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Do you have an invite code or something? I tried signing up but it acted like the neighborhood hadn't been started yet.

That's awesome. Man, things will really liven up once Aloft opens up. Aloft just seems like that kind of place that has active people that would stay there.

Here ya go -> http://deepdeuce.nextdoor.com

So, tonight I was walking my dog and I was astounded at the number of people actually walking up and down 2nd and 3rd streets. People of all ages were out and they were walking more than a block. It felt like a vibrant urban neighborhood. Yippee! When OKSea is open it will add even more dynamism.

There is also a gym and home decor store coming to Maywood Lofts and a dentist and kitchen design place coming to the Clark Building.

All that will help.

I drove home from H&8th thru 2nd street. I was also surprised at the number of people out and about. Was super urban. Glad aloft is done!

Yesterday afternoon and last night the whole of downtown was incredibly vibrant. Deep Deuce was crackling with energy, Bricktown was very busy all day and slammed in the evening (many marathon runners moving about), the area around MBG was PACKED, even away from the Arts Festival, which was itself crazy-full as always. Can't remember what is at the Civic Center, but the house was paced, as were the streets and parking lots around it. I didn't make it to H&8th but take your word for it and already assumed it was buzzing. Traffic was at a crawl throughout downtown, which I don't see as a bad thing.

Last night was a great time to appreciate how far OKC and downtown OKC have come in the past few years, and a cool glimpse into the future. Pretty inspiring.

Yesterday afternoon and last night the whole of downtown was incredibly vibrant. Deep Deuce was crackling with energy, Bricktown was very busy all day and slammed in the evening (many marathon runners moving about), the area around MBG was PACKED, even away from the Arts Festival, which was itself crazy-full as always. Can't remember what is at the Civic Center, but the house was paced, as were the streets and parking lots around it. I didn't make it to H&8th but take your word for it and already assumed it was buzzing. Traffic was at a crawl throughout downtown, which I don't see as a bad thing.

Last night was a great time to appreciate how far OKC and downtown OKC have come in the past few years, and a cool glimpse into the future. Pretty inspiring.

Another big impact for this weekend including yesterday, is the USA Canoe and Kayak trials. That brings in a few thousand to the downtown area.

Yesterday afternoon and last night the whole of downtown was incredibly vibrant. Deep Deuce was crackling with energy, Bricktown was very busy all day and slammed in the evening (many marathon runners moving about), the area around MBG was PACKED, even away from the Arts Festival, which was itself crazy-full as always. Can't remember what is at the Civic Center, but the house was paced, as were the streets and parking lots around it. I didn't make it to H&8th but take your word for it and already assumed it was buzzing. Traffic was at a crawl throughout downtown, which I don't see as a bad thing.

Last night was a great time to appreciate how far OKC and downtown OKC have come in the past few years, and a cool glimpse into the future. Pretty inspiring.

Anyone in Bicentennial Park?

Anyone in Bicentennial Park?

I saw a few people there. Maybe 8.

Anyone in Bicentennial Park?

We walked by it twice parking and walking to Arts Festival. Didn't see anyone in the park. The homeless guy sleeping was on the bench across the street from the park. I think that is a bad sign when even the homeless don't use the park.

Bicentennial is a beautiful front yard, but not a park with obvious self instigated activities programmed for it. And, the parking for events at the CC are all to the sides and the walkway flow is to get people to the edge as soon as possible. There are pretty walking paths, but not necessarily interesting paths that would make you want to walk a little out of your way just to experience it. So, by contrast, the Myriad Gardens can be enjoyable for a nice little walk, even if you aren't participating in any event. And, MG is so close, BiC can't compete. As a front yard, it is very pretty. As a "park", it just doesn't do much. It is one that needs planned events in bunches or it won't be used much.


That said, this thread was hijacked with an agenda just to take a shot at Bicentennial and has nothing to do with DD. Ugh. The real object of the conversation was and should be how vibrant DD is becoming. There are great things which bring people to the streets in DD. There are true destinations and resident population of people who will participate. Things are developing very well.

