I like it, but we need to start getting some better hotel flags in Oklahoma. This would have made a cool Hyatt or a Four Seasons.

I like it, but we need to start getting some better hotel flags in Oklahoma. This would have made a cool Hyatt or a Four Seasons.

I don't know if we are ready for a Four Seasons yet and the Williams Center Hyatt Regency is just two blocks from this hotel.

Might be true. But I think Tulsa could easily support something like a Ritz Carlton, Dream Hotel, Park Hyatt, or something of the like.

A Dream Hotel would be really cool also. I think there is a new hotel called the Virgin Hotel which I've heard is a cool trendy place.

NYC oyster bar coming to brookside. Definitely nothing like this in Tulsa at the moment.

New York City raw oyster bar Virgola to come to Brookside in June - Tulsa World: Retail (http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/retail/new-york-city-raw-oyster-bar-virgola-to-come-to/article_d0d90a44-5557-58aa-8ed2-47f1c7f969b0.html?TNNoMobile)

Wow. Good for Tulsa!

There are currently only two locations in New York and three coming soon: New York, Florida, and Tulsa. That's some good company to be in.

There's S&J Oyster Bar off of 1st St. right down from Rib Crib. But this sounds neat.

There's S&J Oyster Bar off of 1st St. right down from Rib Crib. But this sounds neat.

S&J's is a Cajun seafood house, not really the same thing.

Going to be some good restaurants in that area. Is Pappadeaux still set to build there as well?

Going to be some good restaurants in that area. Is Pappadeaux still set to build there as well?

I live nearby and haven't seen anything about them coming in around here. Would make more sense for them to go in near Tulsa Hills if the are going to be in West GTulsa since there isn't much left on brookside to fill in for their size(unless they tear something down).

I haven't heard anything about Pappadeaux coming to Tulsa. I like them but the only locations I have ever been to have been huge suburban locations with a sea of parking or in an airport. I can't see them going in somewhere downtown and there's no room for something like that in Brookside. Maybe they have more urban stores but I haven't seen them.

I heard from several people that a Pappadeaux was going to Tulsa but I don't know how far along they are. They posted building permits for OKC like TWO YEARS AGO and still haven't moved.

That is true about the urban thing. I am not sure if I have ever seen an urban location yet. The closest thing to it I know of is inside of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

BTW I still intend on completing to Google Maps Development for Tulsa. I have had almost no time as I barely have had time to help with the OKC one. Will try and get the ball rolling on it Tuesday. This thread is a great resource to help me with it. I encourage anyone else to help me with it. Once it really has a lot, I'm going to lock it and only allow certain people who ask so some troll doesn't go and mess it up.

Might be true. But I think Tulsa could easily support something like a Ritz Carlton, Dream Hotel, Park Hyatt, or something of the like.

A Dream Hotel would be really cool also. I think there is a new hotel called the Virgin Hotel which I've heard is a cool trendy place.

Part of what will keep anything like those opening soon is that Tulsa’s new largest hotel is opening this fall. Margaritaville will have 483 rooms passing the Hyatt Regency downtown and the Hard Rock which oddly both have exactly 454 rooms.

Tulsa’s main convention hotel, the DoubleTree downtown, is the next largest with 417 rooms.

I completely forgot about the Margaritaville hotel. That will certainly have an impact for some time.

New development planned for East Village - Tulsa World: Real Estate (http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/realestate/new-development-planned-for-east-village/article_970d1d27-0675-58c6-a976-3d221d9761c0.html)

Business slideshow: 10 things to know about Tulsa's Costco (http://www.tulsaworld.com/photovideo/slideshows/business-slideshow-things-to-know-about-tulsa-s-costco/collection_8e5b7d69-9d22-57ab-b967-974654ab8465.html)

PAC Trust has selected a developer for the parking lot east of the PAC. Indianapolis-based firm Flaherty and Collins proposed a development that includes parking, apartments and a new downtown Reasor's store.

