Are there any plans to fix that last top corner window on devon

That window is actually made with Unobtanium, it takes 4 years to harvest enough of the mineral to construct just a handful of windows.

The LED strips used on the tower are also 20% Unobtanium, so they are also in the queue.

Devon is going to be looking amazing in 2037!

Great pic! I bet it looks cool at night.

That window is actually made with Unobtanium, it takes 4 years to harvest enough of the mineral to construct just a handful of windows.

The LED strips used on the tower are also 20% Unobtanium, so they are also in the queue.

Devon is going to be looking amazing in 2037!

probably should have just used Tech like Dallas or Charlotte (or Atl). Don't see their towers going dark. Ever.

That window is actually made with Unobtanium, it takes 4 years to harvest enough of the mineral to construct just a handful of windows.


LMAO at Unobtanium...... It sounds like it's kind of Unobtaniumable

LMAO at Unobtanium...... It sounds like it's kind of Unobtaniumable

Comes from Pandora's neighboring planet. :)

Our city invested 38 of the 70 acres to the upper downtown park with a total cost at $132 million funded by MAPS 3. The 17 acre Myriad Botanical Garden align next to the upper park yielding 55 acres devoted to the DT park core . The final 32 acres will complete the 70 park.

What has OKC learned from previous MAPS initiatives; my observation is to make sure there's more than enough money budgeted for these projects. Recall that our downtown arena (Paycom, Chesapeake, Ford centers) almost got cut from MAPS I if an extension wasn't approved by the voters which included funds in arena upgrades to later after 2002 opening to lure the NBA to OKC.

The $11 million Myriad Botanical Gardens received a $30 million makeover approved in 2011; with $9 million upgrades added in 2020.

Enjoy our beautiful Scissortail Park & Myriad Botanical Gardens, all 55 acres with a total investment of $152 million dating back to MAPS 1.

I might be late on this, but Verbode is advertising groups of 3-6 adjacent lots (25 total) immediately west of the park for prime redevelopment. https://www.verbode.com/northshorelots

I might be late on this, but Verbode is advertising groups of 3-6 adjacent lots (25 total) immediately west of the park for prime redevelopment. https://www.verbode.com/northshorelots

125k per lot is a pretty good deal in today's market.

Except it doesn't look like you can buy them individually?

125k per lot is a pretty good deal in today's market.

These lots don't seem insanely valuable, yet I know why they are. They are very, very small lots, and unless multiple are bought right next to each other, vertical development is required. Who in OKC is good at vertical development?

Construction update from the MAPS 3 subcommittee.

Lower section is set to open September 2nd.


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I am glad this park is being built and these materials were purchased before inflation became such a concern. Our downtown parks are something special.

Super excited to see some concerts announced for the park in May! Amythyst Kiah is very good! I don't want to miss her. Also Leann Rimes in May.

Press release:

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March 22, 2022
Scissortail Park Concerts 2022 debuts in May
First concerts in May feature two powerhouse artists – Amythyst Kiah (5/8) and LeAnn Rimes (5/21)

OKLAHOMA CITY – Scissortail Park’s popular free summer concert series returns in May to the Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn. Sunday, May 8 features up-and-coming singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah. Saturday, May 21 Scissortail Park welcomes international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and award-winning songwriter, LeAnn Rimes. Both concerts are free and open to the public.

“The Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn was designed to establish a premier outdoor venue for live music in downtown Oklahoma City. Beginning with the Kings of Leon in 2019 to open the Park, we have since featured dozens of great musicians and bands at our concerts as well as music provided by the many community groups that use the Park for their events. The Park is alive with the sound of music,” said Maureen Heffernan, CEO of Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation.

We are so excited for our 2022 concert season that begins in May. Amythyst Kiah and LeAnn Rimes kick off our season making Scissortail Park a place like no other in Oklahoma to experience top musical talent. Thanks to generous concert sponsors, our concerts are all free to the public.”