The park will get plenty of use when all the housing goes up around that block.

The Civic Center is also WOEFULLY underused which hurts.

I like the actual park itself, and I think it has one of the best views in the city…that alone will help as more people live and move in this currently dead part of town.

I saw 20 people playing soccer on the main lawn Saturday afternoon, for what it's worth.

I saw 20 people playing soccer on the main lawn Saturday afternoon, for what it's worth.

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Well, a couple of weeks ago this happened, so I suppose the whole thing is not 100% catastrophic:

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No, it's only 99% catastrophic.

:D

That park will do much better once the trees mature.

Hopefully, that won't take too long.

Agree. I was really bummed when the previously-existing mature trees came down, but I've grown to like the park for what it is; a front lawn for the Civic Center (as previously mentioned), and think it will be especially nice when the trees are grown. Considering the fact that it is in the middle of a City Beautiful complex of buildings, it actually is pretty appropriate.

Being a beautiful, peaceful front lawn isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially when there is a more programmed park just a short walk away.

Since this is a DD thread, are there any plans for a small children friendly park in DD? Seems like if you want an evolving neighborhood with young families and not just young singles that there would be a small public play area in the midst of DD. There are lots of these in places like NYC.

And people need to realize that in new parks if the landscaping looks mature at the beginning, it's going to look totally overgrown in just a few years.

Let's face it, this park never was overrun with people even before the re-do and I don't think that's a realistic expectation given the location and the large amount of open space all around.

It will certainly get more use as the area develops around it which is really only starting to happen now.

Does anybody know why the north side of the Block 42 development looks so bad and if there is any plans to fix it? Siding has been falling off of it for quite some time now. I really think its one of the more visually appealing housing developments in OKC at the moment.

Does anybody know why the north side of the Block 42 development looks so bad and if there is any plans to fix it? Siding has been falling off of it for quite some time now. I really think its one of the more visually appealing housing developments in OKC at the moment.

I've driven by this many times using the northbound ramp. They are replacing the siding but they're going at an ALOFT type speed. Hopefully it'll be wrapping up soon.


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Does anybody know why the north side of the Block 42 development looks so bad and if there is any plans to fix it? Siding has been falling off of it for quite some time now. I really think its one of the more visually appealing housing developments in OKC at the moment.

The siding isn't falling off, it's been removed. The guy who bought the top floor penthouse is paying to redo the siding. But it's happening slowly.

The siding isn't falling off, it's been removed. The guy who bought the top floor penthouse is paying to redo the siding. But it's happening slowly.

He isn't dismantling it and moving it to Tulsa???


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Deep Deuce was in fine form last night. We ventured into Deep Deuce Grill around 530pm for a bit of pre-game food and beverage before taking their shuttle to the arena. Following an awesome game my wife and I decided it was such a nice night we should walk back to Deep Deuce from the arena. We ended up meeting up with some friends who live at Level at Urban Johnnie's patio and enjoyed a few more beverages and the delicious Steve McQueen burger. All the while there were many groups of people walking the streets and patronizing the steetside establishments. It was a great night and had a bit of DC feel to it.

Deep Deuce was in fine form last night. We ventured into Deep Deuce Grill around 530pm for a bit of pre-game food and beverage before taking their shuttle to the arena. Following an awesome game my wife and I decided it was such a nice night we should walk back to Deep Deuce from the arena. We ended up meeting up with some friends who live at Level at Urban Johnnie's patio and enjoyed a few more beverages and the delicious Steve McQueen burger. All the while there were many groups of people walking the streets and patronizing the steetside establishments. It was a great night and had a bit of DC feel to it.

I agree, Saturday night in DD was amazing. Aloft had their terrace setup with a stage and live band that was actually good. And they were basically rocking DD until 1am. Very good vibe!

I agree, Saturday night in DD was amazing. Aloft had their terrace setup with a stage and live band that was actually good. And they were basically rocking DD until 1am. Very good vibe!

Yeah I forgot to mention that in my earlier post. We could hear the band at the top of Aloft down at the patio of Urban Johnnie's -- tons of energy.

