1112 N. Walker
owner=Midtown Renaissance
sq. feet= 10,136
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Information & Latest News
2/24/14: Design application submitted to add windows and doors to south elevation. Studio Architecture and Nault Gallery to relocate to 816 N. Walker when that renovation is complete, then this space will be marketed to retailers.
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Is this the building where GRPFLY is? I think maybe a barbershop as well?

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Yes, same building.

I'm posting this from future suite 102, lol.

This seems like a good thing. This space seems perfect for higher intensity retail. A small bar would be great, imo.

A small bar would be great, imo.

With McNellies right across the street?

With McNellies right across the street?

I think it would be great too.

There is actually a decent-sized parking lot right behind this building.

Could easily accommodate a small bar or restaurant.

Not necessarily pushing for a bar in that location, but they would probably tend to build off of proximity to one another rather than cannibalize customers. Much as places down there already are doing.

With McNellies right across the street?

"Bar District"

Retail would be great there. Midtown may be more attractive to national retailers bc of the nearby HH/MP neighborhoods.

Midtown Renaissance owns Plaza Court, Fassler Hall / Dust Bowl and this building.

From the way they've carved up the 1st floor on the design application, it doesn't look like they'll be doing a bar or a restaurant.

With McNellies right across the street?

Does McNellies preclude any other bar from opening within a 4 block radius? Of course not. As mentioned, bars and restaurants do better when clustered with other bars and restaurants. Besides, while I enjoy McNellies, Id prefer a smaller and more intimate bar setting. It doesnt have to be a bar, just a more intense retail concept would be great.

Not necessarily pushing for a bar in that location, but they would probably tend to build off of proximity to one another rather than cannibalize customers. Much as places down there already are doing.

A rising tide raises all ships.

Yep. And helps create/solidify an area as a destination. You can go there with the comfort of knowing that even if the place you set out to visit is too packed, or closed during an off time, or whatever, that there is another good place within walking distance. Also, lots of people like to pub crawl or at the very least eat one place then drink in another. A nice density of bar & restaurant options will always keep a district on the radar.

Just heard that Coolgreens may be going into the ground floor.

Would be a great space for them and will bring more life to the roundabout area.

Interesting. I wonder if that would impact their plan to re-open in CityPlace? I'm thinking no, since that seemed to be so amicable when they mothballed it.

I talked to one of the guys from Trade Menswear, the long-term popup on Broadway. As I understand it, they're moving in here also, with a much expanded product line. Should be cool.

Interesting. I wonder if that would impact their plan to re-open in CityPlace? I'm thinking no, since that seemed to be so amicable when they mothballed it.

I believe this would be in addition to rather than instead of their City Place location which is temporarily closed while they wait for Project 180 to finish up.

will tradeswear still be a popup or will it be a permanent store?

will tradeswear still be a popup or will it be a permanent store?

Permanent, with regular hours instead of the weekend only hours at Broadway.

Here's a nice reversal... An Edmond retailer relocating to this building in Midtown.

They plan to open in July:

chirps & cheers | (http://www.chirpsandcheers.com/)


stationery, wedding and party invitations, personalized items, gifts, office accessories (including planners, binders, storage) candles, books, gifts and oh-so-much more.

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How much space is it going to take up?

Also, the info on Trade is confirmed:

http://trademenswares.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Midtown.jpg

as a full time store or still a temporary/popup type?

as a full time store or still a temporary/popup type?

Trade? Full time.

Yes, TRADE will be setting up shop in August and will be open regular hours.

Just learned the other tenants -- in addition to the aforementioned Chirps and Cheers -- will be a dentist and a pizza place.

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/development-buildings/8140d1402596934-1112-n-walker-111nwalkertenants.jpg

Four businesses sharing a men's and women's restroom??

Four businesses sharing a men's and women's restroom??

Very common in a small retail or office building.

Is the Cool Greens still going in somewhere in midtown?

Is the Cool Greens still going in somewhere in midtown?

I haven't heard anything new since there was a rumor about them going into this building.

Any idea who will operate the pizza place?

Any idea who will operate the pizza place?

I wasn't able to find that out.

I was hoping by posting the info it might flush out more details.