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PAC Trustees, Developer Continue Talks To Transform Downtown Par - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com | (http://www.newson6.com/story/30228722/pac-trustees-developer-continue-talks-to-transform-downtown-parking-lot)

The Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust has approved the sale of their parking lot this project, but are retaining control over the design to ensure they are happy with what is built.

The East Village/Blue Dome area is going to be literally transformed in the next year or two (or three ;)). The map below is a quick representation of JUST new construction occurring now or recently completed (green) or will in the future (yellow). All but Hogan are adding significant rooftops to the area as well. This is going to really connect those districts in a significant way. Will make the walk to the ballpark all that more pleasant as well.

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So. Many. Parking. Lots.

How incredible would that area be if they were all filled in?

So. Many. Parking. Lots.

How incredible would that area be if they were all filled in?

In time, in time...
Just look over the past few pages and you'll see many are being filled in with quality developments. It will get to the point soon where Tulsa will be building as many parking garages in place of them to keep up with the demand as OKC is :tongue:

But in all seriousness, downtown Tulsa, or specifically the East side as mentioned above, is going to look completely different. In fact it more or less already is different just from the current projects going on. I still think here in the next few years (and longer) we'll see Tulsa's population stay on track and maybe have an uptick or two as more young people decide to stay since Tulsa will actually have urban places to live and more amenities. Tulsa won't be as bad as it's been perceived by the younger gens for so many years. And I also think the Gathering Place park will also greatly contribute to that.

And I'm glad the PAC is moving forward. Let's hope their taste meets our standards and they actually approve an excellent project that brings in that area.

Updates on two really cool developments for craft beer drinkers in Tulsa. Both will be in the Brady District and I suspect Prairie will draw visitors from all over.

Prairie Brewpub: http://www.tulsaworldtv.com/?vcid=30800226&freewheel=91468&sitesection=tulsa

Elgin Park (Marshall's beer & sports bar): http://m.newson6.com/story.aspx?story=32014580&catId=112042

^^ Last I heard, Prairie was becoming a popular brand OUTSIDE of Oklahoma. So I'm sure it will become a tourist draw for craft drinkers who visit Tulsa.

In other news, the following information was pulled from a Tulsa World article that I have linked below regarding the Margaritaville Hotel and Casino:



River Spirit Resort & Casino

Cost: $329 million in construction.

Marquee additions: 27-story story hotel with 483 rooms and 54 suites; Margaritaville casino and restaurant/bar; 30,000 square-foot convention center; and 2,500-seat theater and concert hall.

Economic impact: Tulsa Regional Chamber has estimated an annual economic impact of $135 million upon completion.

Jobs: 1,000 new permanent jobs; total of 2,500 construction jobs created over course of expansion.


And:



The 1.2 million-square-foot expansion of the River Spirit Resort & Casino is expected to bring 1,000 new jobs to the city. A new River Spirit entrance, Margaritaville restaurant and bar, casino and convention center are scheduled to be completed Aug. 25, Crofts said.

The 27-story hotel and 2,500-seat-plus theater and concert hall are set to open in mid-December.


Original article found here: http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/realestate/hotel-margaritaville-casino-and-restaurant-rising-on-river/article_9a8ed676-f74d-5f30-94bc-0c08e7b44e93.html

^^ Last I heard, Prairie was becoming a popular brand OUTSIDE of Oklahoma. So I'm sure it will become a tourist draw for craft drinkers who visit Tulsa.


Prairie Artisan Ales has been named as one of the top 100 breweries in the world the last three years. That's out of 20,000 breweries.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/scene/food/prairie-artisan-ales-named-one-of-the-top-breweries-in/article_4ec3bd0c-4ae6-5036-b428-9a7c0b320a59.html

Prairie is the most popular Oklahoma beer in the craft beer community by a long ways. I live in Texas and almost any craft beer place and most beer stories carry several Prairie brands. They've really developed an impressive reputation nationally and even internationally.

I'm really looking forward to COOP and Anthem distributing outside the state as I can't get either in Texas. I've started bringing some back with me from Oklahoma when I visit.

