, got over 10,600 signatures in 2024.
The entertainment district plans include a new arena to host OU’s men’s and women’s basketball and gymnastics events. Tax increment financing will be used to pay for $600 million of the total cost, and the rest of the funding will come from private donors.
In a statement released following the ruling, OU said it has been working with the County Trust during the legal delay to prepare the development for construction.
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