^ Is this a case of the new kids trying to keep up with the Joneses (Devon)? Devon was well positioned and managed well enough to build its new headquarters. Did Sand Ridge move too quickly and compromise their future? I hope not.

It is a case of the investment community wanting every nickel they can squeeze and not giving a crap about the company trying to participate in building a sustainable urban environment. I am sure the offices of TPG-Axon are hell holes to work in [sarc]. Anyhow, this what you get when you sell your soul to Wall Street.

This is where their office is.

http://www.emporis.com/images/show/592943-Large.jpg

It is a case of the investment community wanting every nickel they can squeeze and not giving a crap about the company trying to participate in building a sustainable urban environment. I am sure the offices of TPG-Axon are hell holes to work in [sarc]. Anyhow, this what you get when you sell your soul to Wall Street.

This is where their office is.

http://www.emporis.com/images/show/592943-Large.jpg

Honestly! JTF! Are going Occupy on us? Get your facts straight before you start calling the dogs on these people! Sandridge tore down half a city block of buildings that could have been resused for residential and put crap up in its place. They haven't made a profit since they started and you are saying that TPG-Axon are horrible people? They invested in a company after Sandridge made numerous presentations to investors about how great their company is and the profits. Then Sandridge continues to lose money! Wouldn't you be upset too?

Honestly! JTF! Are going Occupy on us? Get your facts straight before you start calling the dogs on these people! Sandridge tore down half a city block of buildings that could have been resused for residential and put crap up in its place. They haven't made a profit since they started and you are saying that TPG-Axon are horrible people? They invested in a company after Sandridge made numerous presentations to investors about how great their company is and the profits. Then Sandridge continues to lose money! Wouldn't you be upset too?

If my sole motivation was profit at all cost, yes I would be upset. But we have to make places livable for the future, even if it means we don't earn as much profit now. And I am not happy Sandridge tore down half a city block either.

And be fore some of OKCTalk's resident investors chime in, no - I am not against profit. I am against profit trumping everything else.

If my sole motivation was profit at all cost, yes I would be upset. But we have to make places livable for the future, even if it means we don't earn as much profit now. And I am not happy Sandridge tore down half a city block either.

And be fore some of OKCTalk's resident investors chime in, no - I am not against profit. I am against profit trumping everything else.

You obviously don't understand Sandridge's business plan. It is just like Chesapeake's.... Both are known for bending the rules to make a buck. If you supoort that and the fact they destroyed a block and now think it is a viable living space, then you really need to come to OKC and see for yourself! It is a horrible design at all aspects. They have trees planted below grade with wells and they killed the streetwall.

But you don't like the fact that investors complained because a company came to them making multiple presentations about their profit margins (FACT!) and then Sandridge continues to lose money and the stock continues to slowly go down, then invest in Sandridge! You obvioulsy love their business plan. I for one will continue to short sale them until they are sold or change their business plan.

And yes Businesses are made to make a profit. I don't know any business owner that says, Hey I want to start a business and lose millions of dollars!

AND BY THE WAY SANDRIDGE HAS NEVER MADE A PROFIT! Invest away JTF!

If Sandridge is such a horribly incompetent company why does TPG-Axon continue to invest in them? According to their letter, SD has been making mistakes since 2007. Yet this investment company has continued to maintain their investment. They could have sold out at anytime over the years. I agree with JTF, it is all about profit for them. SD is trying to build a home for their employees and business. If TPG-Axon is so knowledgeable about how to run an energy company perhaps they should take the risk and start their own. I am sure that they can find an energy company that is willing to sell them some assets to start with.

lasomeday - I am not a fan of Sandridge and what they did to their little corner of downtown, but that damage has already been done. They have 2 more building to construct and I want them done. After that, I don't care what happens to Sandridge (although given the choice I would like them to stay in OKC as an on-going concern). But we as a people need to move beyond profit at all cost. It is killing our society. And as RodH said, if the investors don't like the direction of the company they can sell and move their money to something else.

I don't know about everyone else, but I don't maximize profit in my own life and I am happier for it.

lasomeday - I am not a fan of Sandridge and what they did to their little corner of downtown, but that damage has already been done. They have 2 more building to construct and I want them done. After that, I don't care what happens to Sandridge (although given the choice I would like them to stay in OKC as an on-going concern). But we as a people need to move beyond profit at all cost. It is killing our society. And as RodH said, if the investors don't like the direction of the company they can sell and move their money to something else.