Side note: Chase from Prairie was the first full-time brewer for COOP here in OKC before leaving for Redbud (R.I.P., death courtesy Mustang), which he then left to start Prairie. Despite some consistency challenges early on, he's probably the most talented/creative brewer in the state.

Prairie is the most popular Oklahoma beer in the craft beer community by a long ways. I live in Texas and almost any craft beer place and most beer stories carry several Prairie brands. They've really developed an impressive reputation nationally and even internationally.

I'm really looking forward to COOP and Anthem distributing outside the state as I can't get either in Texas. I've started bringing some back with me from Oklahoma when I visit.

We were in NYC for a scotch tasting a couple of weeks ago and one of the bars we went to had several prairie beers

http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/nine-story-commercial-building-contends-with-okpop-for-prime-spot/article_d2450de1-a380-5516-a4da-7da4dca1289d.html

Interested to see how this unfolds.

That's so dumb. I mean there are countless f#cking surface lots in Tulsa this could be built on and they want the one the OKPop wants. wtf

That's so dumb. I mean there are countless f#cking surface lots in Tulsa this could be built on and they want the one the OKPop wants. wtf

The stupid part is that OKPOP can't be built on the Bank of Oklahoma lot that was donated, which is a perfect location next to the other museums and art centers, because some Republican state legislators can't deal with the fact that George Kaiser is a Democrat.

Wow. Unbelievable. The state holds back OKC and Tulsa in so many ways it's infuriating.

Here is the building. I hope it gets built but not at the expense of OKPop Museum.

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13692736_10208495916027946_1686506128664317482_n.j pg?oh=5f5c2741244187989adeb458fe1a5a44&oe=57EBF50F


The proposed B.C. Franklin Building would include 147,850 square feet of office and retail space, 26,250 for retail, food and beverage, and 17,400 in banquet and meeting space.

- http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/nine-story-commercial-building-contends-with-okpop-for-prime-spot/article_d2450de1-a380-5516-a4da-7da4dca1289d.html?mode=story

BTW, I just created a new Tulsa development thread on Skyscraper City as there was none. If anyone here wants to help update it, it would be appreciated. I am going to compile a list of projects to post on the site.

Bomasada Group’s new apartments on Riverside are now called The Cosmopolitan. It will include 280 apartments with structured parking at Riverside and Denver Ave. The project is going before the planning commission next week.

http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/09/80910803-9dd7-5055-b4dd-0edf4a5d499d/54fa5156bf0b8.image.jpg

What is the word on this?

What is the word on this?

They filed a building permit last week.

The Transok Building conversion into lofts is now complete.
http://www.fox23.com/news/new-apartments-revive-old-downtown-tulsa-building/414419628
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There's the building permit for the Cosmopolitan apartments referenced in the previous post.

A building permit has also been filed on site of the years delayed Archer Flats project in the Brady District, which is a TDA property. It's unclear if it's the same protect, we will see.
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The county has approved the downtown site north of the BOK Center for the Juvenile Justice Center
http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/kwgs/files/styles/large/public/201510/juvenile_center.jpg

Fifth Street has been reopened by the Central Library and the aLoft hotel in what was the old Civic Center Plaza
http://www.newson6.com/story/32572776/after-being-closed-for-years-a-downtown-tulsa-street-reopens
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The Edge at East Village has started move ins, but it's not complete, once it's done and 60% full, American Residential will start construction on The View at Greenwood by Oneok Field.

The YMCA lofts, The Enterprise Building Lofts and the Central Library rehab are all due to be done this later this summer or early fall.

Tulsa native hopes to build in Brady District

Just needs POP to move it on over

By: Molly M. Fleming The Journal Record August 4, 2016

TULSA – Developer Michael Smith’s office is in Houston, Texas. But his heart is in Tulsa.

Smith graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and went on to receive a petroleum engineering degree from Oklahoma State University. He spent more than 30 years working for Marathon Oil, which took him to Houston.

But his mother still lives in Tulsa. And he wants to put a building in his hometown skyline.

“It’s a source of pride to contribute to the growth and prosperity in Tulsa,” he said.

