They can easily be taken down if there is a problem with accidents at this intersection.

I hate those! I like knowing where I am at in the sequence of the signal as I am approaching. For example, if I see the left arrows are going and I am coming up, I might not need to slow down as much as by the time I get to the intersection the forward green lights may be on. Or if I see the forward green lights are on, I know I probably won't make the light and can plan accordingly... might make a right turn on red or get in the left turn lane. Turning traffic always goes first in the sequence.

That is the whole point though - to get you to slow down.

Yeah, I myself hate driving around these traffic calming devices, but I recognize their importance nonetheless.

That is the whole point though - to get you to slow down.

It makes me drive even faster between them.....most of my road rage comes from our idiotic traffic signals and how (poorly) they are timed/programmed.

It makes me drive even faster between them.....most of my road rage comes from our idiotic traffic signals and how (poorly) they are timed/programmed.

I know what you are syaing. Driving makes me angry too - so I stopped doing it. You don't see very many roadrage bicycle riders.

I know what you are syaing. Driving makes me angry too - so I stopped doing it. You don't see very many roadrage bicycle riders.

You have no idea, I would love to get rid of the car, at least every day use of it. Unfortunately this city doesn't provide me much of any other option right now. I don't trust our drivers enough to ride in the streets...most of the people I know despise bicycle riders because they make them change lanes....

Believe me when I say we're on the same page! At this point in time I am unable to pay to live downtown and the commute to where I work has no viable public transit to where I work or anywhere nearby. One of these days....my dream is to live in OKC without depending on a car someday!

Well now I see where your username comes from..

It makes me drive even faster between them.....most of my road rage comes from our idiotic traffic signals and how (poorly) they are timed/programmed.

One of the biggest adjustments I had to make once I moved from Oklahoma to Wichita was to get used to how much WORSE their traffic signals are operated. There are no sensors anywhere so you just sit at a light in the middle of the night for two minutes with no traffic. So... it could be worse.

One of the biggest adjustments I had to make once I moved from Oklahoma to Wichita was to get used to how much WORSE their traffic signals are operated. There are no sensors anywhere so you just sit at a light in the middle of the night for two minutes with no traffic. So... it could be worse.

You mean you just drive right through the red light when no one is around, right?

Reserved my unit the other day for a May 1 move-in. 3rd floor facing south, my view will be Aloft and part of the business district.

Reserved my unit the other day for a May 1 move-in. 3rd floor facing south, my view will be Aloft and part of the business district.

Congratulations! Would you be kind enough to post some photos when you move in? And possibly some updates on the Aloft construction from time to time? I'm jealous, would love to be moving downtown right now.

Congratulations! Would you be kind enough to post some photos when you move in? And possibly some updates on the Aloft construction from time to time? I'm jealous, would love to be moving downtown right now.

Oh definitely! I meant to take some pictures when I took the tour on Monday but was too occupied asking questions and taking it all in. Here's the one I managed to snap, it's a view from the balcony of unit 273, a floor below the actual unit I'll be renting. Notice how Aloft will be taking up most of the view especially since it'll be 7 stories, but hey, it's better than my current view in the 'burbs.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y161/uptheundagrnd/photo.jpg

Not 100% sure but I think my view of Bricktown will be pretty well blocked by Aloft.

It will be. Only the units on the far west end will have views into Bricktown; right down Oklahoma Avenue.

Yeah, you'll just have to stare at some beautiful modern architecture and lots of people milling about the streets. Granted, it is understandably difficult to imagine an environment not defined by open range, especially with views from a Fourth Floor.

Yeah, you'll just have to stare at some beautiful modern architecture and lots of people milling about the streets. Granted, it is understandably difficult to imagine an environment not defined by open range, especially with views from a Fourth Floor.

Charming.

It will be. Only the units on the far west end will have views into Bricktown; right down Oklahoma Avenue.

Nope. Was at the St. party's parade yesterday and you could easily see nearly ALL the south facing units. I think after LEVEL is built, many south facing will still have a good view. Either way, on their balconies they can still view the DT skyline, even if they can't see Brickrown.

Some of them will have a skyline view metro, but Bricktown views will be a memory after Aloft is completed, except in units on the west end of the development. Established via a property tour last week.

I'd rather have a DT skyline view than Bricktown any day.

I'd rather have a DT skyline view than Bricktown any day.

Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing. I don't know about how it would be at night but when I went on the Level tour, Bricktown didn't really seem like much to look at from up on 2nd anyway.

It's better to look at during the night time than it is during the day. Lots of lights and people bustling about on the streets. I wouldn't mind having that view, but would probably personally prefer the skyline view.

I took a tour of Level today and was very impressed. The granite countertops are huge, and the wood floors look nice. I really like the layout and will be reserving my unit soon. I'll be graduating from OU on May 12th, so I'm looking at the Phase-II move-in which is on May 15th. Unfortunately the phase-II apartments are only north or east facing, since I was hoping for one with a view of downtown and Aloft. But I'll be getting a 1-bedroom with a view of the Brownstones to the north, which I think will be well worth $850 a month. Can't wait!

