Lotsa red dirt in that image.

Found another couple of images of this project...

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LOL, the rendering shows the paint peeling off of the styrofoam wall on the Brownstones. Embarrassing.

LOL, the rendering shows the paint peeling off of the styrofoam wall on the Brownstones. Embarrassing.

Tell that to Ron Bradshaw. I'm done telling him.

Pete, do you know what that shipping container in the courtyard will be for? Decoration or an office? Looks like the roof of it is landscaped so perhaps a really large flower pot?

It is funny that they include the peeling Brownstones in renderings, but to be fair - they just filter a real photo to be the rendering platform then add the items into the photo. It is not like they precisely took note of the chips and cracks to duplicate it.

Looks like that shipping container is indeed a flower box, I wonder how long it will be before someone jumps from it, into the pool. Perhaps the container will house pool utilities or some other type of maintenence things.

LOL, the rendering shows the paint peeling off of the styrofoam wall on the Brownstones. Embarrassing.
Haha that's classic.

Pete, do you know what that shipping container in the courtyard will be for? Decoration or an office? Looks like the roof of it is landscaped so perhaps a really large flower pot?

With any luck it will be an urban garden for the residents or to generate supplemental income by growing food for Bricktown restaurants and/or Native Roots.

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I can't remember if we pegged down the retail developments in this space, but if they're not decided, then I think Deep Deuce would be the perfect spot for a "Bäckerei". You could also have the same baker put one in the Plaza and relatively soon in Midtown (maybe in the new MR development).

It's such a good interjection into a neighborhood. (Almost) Everyone eats bread and it would see the same people coming multiple times a week, sometimes just to grab a quick snack and coffee. I think it would be a slam dunk in Deep Deuce, and this really would be the perfect spot, because it's centralized and in a direction that people are walking, particularly in the mornings and afternoons (toward CBD).

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Deep Deuce (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77483833@N04/9688942700/) by lazio85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77483833@N04/), on Flickr

I can't remember if we pegged down the retail developments in this space, but if they're not decided, then I think Deep Deuce would be the perfect spot for a "Bäckerei". You could also have the same baker put one in the Plaza and relatively soon in Midtown (maybe in the new MR development).

It's such a good interjection into a neighborhood. (Almost) Everyone eats bread and it would see the same people coming multiple times a week, sometimes just to grab a quick snack and coffee. I think it would be a slam dunk in Deep Deuce, and this really would be the perfect spot, because it's centralized and in a direction that people are walking, particularly in the mornings and afternoons (toward CBD).

Prairie Thunder is already in Midtown and Pie Junkie is at the Plaza. But I'd love a backed goods and coffee spot in Deep Deuce.

I'd love to open a Schmackary's in Bricktown, if I had the time and my nephew were willing.

There will be a coffee shop in Aloft and I'm hearing that a local operator is going to put one in Mosaic as well. Someone who will do a great job.

Mosaic (September 9 2013) - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhider/sets/72157635577199856/)

Thanks Will!

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Mosaic (September 16 2013) - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhider/sets/72157635589983155/)

Moving right along. Thanks for the shots Will!

Friday September 20, 2013

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October 3 2013

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Man, that is going up fast. I know mosaic is going up in between the Maywood lofts and the brownstoes, but are there any plans for anything between the Maywood apartments on 4th street and the Brownstones?

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Man, that is going up fast. I know mosaic is going up in between the Maywood lofts and the brownstoes, but are there any plans for anything between the Maywood apartments on 4th street and the Brownstones?

I think there is something planned for that area. That is where they were think about using mews instead of a regular American street to provide access. I would love to live on a mews.

Little hard to see with the shadow but the second level of Mosaic is already going up:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/mosaic12313.jpg

Good grief, what a liability to the entire neighborhood the ends of the brownstones have become.

Good grief, what a liability to the entire neighborhood the ends of the brownstones have become.

The northwest brownstone addition has started construction. So that end will be finished soon. I'm not sure what's going on with the southwest end because the flats are planned for that location. Last I heard there were some changes to the plans being worked on by the architects. I don't know if they've been seen by the architectural committee yet because I am not on it. I believe the 2 lots on the NE side are owned by someone other than Bradshaw/Garrett and I don't know what their plans are. But hopefully the two worst ends will be finished/covered by new construction soon. Despite that, another has sold and I see lots of people looking at the remaining finished brownstones. The last unfinished one sold.

