From https://twitter.com/dtOKCbuilds:

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Wow, that place has really come up fast!

This is really shaping up to be quite a formidable structure. Note in the second photo you can see windows going in to the right.



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it looks great and especially the pan shot that shows more of DD. Wow, that is definitely Oklahoma's densest urban residential neighborhood - and to think more development still to come and nearby. OMG.

I do have one question though - considering we're in the middle of Tornado Alley, is there any concern about so many multi-family buildings being constructed from wood (stick built)? I personally thought OKC of all places would have code requiring stronger materials for the wind.

It's a little ironic considering the tornados that have hit the suburbs (and destroyed most stick built structures - and even some that were concrete); ironic that these are not required to be stronger.

I like the development - but could someone in the know provide insight?

I don't think any existing building codes in this state are due to tornado possibilities.

This particular development has an underground parking garage that would no doubt be used as a storm shelter.

Also, on my tour of the Frank yesterday, they pointed out a safe room / storm shelter as part of that project.


If anyone would be screwed in the event of a big tornado downtown, it would be me. On the third floor of a 100 year-old building with absolutely nowhere to go. That is pretty much the case for most these historic apartment renovations.

If anyone would be screwed in the event of a big tornado downtown, it would be me. On the third floor of a 100 year-old building with absolutely nowhere to go. That is pretty much the case for most these historic apartment renovations.

At least you would be the first person to know about it considering your practically have a tornado siren on your patio. ;)

If anyone would be screwed in the event of a big tornado downtown, it would be me. On the third floor of a 100 year-old building with absolutely nowhere to go. That is pretty much the case for most these historic apartment renovations.

Pete, you're always welcome to hunker down in our basement.

Pete, you're always welcome to hunker down in our basement.

Haha... Thanks!

I'm honestly more worried about earthquakes these days. That last bigger one really shook my entire apartment.

Another angle from Friday.

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it looks great and especially the pan shot that shows more of DD. Wow, that is definitely Oklahoma's densest urban residential neighborhood - and to think more development still to come and nearby. OMG.

I do have one question though - considering we're in the middle of Tornado Alley, is there any concern about so many multi-family buildings being constructed from wood (stick built)? I personally thought OKC of all places would have code requiring stronger materials for the wind.

It's a little ironic considering the tornados that have hit the suburbs (and destroyed most stick built structures - and even some that were concrete); ironic that these are not required to be stronger.

I like the development - but could someone in the know provide insight?


Im pretty sure there are new regulations adopted in 2014 for Moore. It's not related to the type of structure (I.e wood or concrete), but rather the types of anchors and how everything needs to come together. I'm not really well versed in that area, but I know things did change. That being said, there's absolutely no way to build something that can withstand an EF5 tornado. Even partially above ground shelters were moved in my neighborhood. The only solution is underground bunkers, haha.

This particular development has an underground parking garage that would no doubt be used as a storm shelter.

Also, on my tour of the Frank yesterday, they pointed out a safe room / storm shelter as part of that project.


If anyone would be screwed in the event of a big tornado downtown, it would be me. On the third floor of a 100 year-old building with absolutely nowhere to go. That is pretty much the case for most these historic apartment renovations.

Do what we do: Go to the downtown underground. There's television coverage offering enough time to get there from where you live. Although our house is built of concrete and rebar, I figure you can't be too careful.

I wish I had a picture, but what are they doing with the billboard on the east side (on Walnut)? I noticed yesterday that they are building around it and it is now "inside" the building. I would assume they would have already taken it down if it wasn't going to stay. It looks kind of funny right now.

I believe it is going to stay just like the one they built around for the metropolitan.

I believe it is going to stay just like the one they built around for the metropolitan.

Oh. I guess I didn't notice that one.

sorry to derail the topic, but as an OKC expat I'm surprised that construction there (particularly for multi-family) is still being allowed to be stick built AND that there are little to no basements even though OKC is dead center in Tornado Alley.

There are two levels of below ground parking.

Interesting how they incorporated the billboard into this project.



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Look at those lovely little buildings along Walnut, it's so nice that they were able to be preserved. :rolleyes:

Would have loved the buildings preserved, but I don't think the underground parking would have been possible. I bet that's why orginall, the plans were for the parking to be in the first few levels and then the residential

Another look at the retail spaces on Walnut.

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Is that the reason they built around the billboard? To use for advertising for the retail spaces maybe.

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I'm sure there was a pre-existing ground lease for that billboard that they had to work around.

Metropolitan has a similar situation.

Great photo shows how this development is really adding mass to Deep Deuce:

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Thanks for all the photos, Pete. It seems like there haven't been a lot of photos posted lately of numerous developments. That, or I'm impatient.

