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CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Project: 9TH Street Mural, Downtown Oklahoma City

Published January 7, 2015

Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc. and Mason Realty have partnered to offer a unique opportunity to create a mural at 10 NW 9th St. in the Automobile Alley district. More information on the building can be found here.

The 9th Street corridor – home to several locally treasured restaurants and retail establishments – has become a heavily used location for photography and community events. We expect this mural to add to the area’s unique offerings. Additionally, Downtown OKC has a reach of more than 30,000 social media followers and will publicize the project from start to finish.

This project is intended to be collaborative and to encourage diversity of approaches. Artists may apply 2 different ways. This mural is not limited by and no preference will be given to automobile themes. If the windows are covered, they need to be painted. If the windows are not covered, they need to be left bare. Proposed completion date is June 1, 2015.

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'Quiet Zone' In The Works For Trains In Downtown OKC - News9.com (http://m.news9.com/story.aspx?story=23087698&catId=112032)

It is early 2015. Where are they on the railroad quiet zone? Does anyone know?

I know the money has been allocated out of TIF #2.

The comment section to that article...

2/8/2015

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powerlines. Uggh.

powerlines. Uggh.

I think we're kinda nitpicking with that, though.

My take away from those pictures is how far the area has come. In the '90s that area was dead, dead, dead. There were lots of store fronts with shattered windows from the Murrah bombing that didn't get replaced or fixed. They were just boarded up. Now it's full of life and unique businesses and only getting better.

i dont disagree with your synopsis of the area and the magnificent turn around, AAlley is definitely up and coming. But my first reaction from seeing Plu's great pics was - Powerlines; same with his other urban district photos (though not as many in AAlley).

Yeah. That really bothers me as well. I really wish OKC would start burying them; especially on the new roads they widening.

Yeah. That really bothers me as well. I really wish OKC would start burying them; especially on the new roads they widening.

The aesthetic doesn't bother me that much, but the wind and severity of storms here should be enough motivation to bury them when the opportunity presents itself.

Don't go to Tokyo then....all the power lines were above ground that I remember. Even around new buildings.

ive been to Tokyo many times and didn;t notice them. Neither in Osaka or Nagoya - cities where I have lived and am quite familiar with.

of course, those cities are far more built up than OKC, so it is easy to ignore/forgive rather than the wide open prarie that is OKC. At least in the downtown area, powerlines should be buried - and iirc, the downtown/CBD areas of said Japanese cities have them buried.

not to derail theis thread, but here are some pics of the Nagoya Station (http://www.nilab.info/zlash/20090416_cj2_01.html) area where I used to live and Nagoya Sakae (https://ourweirdandwonderfulworld.wordpress.com/tag/nagoya-city/) downtown - not a powerline in sight.

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Perhaps we should have a thread dedicated to powerlines because I see this subject come up in several different threads.

I never really noticed the power lines in Oklahoma until people from out of state started bringing them to my attention. I always just kind of thought they were normal growing up here my whole life. I also don't really mind them, but its one of those things that once you take notice its hard to ignore.

ive been to Tokyo many times and didn;t notice them. Neither in Osaka or Nagoya - cities where I have lived and am quite familiar with.
Our office was by TCAT and the hotel was by the Imperial Palace/Kudan****a Station, they were definitely older areas of Tokyo and had plenty of above ground lines in 1996. I need to find my pictures and scan them in, they were still all 35mm camera shots, digital cameras were fairly rare and expensive at that time. I have some shots of the Tokyo International Forum close to completion and you could tell they had buried them in the construction area.

As per Steve, BP (British Petroleum) is coming to Automobile Alley.

New BP subsidiary to open new offices on Automobile Alley | News OK (http://newsok.com/new-bp-subsidiary-to-open-new-offices-on-automobile-alley/article/5392695)


BP, one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, is preparing to open what would be one of its first satellite offices in the Pontiac Building on Automobile Alley.
Brett Clanton, spokesman for BP, confirmed the deal on Wednesday, saying the company’s Lower 48 Onshore subsidiary leased the second floor, and part of the first floor, about 14,000 square feet, of the Pontiac Building, 1100 N Broadway.

New mural planned for the long, narrow building between S&B Burgers and the railroad tracks at 2 NW 10th.

The art will run the full 130 foot length of the west wall.

The building is owned by Steve Mason and the artists are locals Dylan Bradway, Yatika Fields and Kris Kanaly.



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I like it. Are there any plans for the building itself that are being made public?

Speaking of this area, they need to add some curb bump-outs along Broadway to reduce the distance that pedestrians are exposed to traffic while trying to cross the street. They could also use one more stop light.