Giant slip-and-slide and a beer garden! Sounds like my idea of a good time:


Enjoy a super summer splash party at the first-ever Deep Deuce Dive block party, Saturday, July 26 from 4pm to midnight at NW 2nd and Central Ave. in downtown Oklahoma City.

Attendees can dive down a giant slip ‘n’ slide and enjoy water games, volleyball, plus food & drink from Deep Deuce restaurants and local food trucks. There will also be live music on the Chevy Stage from 6pm to 10pm.

And just in case that wasn't enough to whet your appetite, we will have an outdoor beer garden!

Deep Deuce Dive is FREE to attend, but all guests must be 21 and older.

This event is sponsored and produced by Downtown OKC, Inc. Thank you to the participating Deep Deuce businesses, residents, and our sponsors: Ozarka Water, Oklahoma Chevy Team Dealers, and Yelp.

That's awesome! Kind of sucks about the 21 and older though. I'm guessing it's mainly a drink deal..... That will be cool though!!!

That's awesome! Kind of sucks about the 21 and older though. I'm guessing it's mainly a drink deal..... That will be cool though!!!

As has been stated many times, there are plenty of family friendly events. I'm glad this is 21+. The whole vibe will be different.

As has been stated many times, there are plenty of family friendly events. I'm glad this is 21+. The whole vibe will be different.Never said there wasn't man.

I won't be there :/

This is awesome. I will take a lot of photos!


EDIT: Just realized it says NW 2nd? Surely they are at least having this in DD? lol

Will the slide go down 2nd street? That could be scary.

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This is awesome. I will take a lot of photos!


EDIT: Just realized it says NW 2nd? Surely they are at least having this in DD? loldid you get any photos? Any reviews on it? Seemed like it was cool...

It hasn't happened yet. A week from this coming Saturday...

It hasn't happened yet. A week from this coming Saturday...you know what, I just assumed it was on July 4th and was too lazy to scroll up a few posts

The block party was great. Minus the fact they didn't even close the street.

Slip and slide was on a built platform, it was pretty fun - the kids loved it. I went down several times, only got one elbow bruise from all my passes - success!

Beer garden was sort of weak, but provided good overflow for all the people trying to sit and dine in DDG.

Live music across the street at the stage was great, the last 'closing' band was probably the worst of them all - needed to reverse the order.

Only two food trucks that I could see, made it. The chicken and waffles people and a Taco truck.


I ended up not bringing my camera due to the logistics of carrying it around and wanting to go down the slides. However, there are a lot of photos on downtownokcinc and deep deuce on twitter.

The block party was great. Minus the fact they didn't even close the street.

Slip and slide was on a built platform, it was pretty fun - the kids loved it. I went down several times, only got one elbow bruise from all my passes - success!

Beer garden was sort of weak, but provided good overflow for all the people trying to sit and dine in DDG.

Live music across the street at the stage was great, the last 'closing' band was probably the worst of them all - needed to reverse the order.

Only two food trucks that I could see, made it. The chicken and waffles people and a Taco truck.


I ended up not bringing my camera due to the logistics of carrying it around and wanting to go down the slides. However, there are a lot of photos on downtownokcinc and deep deuce on twitter.

Thought it was a 21+ event?

Yea I am not sure what happened with that, it was advertised as 21+, but a slip and slide is basically a magnet for kids.

They eventually tweeted out that kids can go down the slip and slide if their guardian signs off on the waiver for them.

So it turned out the only area that was 21+ was the actual beer garden (deep deuce grill's parking lot). I was pretty surprised at the amount of kids that were present.

What I'd really like to see happen is the block between 4th, 5th, Oklahoma & Walnut be sold off and developed. It's a pot of gold.

Yea I am not sure what happened with that, it was advertised as 21+, but a slip and slide is basically a magnet for kids.

They eventually tweeted out that kids can go down the slip and slide if their guardian signs off on the waiver for them.

So it turned out the only area that was 21+ was the actual beer garden (deep deuce grill's parking lot). I was pretty surprised at the amount of kids that were present.
boo hoo, there's those of us that live downtown with kids too. why can't we cater to both?