I don't know about everyone else, but I don't maximize profit in my own life and I am happier for it.

RodH and JTF do some research before you start going OCCUPY WALL STREET. These investors are not bad people. They know what assets Sandridge has, and what return they should be making, but they are not. Just because they are doing stuff downtown doesn't mean it is right and just. They should have waited before destroying part of downtown and building until they were financially able to do it like Devon did. Devon saved up and built their complex. Sandridge is trying to be a big boy when they are still in diapers.

Where did the investors say profit at any cost? They just want a profit! Sandridge went to Wall Street and did a dog and pony show and flew investors down here to see wells. They are the ones that are not doing what is right! They are the ones that did not tell the truth! They have been spending money they shouldn't be. The investors are the owners of the company and they should have a say in what happens.

I know if I had a business and it wasn't making a profit that I wouldn't be spending millions of dollars just to have a prettier than the average bear office.

ITS COMMON SENSE! DON"T SPEND MONEY IF YOU DON"T HAVE IT!

You guys should run for office, because that is the American way, go into debt because "it is good for society".

And JTF, I sure wouldn't want to be in business with you if you spend money willie nillie and fail to make a profit. Your personal life is not about making a profit. That has nothing to do with running a business. I used to respect your opinion JTF, but now I don't.

Some people don't get the concept of capitalism. And, they don't understand the concept of leverage.

Ironically, SR and Chesapeake are actually doing what JTF suggests...spending money improving the neighborhood and not paying so much attention to immediate profit...for which they are under attack. SR investors aren't saying SR isn't a good investment long term, they just want the value realized NOW.

I don't think JTF is saying bury yourself in debt. He is just saying that it shouldn't be all about profit. You should give a little back and spend some money making things look nice and last. There is a difference just being stupid with money and wasting it building a 100% platinum building and spending it doing things the RIGHT way instead of the cheap way. Also, if I read this right these people are in NYC, so I'm sure they could care less about OKC and the quality of the downtown area. Now, I'm 19 years old and just starting to get into business so I am kinda running my mouth here, but I'm siding with JTF on this one (whom I disagree with a lot, I just don't really say anything). I think it is awesome of Sandridge to invest some good money into our city and go all out with high-quality buildings instead of maximizing profits. We need more of it in my opinion.

When you're an energy corp..you attract these kinds of investors more than any other sector. Better than dealing with Icahn...

lasomeday - are you familiar with the term 'progress trap'? Wall Street (the pursuit of profit by a third party) has become one. It is one thing for me to pursue profit, but it is quite another for someone else to drive me to pursue profit. Sandridge is just an example.


A progress trap is the condition human societies experience when, in pursuing progress through human ingenuity, they inadvertently introduce problems they do not have the resources or political will to solve, for fear of short-term losses in status, stability or quality of life. This prevents further progress and sometimes leads to collapse.

ITS COMMON SENSE! DON"T SPEND MONEY IF YOU DON"T HAVE IT!

That sounds nice and all but, really, no business would ever get started if that was the guiding financial plan.

lasomeday - are you familiar with the term 'progress trap'? Wall Street (the pursuit of profit by a third party) has become one. It is one thing for me to pursue profit, but it is quite another for someone else to drive me to pursue profit. Sandridge is just an example.

ugh... i always hate it when you say something that i agree with. haha

I have not been in the area for a while, but is the Amenities Building about ready to start ?

The last picture that I saw had a large hole in the ground on the foot print.

Last I saw the basement walls were coming out of the ground.

We have a separate thread for the Sandridge Amenities Building.

The last photo is from late November:

SandRidge Amenities Building - OKCTalk (http://www.okctalk.com/showwiki.php?title=SandRidge+Amenities+Building&page=4#post587933)

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This is showing Broadway closed for approx. two months. Any one hear any specfic details on it? Whole street vs. lane reduction? This will cause some impact for the Thunder games, so I'm wondering how much the city will allow.

That SandRidge plan is just for the sidewalks.

However, I don't know if it will affect the adjoining streets or not.

This is showing Broadway closed for approx. two months. Any one hear any specfic details on it? Whole street vs. lane reduction? This will cause some impact for the Thunder games, so I'm wondering how much the city will allow.

that is for the side walk not all of broadway

Is this for the P180 improvements around the SandRidge complex?

No, SandRidge asked for an exclusion from the P180 stuff so they could do their own thing.

However, their design plans were approved.