The whole area is such a mess because of all the construction that it requires vision to buy in that area regardless of the condition of the ends. We've got a great group of neighbors though, so some people can clearly look past it.

Good grief, what a liability to the entire neighborhood the ends of the brownstones have become.

It really is an eyesore and a strange contrast from the otherwise quality construction. Can they so something temporarily to obscure it? It detracts from the property and the neighborhood.

It really is an eyesore and a strange contrast from the otherwise quality construction. Can they so something temporarily to obscure it? It detracts from the property and the neighborhood.

Sure. It's called paint. It could probably be done for a couple thousand bucks.

The northwest brownstone addition has started construction. So that end will be finished soon. I'm not sure what's going on with the southwest end because the flats are planned for that location. Last I heard there were some changes to the plans being worked on by the architects. I don't know if they've been seen by the architectural committee yet because I am not on it. I believe the 2 lots on the NE side are owned by someone other than Bradshaw/Garrett and I don't know what their plans are. But hopefully the two worst ends will be finished/covered by new construction soon. Despite that, another has sold and I see lots of people looking at the remaining finished brownstones. The last unfinished one sold.

The whole area is such a mess because of all the construction that it requires vision to buy in that area regardless of the condition of the ends. We've got a great group of neighbors though, so some people can clearly look past it.

Copying this cause I hate when posts get overlooked at the very bottom of the page and you have some important details here. In the pic above (last page, post #148) it looks like that SW lot is more red dirt than grass so you'd think they'd be moving along.

Good grief, what a liability to the entire neighborhood the ends of the brownstones have become.

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Copying this cause I hate when posts get overlooked at the very bottom of the page and you have some important details here. In the pic above (last page, post #148) it looks like that SW lot is more red dirt than grass so you'd think they'd be moving along.

So, what I was told today was that because the multi-family dwelling affects the covenants, particularly for garage size, we are going to have to vote to change them before they can begin the Maywood Flats. Before that was understood, they starting the dirt work for the foundation but had to stop until its approved. When it's all done, people will forget that there were ugly ends, me included. Just like people will forget that the Aloft Hotel took a long time to be completed. It probably would have helped sell them more quickly, which I pointed out to the developers multiple times, but in the long run they will look nice.

So, what I was told today was that because the multi-family dwelling affects the covenants, particularly for garage size, we are going to have to vote to change them before they can begin the Maywood Flats. Before that was understood, they starting the dirt work for the foundation but had to stop until its approved. When it's all done, people will forget that there were ugly ends, me included. Just like people will forget that the Aloft Hotel took a long time to be completed. It probably would have helped sell them more quickly, which I pointed out to the developers multiple times, but in the long run they will look nice.

The developers clearly knew their proposed building did not comply with the covenants they WROTE and SIGNED! They chose to break ground even after this was brought to their attention multiple times.

No sympathy for bad faith dealings.

So, what I was told today was that because the multi-family dwelling affects the covenants, particularly for garage size, we are going to have to vote to change them before they can begin the Maywood Flats. Before that was understood, they starting the dirt work for the foundation but had to stop until its approved. When it's all done, people will forget that there were ugly ends, me included. Just like people will forget that the Aloft Hotel took a long time to be completed. It probably would have helped sell them more quickly, which I pointed out to the developers multiple times, but in the long run they will look nice.

Do you know when the vote is set to take place?

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Nice av...

Nice av...

Had to change it up.

Had to change it up.

It's that awesome pic that Praedura posted ;-)

Starting to rise up (courtesy catch22):

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Mosaic Is Downtown By Design | Level Urban Apartments (http://www.levelokc.com/mosaic/downtown-by-design)

Not much info, but they added a Mosaic section to the Level webpage.

It looks like the Oklahoma Avenue streetfront plans have changed. Instead of having a parking garage exit, it looks to be 2 sets of 3 pull in spaces...probably for the commercial spot on the NE corner. I like that much better.

It looks like the Oklahoma Avenue streetfront plans have changed. Instead of having a parking garage exit, it looks to be 2 sets of 3 pull in spaces...probably for the commercial spot on the NE corner. I like that much better.

Good catch. I like that a lot better as well.

Good. Keep garage access in the alley where it belongs. Good change.

Here's another view of the progress.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/mosiac1414.jpg

Here's another view of the progress.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/mosiac1414.jpg

I am 20 floors up in the SD Commons and took this picture!