The Scissortail Park Concerts series run May through September 2022. Additional announcements coming soon. See scissortailpark.org/calendar for more information.

MAY CONCERTS
Amythyst Kiah - Sunday, May 8 | 7pm
Amythyst Kiah’s Rounder Records debut, Wary + Strange, marks the combination of two vastly different worlds: the iconoclastic alt-rock that first sparked her musical passion and the roots/old-time music scene where she’s found breakout success in recent years, including recognition from Rolling Stone as “one of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets.”

With an unforgettable voice that is both unfettered and exquisitely controlled, the Tennessee-bred singer/songwriter expands on the uncompromising artistry she most recently revealed as part of Our Native Daughters—an all-women-of-color supergroup along with Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla and Allison Russell. Kiah-penned the standout song, “Black Myself” which earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best American Roots Song and won Song of the Year at the 2019 Folk Alliance International Awards.

LeAnn Rimes - Saturday, May 21 | 7pm
LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won "Best New Artist" making her the youngest solo artist to take home a Grammy® Award, and at 15, she became the first country artist to win "Artist of the Year" at the Billboard Music Awards.

Out of the 42 singles she has released throughout her expansive career, LeAnn's ballad "How Do I Live" holds the record as Billboard's Hot 100 all-time #1 hit by a female artist and continues to rank #4 on Billboard's "Greatest of All Time: Hot 100 Song." 15 of her multi-genre singles are top-10 hits, including "Can't Fight the Moonlight," which went #1 in 11 countries.

In 2020, Rimes shined the brightest and won season four of FOX's The Masked Singer, with Entertainment Weekly stating that she delivered .".. the most beautiful performance in the history of The Masked Singer." Most recently, she served as the inspiration judge on the Discovery+ competition series, Meet Your Makers Showdown, which started streaming November 2021.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available to support the Scissortail Park Concerts 2022 series. Please contact Jayme Phillips, Director of Development at jphillips@scissortailpark.org or 405.445.6263 for more information.

Weekly Farmers Market begins this Saturday.
https://scissortailpark.org/farmersmarket/

The park was absolutely jam packed today with the farmers market and the Wind Festival. Tons of families out there, enjoying the space.

They have almost all the pavers installed on the promenade.

I wish they would go ahead and open this area this summer rather than wait for the fall. They could fence off the two buildings and sports courts.

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That area just looks so sketch.

Is there a type of grass that could be planted there that isn't yellow like 8 months a year?

Is there a type of grass that could be planted there that isn't yellow like 8 months a year?

Hard to do when we are in a drought. Not very much grass does well in drought conditions, and I think the kind that does is expensive.

Is there a type of grass that could be planted there that isn't yellow like 8 months a year?

I am sure they can but they have decided not to go that route. This isn't a golf course. They plant a lot of drought tolerant native grasses, trees, and other plants to be a good steward of the environment.

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I absolutely love the concept of the great park and the link to the river and Wiley Post Park. All this is really going to be a gem for the city.

I can't help but saying every time I see pics of the lower park and that big cutout of the Cusack Meat parking lot I just want to - well, lets say it makes me angry. I realize I don't know all of the facts so I don't know if it is Cusack or the city's doing but that issue needs to be resolved and that plot of land added to the park. Buy them the lots to the north for Pete's sake!

I absolutely love the concept of the great park and the link to the river and Wiley Post Park. All this is really going to be a gem for the city.

I can't help but saying every time I see pics of the lower park and that big cutout of the Cusack Meat parking lot I just want to - well, lets say it makes me angry. I realize I don't know all of the facts so I don't know if it is Cusack or the city's doing but that issue needs to be resolved and that plot of land added to the park. Buy them the lots to the north for Pete's sake!

I feel the same way, but I believe it was said that Cusack's was trying to take the City to the cleaners on that property.