What I'd really like to see happen is the block between 4th, 5th, Oklahoma & Walnut be sold off and developed. It's a pot of gold.

I can't imagine that it will stay in its current use for too much longer. The property is too valuable.

I can't imagine that it will stay in its current use for too much longer. The property is too valuable.

Based on the needs of the different companies within that building they'd be hard pressed to find another suitable location already constructed.

Based on the needs of the different companies within that building they'd be hard pressed to find another suitable location already constructed.

What do they do, and why is that particular location so important to their work?

This is a pretty cool idea, eh


Terry 11:19 a.m. Have you heard of any plans to add more parks in Deep Deuce? That area probably has the highest density of any area of OKC, yet has little usable park space. However, there is one fairly large area nearby with potential to be converted to park space. That is the triangular space between NE 2nd, 4th, Russell Perry Ave. and I-235. By reconfiguring and relocating the on and off ramps to I- 235 the majority of that area could be turned into a nice park for Deep Deuce. Do you think this idea would ever be considered?

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I really do like the idea, but I'm not sure they would move the on ramp for any reason.

All they would have to do is build a flyover, which is what all of those ramps should be anyways. The cloverleaf take up too much room. If it found a flyover can't be built, then just don't have a ramp their. It is too much to ask some to drive one or two miles north or south to go the highway? :p

Are you guys crazy? The City and ODOT will NEVER move a road that cars use to create space for people...

Are you guys crazy? The City and ODOT will NEVER move a road that cars use to create space for people...

ODOT, probably not. The city has done that a number of times, however.

I've always wanted to see the railway that is abandoned be turned into a highline park like the one in NYC. It would connect Bricktown to Deep Deuce and then connect to Auto Alley. That's the one thing I see working for any 'park' in DD, but I did learn that the railway is owned by someone who hasn't "shut it down" even tho its covered by trees and bushes. I know I brought this idea up about 2 years ago to OKCtalk and I got a lot of weird feedback that just suggested the idea would never work...but I would still love to see this happen, even if it's just a fantasy...

I've always wanted to see the railway that is abandoned be turned into a highline park like the one in NYC. It would connect Bricktown to Deep Deuce and then connect to Auto Alley. That's the one thing I see working for any 'park' in DD, but I did learn that the railway is owned by someone who hasn't "shut it down" even tho its covered by trees and bushes. I know I brought this idea up about 2 years ago to OKCtalk and I got a lot of weird feedback that just suggested the idea would never work...but I would still love to see this happen, even if it's just a fantasy...

I have thought this for a while. It is planned to be used for eventual commuter rail, I believe.

I have thought this for a while. It is planned to be used for eventual commuter rail, I believe.

Probably not that rail but the space it occupies is in the eventual plans for that. It was a big sticking point for the proposed new parking and housing structure in that area.

I've always wanted to see the railway that is abandoned be turned into a highline park like the one in NYC. It would connect Bricktown to Deep Deuce and then connect to Auto Alley. That's the one thing I see working for any 'park' in DD, but I did learn that the railway is owned by someone who hasn't "shut it down" even tho its covered by trees and bushes. I know I brought this idea up about 2 years ago to OKCtalk and I got a lot of weird feedback that just suggested the idea would never work...but I would still love to see this happen, even if it's just a fantasy...

This. Highline is cool.

I have been really surprised by the demographics of the apartments in DD lately. Specifically, Maywood Apartments has a lot more middle aged and families living there. By the number of people I have seen in the building, I would actually guess that those two groups have a majority over single millenials living in the building. Has anyone else noticed this? It really took me by surprise because I think it proves there is a lot more demand than what people realize.

^
Interesting. Last I heard, Maywood was having trouble leasing, but that was some time ago. Do you feel the building is now full?

^

I bet the opening of the elementary school caused some families to move downtown.

It would be very interesting to do a study of the enrollment at the school; how many people moved into the boundaries recently.

If that proves out, a very strong case for a middle school in the area could be made. Also, perhaps they should considering expanding John Rex.