NORMAN'S EMERGING RETAIL AREAS

Current growth patterns in Norman are leading to new commercial development in northwest and southeast Norman. As new neighborhoods are being built in both areas, retail options are quickly catching up. 

 
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NORTHWEST NORMAN

Norman is rapidly growing to the north making the border with our neighbor to the north, Moore, OK, almost indistinguishable. This area is a top destination for expanding retail and restaurant opportunities, as well as office, specialty medical, and hotels. In addition to new homes and apartments in the area, HeyDay Entertainment attracts families looking for adventure all year round.  This area also is home to some of Norman’s largest employers such as the Norman Regional Healthplex and Johnson Controls. 

SOUTHEAST NORMAN & STATE HIGHWAY 9

Dubbed the Technology Corridor, Highway 9 is the primary corridor running east-west on the south side of Norman. The intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 77 is the busiest intersection of this area with daily traffic counts at over 28,000 and 18,000 cars per day, respectively. In fact, the census block to the southeast of this intersection (the Cedar Lane area) continues to be one of the fastest growing area in the OKCMSA, with an annual growth rate of over 4%. Many new residential options, including several multifamily units, have been constructed (with more on the way) and retail development is quickly following suit.

This area is home to some of Norman’s largest employers including Hitachi, the US Postal Service NCED, AT&T and Astellas Technologies and is adjacent to the University of Oklahoma’s University Research Campus, which houses the Stephenson Research and Technology Center, the National Weather Center, NOAA, and multiple private industry companies. 

OTHER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AREAS

With a growing population, the City of Norman recognizes the importance of planning for our community's future needs.   The Planning Department at the City of Norman is in the process of developing a new comprehensive plan to help guide the growth and development of our city.