I took a tour of Level today and was very impressed. The granite countertops are huge, and the wood floors look nice. I really like the layout and will be reserving my unit soon. I'll be graduating from OU on May 12th, so I'm looking at the Phase-II move-in which is on May 15th. Unfortunately the phase-II apartments are only north or east facing, since I was hoping for one with a view of downtown and Aloft. But I'll be getting a 1-bedroom with a view of the Brownstones to the north, which I think will be well worth $850 a month. Can't wait!

I'm kinda surprised all the Phase II units aren't spoken for already. Good luck with your unit, I'll be on the opposite side of you come May 1st.

I took a tour of Level today and was very impressed. The granite countertops are huge, and the wood floors look nice. I really like the layout and will be reserving my unit soon. I'll be graduating from OU on May 12th, so I'm looking at the Phase-II move-in which is on May 15th. Unfortunately the phase-II apartments are only north or east facing, since I was hoping for one with a view of downtown and Aloft. But I'll be getting a 1-bedroom with a view of the Brownstones to the north, which I think will be well worth $850 a month. Can't wait!

What's the square footage on the $850 unit? I'm hoping there are some 1bd units left for phase 2.

I will say that I'm loving all of the budding, new urbanites that are able to move downtown now because of this project.

I forgot to ask about square footage but it's pretty spacious, especially the living area. And as of right now it seems like there are plenty of 1-bedrooms left for phase-II.

What's the square footage on the $850 unit? I'm hoping there are some 1bd units left for phase 2.

What's the square footage on the $850 unit? I'm hoping there are some 1bd units left for phase 2.

I wanna say the square footage for the $850 units is 631, sounds small, but Sean is right it seems very spacious for 631.

I will say that I'm loving all of the budding, new urbanites that are able to move downtown now because of this project.
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I wanna say the square footage for the $850 units is 631, sounds small, but Sean is right it seems very spacious for 631.

Corey, if you or Sean have a direct number to the sales team at Level would you mind PM'ing it to me? I submitted the pre-leasing app and I've left messages but I haven't heard back from them yet.

Corey, if you or Sean have a direct number to the sales team at Level would you mind PM'ing it to me? I submitted the pre-leasing app and I've left messages but I haven't heard back from them yet.

PM'd

New photos from Level's Facebook page:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level4212a.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level4212b.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level4212c.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level4212d.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level4212e.jpg

Just curious, how many other people in this thread are actually gonna be living at Level?

I recently went and toured the property and and unfortunately was pretty let down. I had been excited about the possibility of moving in for a while and was just waiting to check them out to sign the lease. When we toured I was just really under whelmed by the apts, the kitchen wasn't what i was hoping for, but the main kicker for me that made me decide against moving in was the size of the rooms. I looked at every 2 bedroom floor plan and every single one of the rooms reminded me of my college apts. I would have barely been able to move my bed in there. what a bummer.

$71,000 building permit for Native Roots.

Must be turning the shell over for the finish work.

I recently went and toured the property and and unfortunately was pretty let down. I had been excited about the possibility of moving in for a while and was just waiting to check them out to sign the lease. When we toured I was just really under whelmed by the apts, the kitchen wasn't what i was hoping for, but the main kicker for me that made me decide against moving in was the size of the rooms. I looked at every 2 bedroom floor plan and every single one of the rooms reminded me of my college apts. I would have barely been able to move my bed in there. what a bummer.

One of the adjustments that is necessary when switching to an urban lifestyle is the size of the living space (unless you have a lot of money). Unlike a suburban home which has space to fulfill every Human need and want (including gift wrapping rooms and lavish home theaters), urban 'homes' only fulfill the basic needs (sleep, light cooking, a bathroom, and a place to store 14 days’ worth of clothing). You are supposed to use the public space around you for dinning, recreation, entertainment, etc... It isn't a lifestyle for everyone. Maybe you should look into SOSA where you can get a house but still have easy access to urban amenities.

One of the adjustments that is necessary when switching to an urban lifestyle is the size of the living space (unless you have a lot of money). Unlike a suburban home which has space to fulfill every Human need and want (including gift wrapping rooms and lavish home theaters), urban 'homes' only fulfill the basic needs (sleep, light cooking, a bathroom, and a place to store 14 days’ worth of clothing). You are supposed to use the public space around you for dinning, recreation, entertainment, etc... It isn't a lifestyle for everyone. Maybe you should look into SOSA where you can get a house but still have easy access to urban amenities.