That seems odd. I thought the whole point of P180/90/45 was to unify downtown. Does SandRidge's plan resemble the stuff being used elsewhere or is it more like what Dowell got an exception for?

Is this for the P180 improvements around the SandRidge complex?

i don't believe so ... however at this weeks EDtrust meeting they received (Item IV/B) the consultant review report for package 6 and 7 ..

Package 6 – NW 6th Street, Harvey Avenue to Robinson Avenue; Dean
A. McGee Avenue from Robinson to Broadway Avenue; Robert S. Kerr
Avenue from Harvey Avenue to Robinson Avenue; Main Street from
Robinson Avenue to Broadway Avenue, Robinson Avenue from Park
Avenue to Dean A. McGee Avenue and E.K. Gaylord Boulevard from
Reno Avenue to Sheridan Avenue

Package 7 – Robert S. Kerr Avenue from Walker Avenue to Harvey
Avenue; Park Avenue from Hudson Avenue to Broadway Avenue;
Harvey Avenue from Park Avenue to Dean A. McGee Avenue and
Broadway Avenue from Main Street to Robert S. Kerr Avenue

That seems odd. I thought the whole point of P180/90/45 was to unify downtown. Does SandRidge's plan resemble the stuff being used elsewhere or is it more like what Dowell got an exception for?

I think their modifications were only slight and meant to make sure the sidewalks and fixtures blended with their other hardscape.

But also keep in mind, SandRidge is doing this at their own expense.

I think their modifications were only slight and meant to make sure the sidewalks and fixtures blended with their other hardscape.

But also keep in mind, SandRidge is doing this at their own expense.

their sidewalks look very much like the p180 sidewalks

Thanks Pete and BoulderSooner for the clarification.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8289115786_3147272955_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77483833@N04/8289115786/)
SandRidge Center & Commons (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77483833@N04/8289115786/) by lazio85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77483833@N04/), on Flickr

Now that looks good ! Is the canopy covered also ???

Yes, the canopy now has a type of mesh on top.

As I posted after a recent tour, it's meant to filter the elements like a tree rather than completely block them like an umbrella.

What's up on top of the canopy? Lights used to light up the Sandridge Building?

What's up on top of the canopy? Lights used to light up the Sandridge Building?

Yes.

Cool.

The Braniff Building looks great - SandRidge deserves a lot of credit for a well executed concept.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8415550358_9a6f9f5aab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77483833@N04/8415550358/)
SandRidge Canopy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77483833@N04/8415550358/) by lazio85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77483833@N04/), on Flickr

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Good god, that thing is massive.

Any updates on the new tower? Seems with the financial trouble Sandridge is in, allegations and investigations,this may no longer be a priority and put on hold for a few years or even canceled.

Any updates on the new tower? Seems with the financial trouble Sandridge is in, allegations and investigations,this may no longer be a priority and put on hold for a few years or even canceled.

I doubt they need any additional space considering they let employees who were in the Permian asset groups go in January.

It was an odd move that they sold off everything they own in the Permian, no?

It was an odd move that they sold off everything they own in the Permian, no?

The way I understand it, is that the Mississippi Lime in Northern Oklahoma & Southern Kansas is much more profitable. Also, the article I read said a lot of those white collar workers that was in the Permian would switch to the ML, and not be laid off,as was mentioned above.

That makes sense, bellaboo. I just didn't understand the sale, but I'm not terribly familiar with the profitability of the various plays in relation to SandRidge.

That makes sense, bellaboo. I just didn't understand the sale, but I'm not terribly familiar with the profitability of the various plays in relation to SandRidge.

The ML in OK and KS is pretty shallow which makes it a lot cheaper to drill than some of the deeper formations down in the Permian Basin. Also, generally lease bonus per acre and royalties in KS are lower than in many parts of the Permian Basin due to lack of recent oil and gas activity in Kansas (at least earlier on in the leasing rush), which increases profit margin. Regulations are also a little less stringent and favorable to drilling in OK and KS than in TX. I'm probably over generalizing it and I'm sure more went into the decision than that, but that's my 2 cents for what it's worth.

Thanks for the insight, Phi.

This morning I noticed that it looks like they opened up part of the sidewalk on Robert S. Kerr - West of Broadway. Yeah!

