Current Developments
Chickasha Airport Industrial Park
Downtown Developments
Chickasha’s historic downtown is growing! Both existing and newly constructed buildings are available for sale or lease along Chickasha Avenue. Visitors are drawn to downtown for numerous events throughout the year. Our downtown has food, drinks, shopping, entertainment, and culture, all within walking distance.
The Chickasha Community Foundation is entering Phase 2 of the construction of the new urban park. $1.4 million in private donations funded Phase 1, which included the Science & Arts Art Plaza, remodeling of the freight building, and yes, the 50-foot leg lamp sculpture.
The City of Chickasha has received an engineering grant for a pedestrian bridge connecting Downtown to the Grady County Fairgrounds, and is pursuing additional funds for streetscape improvements.
Learn more about the latest in downtown here. For more information on available downtown locations, see our property map or contact us.
South Chickasha Retail
There are multiple opportunities for retailers in South Chickasha. The Southland Shopping Center, Shoppes at Chisholm Trail, and Chickasha Crossing all have spaces available for lease. This trade area captures local consumers from a wide radius around Chickasha as well as thru traffic from Interstate 44 and U.S. Highway 81.
The Woodlands is currently under construction at the busy 4th & Grand intersection and has 13 lots available for purchase. Current tenants include Chick-Fil-A and Scooter’s Coffee. This is a multi-use development that is planned to involve retail, commercial, and residential development. Across the street, Roaster’s Market has expanded into Chickasha with construction of a new high-end convenience store.
As of spring 2026, construction is now underway on East Grand Avenue to accommodate several new national brands, including Burlington, Five Below, TJ Maxx, PetSmart, and Ulta Beauty. As part of the same phase, McAlester’s Deli and WingStop are now open in existing storefronts. A second phase is expected to be announced this year.
Hospitality & Dining
Events year-round at the Grady County Fairgrounds and the Chickasha Sports Complex, plus other special events and general business travel, are creating a need for more dining and lodging options in Chickasha. A new Best Western recently opened on Grand Avenue, and the old Maverick Inn off I-44 has been fully updated and made into a new Motel 6.
Housing
Multiple companies are expanding their housing developments throughout Chickasha. For more information, see our housing page.
Public Improvement Projects
The City of Chickasha and other public entities are hard at work on a slate of public infrastructure projects, supported by the Capital Improvement fund and public grants.
Under Construction
- A new water treatment plant will address limitations in water quality and quantity caused by the existing, aging facility. This will allow the city to provide better water to existing customers and to serve new housing developments. The projected completion is early 2028.
- The city and Grady County are cooperating to resurface Airport Road to accommodate heavier use related to the Airport Industrial Park.
- The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is realigning U.S. Highway 81 towards the western edge of town, alleviating congestion from commercial traffic. The bypass will have a new exit on I-44. Construction of the 5-mile project will continue through 2028.
Major planned projects
- Line Creek Flood Mitigation: This three-phase project will address flooding issues in downtown and eastern Chickasha, potentially removing over 600 structures from floodplain risk.
- Sewer system replacements: Aging sewer mains along 1st Street will be replaced to improve service.
- 4th & Grand Intersection: A new lane will be added on Grand Avenue at the 4th Street intersection to improve traffic flow towards existing and new retail developments.
Additional pending projects
- Relocation of AWOS at municipal airport
- Walking trail improvements at Shannon Springs Park
- Additional hangars and new terminal at municipal airport
- Resurfacing Iowa Avenue (hospital access) and select other residential streets
- Dam repairs and road resurfacing at Lake Chickasha