Very accurate portrayal of the urban experience

One of the adjustments that is necessary when switching to an urban lifestyle is the size of the living space (unless you have a lot of money). Unlike a suburban home which has space to fulfill every Human need and want (including gift wrapping rooms and lavish home theaters), urban 'homes' only fulfill the basic needs (sleep, light cooking, a bathroom, and a place to store 14 days’ worth of clothing). You are supposed to use the public space around you for dinning, recreation, entertainment, etc... It isn't a lifestyle for everyone. Maybe you should look into SOSA where you can get a house but still have easy access to urban amenities.
Very accurate portrayal of the urban experience

I just went throught this very discussion with my wife. We finally found a place we can agree to move to and started looking at housing size. She was concerned there wouldn't be enough cabinet space to hold thing like the bread maker. I told we aren't supposed to have a bread maker. If we want fresh bread we are supposed to go down to the corner bakery and buy it. Likewise with a cake. We go buy a cake from the bakery, not make it out of a box.

So you will be moving to Level?

If you don't mind sharing where do you agree to look? I know you have been trying to make a move for quite some time.

I don't think Kerry is moving into LEVEL.

So you will be moving to Level?

If you don't mind sharing where do you agree to look? I know you have been trying to make a move for quite some time.

We had a complete change in direction (Florida being an income tax free state played a large part in it). We are now looking to move to Fernandina Beach, FL. It is a very compact community that will allow us to walk or ride bikes everywhere we want to go and is very pedestrian oriented around its downtown. While it doesn't have big city amenities (no sports teams) it does have all fundamentals in place like restaurants, retail, civic activities, etc. I attended one of their sustainability meeting last week and I could fit in very well with the group as they are missing a voice for urban sustainability. I would still prefer downtown OKC but when you are married it isn't always what one person wants. Of course,we still have a house that we need sell so any move is still a ways away.

http://www.fbfl.us/

To Spartan's comment - if it was just me I would have no problem living in Level. My material needs are pretty low. I would rather sit at a wrought iron patio table along a sidewalk than at an 8 person dinning room table.

If I lived in Jacksonville, I'd move to Springfield. It's certainly bikeable and there are a few restaurants, coffee shops and bars within walking distance. It's not far from downtown and maybe someday they'll get that walking trail to downtown done. There are a fair number of parks. Prices are very affordable and you can get decent space with a tiny yard and garage. It's an old-fashioned equivalent of what housing in SoSA may someday be like, with comparable distances.

Betts, if you get back to Jax checkout San Marco and Little Five Points.

Native Roots starting to take shape (courtesy Metro):

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level4612.jpg

Betts, if you get back to Jax checkout San Marco and Little Five Points.I'll be in Jax in the fall. We go to San Marco and Little Five regularly and I like them. But since my son lives in Springfield I have to be booster.

From today:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level41712.jpg

^Whoa! I love it!

Hate to be that guy, but I'm a little bummed about the final product. Bottom third looks good. Bringing bodies to the neighborhood is a +.

Hate to be that guy, but I'm a little bummed about the final product. Bottom third looks good. Bringing bodies to the neighborhood is a +.

Honestly, I feel you. The white-ish sides leave it looking vague and unfinished. I'm just excited to see it looking like a livable structure with the move-in dates comig up so soon.

In person, the details show much better and doesn't look nearly as plain as would indicate in this photo.

I think it's a great compromise of style and value.

In person, the details show much better and doesn't look nearly as plain as would indicate in this photo.

I think it's a great compromise of style and value.

Yeah, the photo doesn't make it look that good. In person, it's better. Plus, when they finish with the landscaping I think it will add a little more "depth" to the structure.

Believe it or not but two weeks from today the first tenants are set to move in.

note the first of the south side parking spaces were poured a few days ago

Believe it or not but two weeks from today the first tenants are set to move in.

Yup, I'm one of them! It's gonna be interesting to see how it'll be living in a place where construction is still going on in the Phase 2-4 units... Now that I think about it, the unit right next to mine is a phase 4 that'll still be under construction for a while after I move in.

Here's a picture from today showing the parking and sidewalk on the south and the cool chevron lights pointing to the parking garage entrance.
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Sorry for the crappy zoomed cell phone quality...

I love those chevron lights.

I love those chevron lights.

Yeah me too! I was driving by one night and it caught my attention so I wanted to check em out, but that section of the street is blocked off now. They're pretty damn bright at night.

So I've been a lurker on these forums for the past year or so and finally got around to signing up. Unfortunately I haven't been able to go by the apartments in about 3 weeks since I toured, but thanks for posting that picture, the sidewalks and garage lights are looking great. I got notice yesterday that my application was approved, so I'll be moving in around May 15, can't wait!

Yeah me too! I was driving by one night and it caught my attention so I wanted to check em out, but that section of the street is blocked off now. They're pretty damn bright at night.

that section of the street is now open at night ...

that section of the street is now open at night ...

Time to go do some more lurking.

So I've been a lurker on these forums for the past year or so and finally got around to signing up. Unfortunately I haven't been able to go by the apartments in about 3 weeks since I toured, but thanks for posting that picture, the sidewalks and garage lights are looking great. I got notice yesterday that my application was approved, so I'll be moving in around May 15, can't wait!

I checked out your website, James. Congratulations on your success and we will appreciate your imput here.