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East Downtown OKC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77483833@N04/11802374455/) by lazio85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77483833@N04/), on Flickr

Some cool new models from the AHMM.co.uk website:

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Those are pretty slick.

I forget just how close it comes to the Maywood Lofts. Really cozies right on up there

Hawt.

I hope they use a nicer "stucco" on Mosaic than LEVEL. I noticed they were repairing it again today. Wonder if its leaking. Bricks last a lifetime. I know they're not as trendy looking or as cheap, but I worry what this is going to look like in 10-15 years. The landscaping looks bad too.

I hope they use a nicer "stucco" on Mosaic than LEVEL. I noticed they were repairing it again today. Wonder if its leaking. Bricks last a lifetime. I know they're not as trendy looking or as cheap, but I worry what this is going to look like in 10-15 years. The landscaping looks bad too.

I tried to keep an open mind and believed McKown when he explained before construction that The fake stucco was a better product... blah, blah, blah. Truth is -- Level is deteriorating at an alarming rate! The discoloration, streaks and stains, and large and growing rust spots, are already unsightly.

Add to that, they have let all the landscaping die and have now ripped most of it out. The piles of dog crap everywhere are also an embarrassment. The staining and pollution caused by their trash collection system only adds to the long list of problems.

I was really hoping Mosaic would be slightly taller than the Maywood Lofts for the views, but it looks like almost every unit, save for maybe the top SW corner unit will have a view directly into the Maywood Loft units. Those people are going to have to get blinds for their balcony doors.

The last three posts hit on everything I've been thinking. The landscaping at Level looked pretty bad from the moment they planted it. Now it just looks awful. The stucco looks awful and it's getting worse every time I pass it. Just really bad. McKown says that they've learned from that and they're changing what Mosaic has, but time will tell. Also, the views from Mosaic are looking right into other apartments. That's hardly a selling point I'd think.

Welcome to living in a big city. Not every room will have a stunning view, some will have views of an alley. But they will still sell out, because of the location. I stayed with a girl in NYC, on the 8th floor of some apartment building in the Upper West Side, bed had a view directly across to someone else's room in the alley of an adjacent building. But the ability to walk downstairs, eat breakfast at a diner, walk a block over and be in a Central Park was great.

Welcome to living in a big city. Not every room will have a stunning view, some will have views of an alley. But they will still sell out, because of the location. I stayed with a girl in NYC, on the 8th floor of some apartment building in the Upper West Side, bed had a view directly across to someone else's room in the alley of an adjacent building. But the ability to walk downstairs, eat breakfast at a diner, walk a block over and be in a Central Park was great.

Yup I toured several luxury condos/lofts in downtown Dallas that had horrible views. But were just as expensive as ones with better views. OKC is not even close to being as dense, but this is how it begins.

I really want a high rise residential tower in OKC... It gives me chills to think of how neat it will be once we get to that self-sustaining level.

Though I lived there for six plus years, I don't know this for sure, but I heard rumors that if the right people with means come along The Classen management will still sell you a unit. And it's a nice place to live.

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Several cement trucks lined up on 3rd St this morning, must have poured quite a bit.

Several cement trucks lined up on 3rd St this morning, must have poured quite a bit.

Yup - last large concrete pour was this morning I believe.

Yup, I heard them at 4:30 a.m. Hope that was the last pour. Although we've got Maywood II to look forward to as well.

Thanks Mosaic construction workers for that awful racket before 7 am this morning. It sounded like they were dropping dumpsters from about 3 stories up. Now we've just got beeping backup noises and heavy truck racket. There's an NBA player who got home really late from Houston last night who needs to sleep to be ready for tonight's game. Geez. I'm expendable. He's not!

Thanks Mosaic construction workers for that awful racket before 7 am this morning. It sounded like they were dropping dumpsters from about 3 stories up. Now we've just got beeping backup noises and heavy truck racket. There's an NBA player who got home really late from Houston last night who needs to sleep to be ready for tonight's game. Geez. I'm expendable. He's not!

Betts, whatever happened with his sleep certainly worked with 54 points. ;)

That sound easily drowns out from a couple blocks away I'm sure.

That sound easily drowns out from a couple blocks away I'm sure.

I'm not. It was especially obnoxious yesterday. But I will gladly sacrifice some sleep for a few more performances like that one. Thunder Up!

I'm not. It was especially obnoxious yesterday. But I will gladly sacrifice some sleep for a few more performances like that one. Thunder Up!

Do you live in The Hill?