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Published: January 8, 2009
Downtown planner moving on
BY STEVE LACKMEYER
During construction planning for Nonna’s in Bricktown , owner Avis Scaramucci found herself at odds with John Calhoun over what she felt were minor changes to windows or architectural features.

Fast forward four years and Scaramucci is among those sadly saying goodbye to the assistant city planner who has been a key player in downtown urban design committees. After an 18-year career with the Oklahoma City P...

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