That was the impression I have, too, but I was not certain enough to make a statement. If this is the case, at some point it can become an matter of letting the company know no one NEEDS to buy their product if they aren't going to be a good corporate citizen. As I said, if it is a matter of parking or trucks turning, the city can buy them a piece of adjoining land to the north.

The city filed eminent domain proceedings on Cusack, then pulled out when they realized the independent appraisers appointed by the court were going to come back with a price they didn't want to pay. They did the same thing when trying to acquire the land between Scissortail and Myriad Gardens for the convention center, and for the Uhaul property in Bricktown.

If you wait until the formal appraisals are on court records, you can no longer back out.

So, it was the city that wasn't willing to pay the fair market price.

The city filed eminent domain proceedings on Cusack, then pulled out when they realized the independent appraisers appointed by the court were going to come back with a price they didn't want to pay. They did the same thing when trying to acquire the land between Scissortail and Myriad Gardens for the convention center, and for the Uhaul property in Bricktown.

If you wait until the formal appraisals are on court records, you can no longer back out.

So, it was the city that wasn't willing to pay the fair market price.

i think it is fair to say that the is very risk adverse and they were worried that cusack had a chance to win the ED proceeding ... Cusack IIRC was argueing that if they lost the land IN question they would have to relocated their entire facility and because where they are now is grandfathered in to a lot of new regulations it would be very very expensive .. .

so if they city had lost the proceeding they would have been on the hook for millions and millions of dollars .. and they were not prepared to take that risk

I can't help but saying every time I see pics of the lower park and that big cutout of the Cusack Meat parking lot I just want to - well, lets say it makes me angry!

At some point, should they have just backed up a brinks truck and said, "ok, blank check, how much do you want?".

At some point, should they have just backed up a brinks truck and said, "ok, blank check, how much do you want?".

they wanted 5.6 mil

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/columns/2016/11/23/company-seeks-56-million-as-part-of-proposed-maps-3-park-settlement/60635247007/

the entire lower park land acquisition budget was less then 10.5 mil

Seems like something that would've been a good use of MAPS funds. I agree with Mug that that area sticks out like a sore thumb.

Normally I would say if there was excess collections that would be great idea, but we know that the state fair arena will be grabbing up any excess in the near term.

thanks to everyone for the further information. Perhaps my earlier mentioned land trade for the lots to the north might have made the entire deal much more affordable, but maybe it was all part of negotiations.

The really fun conclusion to this is the inevitable paid parking lot that either Cusack or the people they sell it to are going to put up in the middle of the park.

they wanted 5.6 mil

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/columns/2016/11/23/company-seeks-56-million-as-part-of-proposed-maps-3-park-settlement/60635247007/

the entire lower park land acquisition budget was less then 10.5 mil

They probably want more than that now.

The really fun conclusion to this is the inevitable paid parking lot that either Cusack or the people they sell it to are going to put up in the middle of the park.

the second cusack sells it the city will ED it ..

and if Cusack turned it into parking it would kill their argument that they need it for truck turns to unload and the city would ED it

They probably want more than that now.

Of course, they're probably hoping the city capitulates to their constantly increasing asking price. And if not, they could always hold it out of spite to purposefully decrease property value around the park.

Of course, they're probably hoping the city capitulates to their constantly increasing asking price. And if not, they could always hold it out of spite to purposefully decrease property value around the park.

I have spoken to the owner. He is a true capitalist.

they wanted 5.6 mil

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/columns/2016/11/23/company-seeks-56-million-as-part-of-proposed-maps-3-park-settlement/60635247007/

the entire lower park land acquisition budget was less then 10.5 mil

I will never buy a slab of bacon from these people again. What a disgusting display of civic indifference.

they wanted 5.6 mil

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the entire lower park land acquisition budget was less then 10.5 mil

Wouldn't this fact invalidate any claim from Cusack that the value of that parcel is remotely close to the amount being asked?

They eminent domained my dad’s lot on 15th between Harvey and Robinson. The amount they offered was a slap in the face.