Thanks for all the photos, Pete. It seems like there haven't been a lot of photos posted lately of numerous developments. That, or I'm impatient.

I'm overdue for another round of updates, been a bit crazed.

But, I go by all the active projects several times a week and nothing big has really changed with any of them. Lots of progress but nothing that obvious or interesting.

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Edit: oops, different sides of the building.

From today.

I was actually was in the building today and it's coming along fast. The restaurant space is going to be super cool; 3 somewhat separate concepts (La Baguette, Meatball House and a chef's table / lounge) but all can be opened up as one large space. Interior design is going to be killer.

Aiming to get the entire complex open this fall.

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Thank you for your frequent and continued updates and photos.

I don't love how the apartments are set back compared to the retail spaces.

Are there any plans for the vacant lot to the south?

Thank you for your frequent and continued updates and photos.

Seconded!

Thanks guys!

As you know, it's a labor of love. (And much easier now that I actually reside here).

What's the car wash going to look like? I really hope Larry managed to clean out his office before they torn it down, he had a lot of history in there.

What's the car wash going to look like? I really hope Larry managed to clean out his office before they torn it down, he had a lot of history in there.

It's going to be in the underground parking garage.

OMG, see - this proves that Underground parking garages ARE feasible in Oklahoma City.

OMG, see - this proves that Underground parking garages ARE feasible in Oklahoma City.

In certain places

...on top of a hill...

Once again, the elevation and water table in this location are very different than Sheridan/Hudson, wich is obviously being referenced in HOT ROD's post.

The salvaged brick from the Christmas Day pulverization:

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Wow. Oh well.


BTW, someone asked about the old carwash... It's actually been operating in the parking garage in Maywood I for a while. I believe they still plan to move to the garage in this structure when complete.

So what's the deal with that large billboard? Are they just building that corner building around it and calling it a day or what?

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I don't think they had any other choice.

Progress.

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How does that look like this?

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Maybe that wasn't the final design.

Either way, it seems developers are being allowed to deviate from the plan on certain design aesthetics (window sizes, etc). Things that make a big difference when it's all said-and-done. Level and the Criterion come to mind, if I remember correctly.

I agree. I was under the impression this was going to be an upgrade design wise from the Maywood apartments, but it looks the same...

I agree. I was under the impression this was going to be an upgrade design wise from the Maywood apartments, but it looks the same...

Well, the original Maywood apartments are basically a boring rectangle. This structure is a clear upgrade in that it has interesting reatil spaces and prominent design on the corners. Beyond that, they're similar, but I still that has a signficant difference IMHO.

The color palette is still disgusting, though.

How does that look like this?

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Maybe that wasn't the final design.

Either way, it seems developers are being allowed to deviate from the plan on certain design aesthetics (window sizes, etc). Things that make a big difference when it's all said-and-done. Level and the Criterion come to mind, if I remember correctly.

I'm not sure if there's been a whole lot of integrity in general in the Deep Deuce district as far as what's approved and what gets built.

I'm not sure if there's been a whole lot of integrity in general in the Deep Deuce district as far as what's approved and what gets built.

What are some examples? I can't really think of any. Most seem to be built as designed...

What are some examples? I can't really think of any. Most seem to be built as designed...

I think perhaps he's referring more to the lack of things having been completed or completed on a reasonble timeline, in addition to details such as things like the aLoft material change, the issues with the stairs on that one building, the tear down of the small gas station.

I don't think I would use integrity. The various issues, none of which seem overly important, seem more to me a result of being one of the first urban areas and sort of a testing ground for modern urban development in OKC.

The Walnut side of Maywood II looks NOTHING like that drawing above.

This changed so many times I lost track of the final approved designs.

Very sure, however, they did not have permission before the fact to demolish the historic structures on Walnut.

Pre leasing advertising began today, along with a claim of potential move-in by the end of this month.

I must say... the blue awnings used on the east side are extremely cheap looking. I am not a fan of this side of the complex right now.

I must say... the blue awnings used on the east side are extremely cheap looking. I am not a fan of this side of the complex right now.

It's another ugly, dirt colored Maywood, with a few differences.

Yep. Very ugly complex.

BAD IDEA to try to incorporate the auto wash into the design. Who is the architect on this project? I get what they are trying to do but I was pretty horrified when I drove by over the weekend. There are are a lot of ambitious folks in this city who unfortunately appear to lack simple taste. Ugly.

It just looks so cheap. The exact same orange brick from Maywood I is used here. In all of the renderings, it appears to be a darker brick and darker stucco. Instead it is basically the same color scheme as the first project, but has slightly more pizzazz. The balconies are the only improvement over Maywood I.

Well, the retail spaces are a big improvement too.