Oh you are still a puppy when it comes to trolling compared to this guy. LOLI have never trolled around here. . . .I just think OKC deserves a few high-fives for its accomplishments and progress. . . see what I did there? lol ;)

I have never trolled around here. . . .I just think OKC deserves a few high-fives for its accomplishments and progress. . . see what I did there? lol ;)

Where is something heavy I can throw...

Well, there is a very specific place in the world, not sure if I've ever mentioned it. It is about 250 miles south of us, and it's pretty heavy; weighs a few billion tons(well, I'm not sure exactly how much it weighs), if you could throw that smack dab into the I35/I240 junction, that'd be greeeeaaaaat trolololol ;)

Well, there is a very specific place in the world, not sure if I've ever mentioned it. It about 250 miles south of us, and it is pretty heavy; weighs a few billion tons(well, I'm not sure exactly how much it weighs), if you could throw that smack dab into the I35/I240 junction, that'd be greeeeaaaaat trolololol ;)

Down boy. :wink:

Well, there is a very specific place in the world, not sure if I've ever mentioned it. It is about 250 miles south of us, and it's pretty heavy; weighs a few billion tons(well, I'm not sure exactly how much it weighs), if you could throw that smack dab into the I35/I240 junction, that'd be greeeeaaaaat trolololol ;)

Hmmm...we should go look at it...together...during an ice storm. :D

Hmmm...we should go look at it...together...during an ice storm. :DWe'll have to get there before the salt trucks do or won't be any fun lol

I'm glad to know that all the big power players in Norman are frequenting this thread and all have enough free time in between all those important development meetings to spend an entire Wednesday afternoon chatting away on a message board and are willing to let anyone who is reading know all about the inner workings of their proprietary business deals with companies they are trying to negotiate into their development. Because that makes sense.

Honestly guys? Come on.

Questor, this was an exercise of ideas for High Density Developments in Norman that Venture said would not work. I supported my idea well. This is what this thread was designed for.

I think we can look out on the landscape of Power Brokers in Norman and see that list is "very short" for any Large Power Players w/ any national attention I'm not concerned with "divulging" anying that isn't already out there for public knowledge. ...this is just an outlet for dialogue.

Questor, any ideas for High Density Living in Norman, or not? ...maybe not.

Questor, this was an exercise of ideas for High Density Developments in Norman that Venture said would not work. I supported my idea well. This is what this thread was designed for.

I think we can look out on the landscape of Power Brokers in Norman and see that list is "very short" for any Large Power Players w/ any national attention I'm not concerned with "divulging" anying that isn't already out there for public knowledge. ...this is just an outlet for dialogue.

Questor, any ideas for High Density Living in Norman, or not? ...maybe not.

So, Vision, where are you planning on getting financing for your tower? When are you planning on breaking ground?

So, Vision, where are you planning on getting financing for your tower? When are you planning on breaking ground?

....well, if you don't loan it to me, then I guess I will just use CASH.

....well, if you don't loan it to me, then I guess I will just use CASH.

Good to know you have $18-$20 million lying around that you can use for this. What is your actual last name? McClendon? Nichols? Hamm? Kaiser? Green? Love? Tannenbaum?

I think it's pretty obvious. There are two potential areas for high density that could really succeed in Norman. The first is somewhere in the campus corner area. I think the development pitched and on hold for the blocks behind campus is actually a pretty good development, if its ever allowed to move forward. The second is university north park. Not what's there today, but when the lifestyle center phase begins if they mix in development on the order of bricktown's centennial building here and there and design that portion for walk ability I think they've got a real shot at something.

As I have ranted in many a past thread, after setting through many planning meetings I think step zero begins with a total and absolute purging of the planning commission and city staff. Good luck on seeing anything significant or even somewhat rationale happening until that occurs. So for now perhaps Normans best bet for high density is building a rail line to Bricktown.

As I have ranted in many a past thread, after setting through many planning meetings I think step zero begins with a total and absolute purging of the planning commission and city staff. Good luck on seeing anything significant or even somewhat rationale happening until that occurs. So for now perhaps Normans best bet for high density is building a rail line to Bricktown.

I am hopeful the input from OU's Institute for Quality Communities, which is an urban-minded group, will help persuade these planning and city officials to green light higher density projects. It is only a matter of time, and once one goes then it will be infinitely easier for the next round.

I am hopeful the input from OU's Institute for Quality Communities, which is an urban-minded group, will help persuade these planning and city officials to green light higher density projects. It is only a matter of time, and once one goes then it will be infinitely easier for the next round.

It obviously a lot of what they say is going on deaf ears. Look at the Lindsey Street solution. I agree with Questor, until the planning commission and related idiots are purged, nothing will move forward. We'll continue as a bedroom community benefiting the McMansion crowd.

So if hwy 9 is going to become in interstate in magnitude,then my High end Condo Tower will be even a greater success with more accessibility.

So if hwy 9 is going to become in interstate in magnitude,then my High end Condo Tower will be even a greater success with more accessibility.

Each tenant will get a free Segway with each purchase.

Each tenant will get a free Segway with each purchase.

Do you work for the city? This is some serious troll action, here.

The whole concept of "your tower" defies density, as it creates no density and is marooned in a suburban, auto-centric neighborhood. You aren't actually being serious, and the free Segway comment just pushed this over the edge of credulity.

I think Griffin shut down or had a few escape.

Do you work for the city? This is some serious troll action, here.

The whole concept of "your tower" defies density, as it creates no density and is marooned in a suburban, auto-centric neighborhood. You aren't actually being serious, and the free Segway comment just pushed this over the edge of credulity.

Something this large brings it's own density. You r not that familiar with Norman. The south area has received well over 100m in development vs campus corner, so I don't feel that marooned. Large developments are south not north.

Something this large brings it's own density. You r not that familiar with Norman. The south area has received well over 100m in development vs campus corner, so I don't feel that marooned. Large developments are south not north.

While Partners Place is a great development, it is wrong to say all development is south and not north. That just comes from someone who doesn't know Norman. Of course cracks are starting to show in how you talk. No seasoned professional, as you claim to be, would switch to "textaneese" in their typing. So that means the author is either really young or not as well versed as they lead others to believe.

However, the ball is in your court. If you are so experienced with these developments, then please share examples of what you have done in the past. Surely you would have no problem sharing that with us.

I think Griffin shut down or had a few escape.

There is still quite a bit of activity on the Griffin campus, though many of the older buildings are no longer used.

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