Downtown Edmond Welcomes Walkable Living Complex
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Downtown Edmond Welcomes Walkable Living Complex

December, 2022. “Milhaus is different because they buy the land and do the construction, but instead of reselling it like many others would, they own and manage it themselves,” Chapman explained.The walkability, extensive amenities and urban-style design are products of Milhaus’ high-end development standards.

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Pro football could transform Crossroads Mall property
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Pro football could transform Crossroads Mall property

November 17, 2022. “I think that would be a great location,” Chapman said. “It certainly has the room to do something like that with a significant amount of parking available there, really good access to the highways. It’s a nice piece of land and a great place. I would think somebody could do something with it and maybe it will be the Wranglers.” David Chapman

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Understanding the convoluted Edmond ballot question
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Understanding the convoluted Edmond ballot question

November 7, 2022. “We’re doing it at the benefit of Edmond, Oklahoma,” said David Chapman, Ward 1 councilman. “And now, when we make that vote — when I go to the ballot — that’s what I’m going to vote for.”

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City of Edmond ponders options on moot referendum ballot question
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

City of Edmond ponders options on moot referendum ballot question

July 26, 2022. Councilman David Chapman wants Murdock to “find a way” to avoid putting the question on the ballot, even though he admitted he’s not sure if the council has the power to do so via its city’s charter.

“I don’t know if a district judge would allow us not to have the election, considering it looks like what the citizens would be wanting out of the election is already granted,” Chapman said.

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New organization joins arts institute
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

New organization joins arts institute

May 11, 2022. “This is a win-win for both organizations and the community,” said Edmond City Councilman David Chapman. “We look forward to seeing the continued growth of FAI and the enhanced opportunities this partnership will provide Simply Indie.”

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Dozens displaced from condemned Edmond hotel
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Dozens displaced from condemned Edmond hotel

March 30, 2022. “You just can’t risk the lives,” Councilman David Chapman said Wednesday. “It never was very full. … Hopefully they will sell it to someone who could make it an attractive affordable housing project.”

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Young Professional Q&A: Ryan Chapman
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Young Professional Q&A: Ryan Chapman

February 28, 2022. I’m extremely passionate about being the best son to my parents and brother to my older sister I can. I have been blessed with a family that loves and supports me in all that I do, so quality family time is a passion of mine for sure.

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Are ADUs an answer to affordable housing stock?
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Are ADUs an answer to affordable housing stock?

January 28, 2022, “I love the concept. It’s the No. 1 best way for building affordable housing that we do,” said David Chapman, CEO of Realty1 LLC and associate professor of real estate at the University of Central Oklahoma. ADUs typically are 700 square feet, he said.

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Ask Edmond: What do you love about your neighborhood?
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Ask Edmond: What do you love about your neighborhood?

January, 2022. I love downtown Edmond because I can walk to many of my favorite places… restaurants, retail stores, library, grocery, parks, schools, etc. there are so many activities also like Vibes, Heard on Hurd, and the arts festival…There is always something to do and people to see. It’s a great community.

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Largest Leadership Edmond class yet
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Largest Leadership Edmond class yet

November 30. 2021. Forty-six local business professionals were recently selected for Class XXXVI of Leadership Edmond, a leadership development program created by the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce.

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In Edmond, a resounding ‘no’ to new development
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

In Edmond, a resounding ‘no’ to new development

October 13, 2021. City Councilmember David Chapman said he is frustrated with the continuing efforts to overturn recommendations of city staff and the Edmond Planning Commission and actions taken by the City Council.

“They’ve taken it to a new level,” Chapman said. “They no longer trust the City Council to make the decisions.”

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The ‘unattractive narrative’ and Edmond development
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

The ‘unattractive narrative’ and Edmond development

October 4, 2021. “We’ve got three of them on the table, all being fought vigorously by different groups,” said Councilmember David Chapman, a real estate developer and associate professor of real estate.

“It’s not a pretty story … the title is ‘not in my backyard,’” Chapman said. “I think this is the biggest threat to Edmond, Oklahoma, this attitude among citizens not to have diverse housing.”

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