Wouldn't this fact invalidate any claim from Cusack that the value of that parcel is remotely close to the amount being asked?

Not necessarily. maybe a lawyer can clarify this better or set me straight, but municipal takings like this one are different than State takings (ODOT, OTA, etc.). O.S. 11, Section 22-104 says

Every municipality shall have the right to: . . . 3. Exercise the right of eminent domain for any municipal purpose, within or without its corporate limits, and to establish, lay, and operate any plant or pipeline upon any land or right-of-way taken pursuant to eminent domain. Any business or profession which is affected by the right of eminent domain as exercised pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be considered as a property right of the owner thereof and proper allowance therefor shall be made; (Bold for emphasis)

In takings by the State, damages to the business are not compensatory. Therefore, it is my understanding in this instance, if Cusack's has a good argument that their business is damaged or rendered unfeasible at that location, it is less about the value of the real estate. Rather, what is the cost to cure the existing building deficiencies or relocated the business to a substitute property with equal utility on top of compensation for a loss of business income.

Not necessarily. maybe a lawyer can clarify this better or set me straight, but municipal takings like this one are different than State takings (ODOT, OTA, etc.). O.S. 11, Section 22-104 says

Every municipality shall have the right to: . . . 3. Exercise the right of eminent domain for any municipal purpose, within or without its corporate limits, and to establish, lay, and operate any plant or pipeline upon any land or right-of-way taken pursuant to eminent domain. Any business or profession which is affected by the right of eminent domain as exercised pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be considered as a property right of the owner thereof and proper allowance therefor shall be made; (Bold for emphasis)

In takings by the State, damages to the business are not compensatory. Therefore, it is my understanding in this instance, if Cusack's has a good argument that their business is damaged or rendered unfeasible at that location, it is less about the value of the real estate. Rather, what is the cost to cure the existing building deficiencies or relocated the business to a substitute property with equal utility on top of compensation for a loss of business income.

this is correct they were going to argue that their business couldn't continue in the current location with out his lot for trucks to back in to deliver/pick up ..

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The drive north on Robinson Avenue from Wiley Post Park, you can see the construction of the remaining acres of lower Scissortail Park to the upper park--with Skydance Bridge and as you cross over I-40 it leads you to the circle right in front of our beautiful new convention center and Omni Hotel. Beautiful sight to see. Now the remains of the old hub cap & muffler shops to the right of your drive is a grim reminder of the grave yard of activity that use to be a vibrant hub cap alley.

If you're in Capitol Hill visit Coney Island 240 S. W. 25th Street (across from old John A. Browns) some of the best hot dogs with chili & onions and a selection of pasta dishes--well worth your trip.

Vibrant? Do we have pics of this vibrant hubcap alley? Legit curious to see.

Vibrant? Do we have pics of this vibrant hubcap alley? Legit curious to see.

...use to be

I hope they can get the grass established before the July/August heat.

...use to be

I understood that part, still curious if there are pics, historic or othereise.

I hope they can get the grass established before the July/August heat.

+1.

Thanks for the pics and the updates Pete.

I understood that part, still curious if there are pics, historic or othereise.

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cool, thanks!

From today (Wednesday). The camera on my drone is messed up which is why the photos look weird.

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when is the south end suppose to open?

Does anyone know what that little patch of dirt is in the lake in that last pic? I've walked by it several times and I've been wondering.

when is the south end suppose to open?

This fall

Whatever happened with the proposed feather sculpture that was supposed to go in the corner of the park by the Omni?

Whatever happened with the proposed feather sculpture that was supposed to go in the corner of the park by the Omni?

I asked about this and was told it was in fabrication.

I believe it will be installed later in the year.

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Update at yesterday’s OKC Arts Commission meeting: The “Light As A Feather” sculpture is scheduled for installation in September. Cool addition to OKC’s public arts collection.

Did anyone get to see Amythyst Kiah as the sissortail park? I missed this concert on the 8th.

This weekend is LeAnn Rimes if anyone is interested.