MidtownR is just finishing up their part, which is just the partition walls and restrooms. In a couple of weeks, we should see the tenants start on their space and then we'll know more (if not before).

Four businesses sharing a men's and women's restroom??

Same setup behind Coffee Slingers.

The dentist that is taking the corner spot in this building is Bailey Coleman who is moving from 228 Robert S. Kerr.

Trade is now open in this location.

Chirps and Cheers as well.


Still no word on the pizza place; the Midtown R guys told me it's not a done deal yet.

Chirps and Cheers as well.


A pet store where everybody knows your name?

I'm not sure if it is this location, but I have heard that Organic Squeeze is planning on opening a second location in the Midtown area with an expanded focus including possibly a food menu and a produce section.

I'm not sure if it is this location, but I have heard that Organic Squeeze is planning on opening a second location in the Midtown area with an expanded focus including possibly a food menu and a produce section.

I think they are looking at The Edge.

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I think they are looking at The Edge.

They have one on the top floor of the SD tower as well!

October 7 2014

https://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhider/sets/72157648171621207/

Personally, I like brick buildings without paint but that's my opinion.

Will, you're absolutely right. Good HP would dictate that brick that has not previously been painted should never be. It unnecessarily creates future maintenance issues. One day it will have to be painted again. If moisture gets behind the paint and freezes, it can cause spalling. If you want to remove the paint down the road you might damage the glazed brick face by soda/sand blasting or whatever your removal technique is, which again can cause spalling and other damage.

If brick is unpainted, it can last just about forever with only a re-pointing every generation or two. However, once brick is painted, all bets are off. Unless you have the time/budget for careful removal, REpainting might be the best option.

Spalling brick:

http://www.stonehengemasonry.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_1653.jpg

I really wish they'd put a metal awning around the building.

Yes the soda blasting can affect the gloss of the brick from the era. But the cost of more careful removal(like $40/gal chemical stripper and many hours of labor) puts the prospect of ever removing the paint out of reach. It's a dillema Chris and I are faced against with our party wall (lime green) on gusto/pump.

I think they are looking at The Edge.
Yes, they are coming to The Edge, talked to them today about it.

A pet store where everybody knows your name?

Or everyone knows your pet's name......

October 7 2014

https://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhider/sets/72157648171621207/

Personally, I like brick buildings without paint but that's my opinion.

They were considering removing the paint and tested several removal options. None were really doing the trick,so I guess they gave up.

Yes the soda blasting can affect the gloss of the brick from the era. But the cost of more careful removal(like $40/gal chemical stripper and many hours of labor) puts the prospect of ever removing the paint out of reach. It's a dillema Chris and I are faced against with our party wall (lime green) on gusto/pump.
Yep. And affecting the gloss = diminishing the brick's ability to protect itself (and the building) from weather (moisture, freezing). Anytime someone makes the choice to paint raw brick they are almost certainly making an unintended choice to shorten its life, and perhaps even the life of the building.

In case anyone isn't aware, Urbanized sees old Brick buildings all day every day. :)

LOL that's true. But my modest knowledge of protecting/preserving historic brick comes from Main Street/NTHP training. The National Trust has TONS of free resources on topics like this, but unfortunately lots of owners/developers/architects/contractors soldier on without referring to a knowledge base developed through generations of experience. The law of unintended consequences claims the future of a historic building somewhere every day.

Finally getting their new signage on this building.

As far as I know, the space at the far east end and the upstairs section are still available.

This is from Trade:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_1mWOvUYAAZQ_6.jpg

I like the awnings over Trade Menswear.

OKCTalk - Black Sheep Boutique to open in Midtown (http://www.okctalk.com/content/127-black-sheep.html)

Nice! Shopping just gets better and better in AA and Midtown. I love that it's all local.

Yes, and Rachael the owner of this new store is an absolute firecracker.

We have a great group of young retail entrepreneurs in the core. In many ways more exciting than the chains everybody seems to want so badly.

Black Sheep is opening soon:

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

Good to see our old conference room getting new life...

Although their official grand opening isn't until Saturday, The Black Sheep opened it's doors today.

I bet this store does very well. The owner and proprietor is a firecracker and has lots of great ideas.