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Completely agree. When the original streetscape was done (completed in 1999), we requested the curb extensions (bump-outs). But then-Public Works Director Paul Brum tried to use them as leverage to get Automobile Alley Main Street to drop the requested stamped concrete intersections, which he deemed ridiculous and wasteful. It turned into a bit of a pissing match.

Ultimately the stamped intersections won out, as they had been designed by volunteers in the post-bombing aftermath and championed by Rand Elliott, whose firm did the design work pro bono. At the time the feeling was that the intersections (which cost about $100K each at the time) would provide a "brand," symbolism and a sense of place, all of which AA desperately needed at the time. While I think the intersections were the right choice for the time, no question the curb extensions (or a median) are desperately needed now as the district matures as a pedestrian area. I used to think a median would be best, but considering the traffic count on Broadway I would now probably lean toward the curb extensions and the conversion of the second southbound lane to a center turn lane.

Regarding the stoplight, I think 8th is a no-brainer. Halfway between the lights at 6th and 10th, and at the intersection that is probably the most pedestrian-heavy other than those. I suggested one there 15 years ago in a board meeting when I was director, but one of my influential board members shot it down quickly. I think they would all probably support it these days.

I guess I need to add Paul Brum to my 'nut kicking' list.

He's deceased. A product of a different time, so you can't necessarily hold his views back then against him. OKC's own Robert Moses.

He's deceased. A product of a different time, so you can't necessarily hold his views back then against him. OKC's own Robert Moses.

Sorry, he doesn't get a pass just because he was from a different era. If that was the case all of the current people at public works would want one. Walkability has been around for 10,000 years.

Just a note but the street car project wil likey add a light at the stop around 8th. And have bulb outs at the stop.

The huge mural on the side of the building eat of S&B Burgers on NW 9th has commenced:

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The black background is sharp.

The huge mural on the side of the building eat of S&B Burgers on NW 9th has commenced:

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HEYY! That's my cousin Kris and his daughter Fiona! proud to call him family! He's very talented and does work all around OKC! Follow him on Instagram @pyramidguy to see all the work he does

Went to the second floor of SideCar.

Looks like they have been doing some work up there. Not sure if this is the BP offices or not. There was also a small stage/dj booth in the NE corner of the building. (no picture)

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Thanks!

That turned out super cool.

So, twice yesterday I parked in the angled parking on Broadway and I hadn't considered how incredibly dangerous it is to try and back out of those spaces.

You simply can't see the traffic coming from 45 degrees behind you, especially if there is a car parked directly on the right.

I literally couldn't get out of my space the first time. If I had someone with me (which I didn't) I would have asked them to get out and direct me.

As it was, the space to the left was empty, so I actually turned my car around within the two spaces in order to get out.

The only other option would have been to back into traffic and hope nobody piled into me.

Should have known better the second time, but lucked out when the space to my right was empty and traffic was very light.

So are you suggesting reverse angle parking?

So are you suggesting reverse angle parking?

Not suggesting that necessarily just noting it seems to be very unsafe situation.

Also, I would never ride a bike down that street. No way people backing out could see you.

Broadway is quite poorly planned and considering that it's OKC's most active urban street that stretches over more than a few blocks, needs to be addressed soon. If residential starts lining this street then there will be a significant increase in foot traffic and that's kind of terrifying.

The one lane north-bound and two lane south-bound is also incredibly confusing and I have on more than one occasion gone straight past 5th in the right turn only lane.

The street-car is only going to complicate these matters, so I hope the city is already doing some planning in this area. There honestly probably shouldn't be any parking on Broadway at all.

Broadway is quite poorly planned and considering that it's OKC's most active urban street that stretches over more than a few blocks, needs to be addressed soon. If residential starts lining this street then there will be a significant increase in foot traffic and that's kind of terrifying.

The one lane north-bound and two lane south-bound is also incredibly confusing and I have on more than one occasion gone straight past 5th in the right turn only lane.

The street-car is only going to complicate these matters, so I hope the city is already doing some planning in this area. There honestly probably shouldn't be any parking on Broadway at all.

It could really use some stop lights. Crossing the street is borderline terrifying.

Also, the right turn only thing...I've done that.

You can blame the Public Work Department for the AA fiasco. If they had done what was asked of them instead of stupid stuff for apparently no other reason than to be obstructionist, there wouldn't be a problem. There should have been a single lane each direction, a median that deflects to allow left turn lanes, a light at 8th, curb bump-outs, and speed tables at the crosswalks. In short, the street should have been designed for 25 mph. All they did was take a 45mph street and add parking.

Broadway needs to be 2 lanes both ways ESPECIALLY with the street car coming in.