I've noticed lately in how bad of shape the common areas of the Broadway Kerr parking garage are. Anyone know if Sandridge has plans and/or funds to spruce up the neglected parking garage lobbys? (Glass has cracks and holes-bullet or rock damage). Tint is peeled off in places, tile is old and outdated, needs fresh paint, etc. A little bit of money would go a long way in bringing a little new life to their parking garage.

There were renderings of the Broadway Kerr Garage being completely renovated and expanded to encompass the drive-in bank immediately north. Would also include ground-level retail.

Perhaps they are waiting for a bigger project before putting more money into the place.

There were renderings of the Broadway Kerr Garage being completely renovated and expanded to encompass the drive-in bank immediately north. Would also include ground-level retail.

Perhaps they are waiting for a bigger project before putting more money into the place.

I love that idea. Hope that it happens.

And then add several floors of residential above it (I know, fat chance in hell)

This is the rendering of the garage that I mentioned... It's in the article above as well:

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/urban-development-buildings/1564d1337168316-sandridge-center-commons-sandridge12.jpg

In the latest TPG presentation, "Creating Value at Sandridge," they talk about slashing overhead from $200 million to $50 million a year and specifically mention real estate expenses. If the board gets voted out, I don't see any of these future development plans happening.

http://www.shareholdersforsandridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Creating-Value-at-SandRidge.pdf

I'm just hoping the Amenities Building gets finished.

Fortunately, the Braniff is almost done as is most of their campus landscaping.

However, they are also supposed to contribute not only to the rebuilding of Kerr Park but also be responsible for it's on-going programming.

Well, so much for their proposed 20 story office tower...doesn't look like that is going to happen...wow...

Well, so much for their proposed 20 story office tower...doesn't look like that is going to happen...wow...

Jeez, Don't jump off the cliff yet... The tower doesn't look likely for awhile due to SD's financial situation, but TPG is fighting an Uphill battle trying to replace the whole board. It's far from a done deal.

Well, so much for their proposed 20 story office tower...doesn't look like that is going to happen...wow...

Hopefully Contintental or OG&E or Devon (or somebody) will make an announcement soon that will make us all forget about the proposed SD tower.
:)

Kerr-McGee Collection

Color Commercials. 1962. - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxIdJKmW2Jg&list=PL73jnAiD15NCgzciOKcWkiE4eG-aH6tRP&feature=player_detailpage#t=567s)


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BOK Plaza construction. Shows Braniff and Oklahoma Savings & Loan.

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August 1969

StreetView (https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=35.470901,-97.516739&spn=0.00198,0.003026&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=35.470901,-97.516739&panoid=ugJhzgquz-o9tOemUYtvWA&cbp=12,141.66,,0,-12.45)

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Found a ton of old construction photos around SandRidge HQ in the late 60's through 70's... I'll post them when I can get them uploaded.

December 1956

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February 1957

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June 1957

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July 1957

This building was the old YMCA that Doug goes into more detail on this blog post. It was resurfaced and "modernized" to look the way it did until it was destroyed several years ago.
Doug Dawgz Blog: SandRidge Proposal ? What Have We Got To Lose? (http://dougdawg.blogspot.com/2010/05/sandridge-proposal-what-have-we-got-to.html)

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December 1957

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May 1958

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September 1958

Former YMCA building finished.

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1968

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Kerr-McGee (SandRidge) Tower Model

February 1969

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March 1969

India Temple building with new exterior. AT&T Building going up in the background.

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June 1969

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July 1969

Dennis Hotel

Building in the background is where the glass facade of the Braniff is today. East side of Braniff.

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September 1969

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Space between Braniff (left) and Oklahoma Savings and Loan (right)

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Kerr-McGee (SandRidge) Tower construction

January 1970

Journal Record Building in the background, roof says "American General Building".

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March 5 1970

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March 13 1970

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March 24 1970

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April 2 1970

Next few photos, in the top half shows buildings where NW 3rd St continued to Dean A. McGee before E.K. Gaylord Blvd. East of the Pioneer Building.

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April 30 1970

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October 1974

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Dean A. McGee

Two concerning articles today:

SandRidge proxy fight could affect downtown Oklahoma City | News OK (http://newsok.com/sandridge-proxy-fight-could-affect-downtown-oklahoma-city/article/3758324)

SandRidge and its activist shareholder have different plans for the company's future | News OK (http://newsok.com/sandridge-and-its-activist-shareholder-have-different-plans-for-the-companys-future/article/3758323)

Also:
http://www.okctalk.com/local-businesses/32736-sandridge-energy-news.html