Speed limit should be no more than 30MPH (and I agree, I'd prefer 25) and the city should make it a point to have officers writing tickets for people speeding on this particular street.

Broadway needs to be 2 lanes both ways ESPECIALLY with the street car coming in.

Speed limit should be no more than 30MPH (and I agree, I'd prefer 25) and the city should make it a point to have officers writing tickets for people speeding on this particular street.

...or just design it for 25 mph. Speaking of which; I found an easy way to anger other drivers - drive the speed limit on Oklahoma Blvd (45mph speed limit - designed for 85mph).

...or just design it for 25 mph. Speaking of which; I found an easy way to anger other drivers - drive the speed limit on Oklahoma Blvd (45mph speed limit - designed for 85mph).

I drive it everyday and drop to 45 as soon as I hit the speed sign. OCPD works that stretch often and for the life of me...can not figure out where he hides when coming into downtown from the west. I know his spot leaving downtown.

Mexican Restaurant Next for Automobile Alley | News OK (http://newsok.com/mexican-restaurant-next-for-automobile-alley/article/5422999)

^I had noticed recently that they took down they for lease sign out front and had forgot to comment. Looks like that's why.

Mexican Restaurant Next for Automobile Alley | News OK (http://newsok.com/mexican-restaurant-next-for-automobile-alley/article/5422999)

Nice!

Will be nice to have a closer walk for the Mexican option vs having to go all the way to Bricktown from midtown.

I have the full story on this restaurant but the operator has asked me to sit tight until a few things firm up next week.

But isn't the cat out of the bag with Steve's article?

But isn't the cat out of the bag with Steve's article?

He doesn't even name the operator, talk about the concept, etc.

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So it will have a street taco stand/window and a full service restaurant?

Believe it will be a quick-service concept (order at the counter ala Chipotle) with a full bar on the ground level and another one on the roof deck.

Also, overhead doors on both the Broadway and 7th Street sides for nice days.

And the street taco thing will have a separate service window along Broadway.

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Will be nice to have a closer walk for the Mexican option vs having to go all the way to Bricktown from midtown.

Iguana?

Iguana?

I love iguana, and frequent it, but wouldn't necessarily consider it the same kind of mexican I'm referring to in this context. But definitely no disrespect to them because yum.

Will be nice to have a closer walk for the Mexican option vs having to go all the way to Bricktown from midtown.

Shawnw? What are you talking about? 1492 is in Midtown and Iguana is on 9th street.

Valid points. Was thinking more "traditional" tex-mex, whatever that even means.

I actually can understand that Shawnw. Sometimes I just want some Tex-Mex for lunch too. Iguana and 1492 are not very good for vegetarians like me. The tortilla soup at Iguana used to be vegetarian but not any more.

I actually can understand that Shawnw. Sometimes I just want some Tex-Mex for lunch too. Iguana and 1492 are not very good for vegetarians like me. The tortilla soup at Iguana used to be vegetarian but not any more.

I see his point... Iguana and 1492 are not the same as say Chilenos (positive in my book). This concept looks like a combo of Fuzzy's and Chimy's and I think it'll be great to have a fast-casual option in AA, and anytime we get another rooftop option on AA (especially open to the public on a regular basis) is a win.

I've seen the walk-up street taco windows in Scottsdale (and maybe San Diego?) and they were a great way to stop and get a quick snack.

if the walk up taco window is opened very liberally that will be nice

Pretty much agree with what they're saying. Both Iguana and 1492 are not cheap. It will be great to have something affordable in midtown.

I drive it everyday and drop to 45 as soon as I hit the speed sign. OCPD works that stretch often and for the life of me...can not figure out where he hides when coming into downtown from the west. I know his spot leaving downtown.

Just the fact that it's lucrative enough to be a regular spot for an OCPD radar trap tells you precisely what we've argued about the boulevard is correct - pedestrians beware. Don't count on people obeying the traffic laws and slowing down to 25 mph. I'm thinking speed bumps might be in order. Luckily, because of the streetcar we have to have a traffic signal at Walker. 0 mph is my idea of an ideal speed for cars there.

And on topic. The cheese enchilada at Iguana is delicious. And I could practically live on the coral snake salsa. I'm not a big meat eater and I love Iguana. I'm happy, though, to see this building improved and a little street life come to this part of Broadway.

Broadway can't be a thoroughfare anymore. It has too much activity all day and into the night to be a speedway in and out of downtown. It's awful to watch people who actually want to stop and spend money in our city trying to cross the street on foot while people who are speeding back to Broadway Extension blow through at high speeds. A little traffic congestion at Rush-15-Minutes would be worth it to narrow it to two lanes with a turn lane and drop the actual traffic speed down to 20 or 25.

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Agree 100%.