Smith has proposed the B.C. Franklin building, a nine-story, 250,000-square-foot office structure on a 0.96-acre site in the Brady Arts District, next to Oneok Field. The land is owned by the Tulsa Development Authority. The vacant lot is at the northwest corner of E. Archer Street and N. Elgin Avenue.

The TDA requested proposals for the land, which were due June 10. Smith’s building was one proposal. The Oklahoma Historical Society submitted plans for the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture to also be considered for the site.

Smith said he doesn’t consider himself competing with the OKPOP Museum for the site. He understands that museums help improve a city’s quality of life. But he thinks his building is the best use for that particular piece of land.

The TDA stated in its request for proposals that it is seeking a commercial mixed-use property. Smith’s project has 26,000-square-feet of ground-floor retail space. The remaining floors are Class-A office.

The OKPOP museum does have a leg up on Smith because it would be built by an Oklahoma-based entity. Media reports have referred to Smith as a Texas developer, which Smith called a scarlet letter. He said he frequently attends Tulsa city meetings.

“I have my finger on the pulse,” he said. “I probably know more about what’s going on in Tulsa than the average guy living in Tulsa now.”

The $50.3 million building was designed by Daimian Hines, based in Houston. The project could be scaled back to about $46 million and seven stories. But Smith said the 26,000-square-foot retail space will remain.

Smith hasn’t done a feasibility study yet on market demand for the building. That demand could change since the building wouldn’t open for another two years. He said he’ll pay for the $30,000 feasibility study once he’s awarded the contract.

During that nearly three years it would take to construct the building, Smith said he’s hoping that the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry will have turned. He said the office space will be targeted for startups and incubator businesses, and it could have some suites as well.

The TDA was supposed to award the development contract during its Thursday meeting, but the vote was postponed.

OKPOP Project Director Jeff Moore said if the museum is not awarded the site, there are other options. The Bank of Oklahoma offered to donate land between Archer Street, Cincinnati Avenue, Boston Avenue and the railroad tracks. The museum would have to build a parking garage in exchange for the site.

Smith said if he doesn’t get it, he’ll devote more of his time to redeveloping Moton Hospital into multifamily housing. He said he’ll shed a few tears in his beer as well if he doesn’t get the land.

“We feel like an office building, mixed-use, people-mover that would bring in people is the highest and best use,” Smith said. “Plus, it creates a tax revenue base that the OKPOP Museum doesn’t create because the Oklahoma Historical Society is a nonprofit.”

It would be cool to have a development named after B.C. Franklin, who was such an intrumental figure in the black Tulsa community... particularly in the aftermath of the Tulsa Race Riots. For those that don't know, his son - John Hope Franklin, became one of the pioneers in the field of black history. Hopefully there a good solution for both developments to get completed.

It would be cool to have a development named after B.C. Franklin, who was such an intrumental figure in the black Tulsa community... particularly in the aftermath of the Tulsa Race Riots. For those that don't know, his son - John Hope Franklin, became one of the pioneers in the field of black history. Hopefully there a good solution for both developments to get completed.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/long-lost-manuscript-contains-searing-eyewitness-account-tulsa-race-massacre-1921-180959251/?no-ist

On another note, the Wilkins are suing over this site again so all development may be delayed again. They had control from 2013 to 2015 but never built anything and lost development rights (again).

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/open-records-claim-complicates-okpop-office-building-developments/article_02a3b43d-6cc5-5eda-a8e5-c37bc97a3c0c.html

The Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust has approved the sale of their parking lot this project, but are retaining control over the design to ensure they are happy with what is built.

Here are some renderings of the final design for this project that was presented to the PAC trust yesterday by the developer and Reasors. Reasors is now fully on board with opening a 32,000 square feet downtown location as part of this project. The PAC trust still has to vote to approve the design. This design includes 240 apartments in a 12 story building and a garage with more than 600 parking spaces with 300 of them available for PAC events. If the PAC trust approves the project the plan will then go to the city council to ask for TIF funding.

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http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/retail/pac-trust-board-to-discuss-plans-for-downtown-reasor-s/article_950a9ecc-fd8b-5d25-b0d6-b6b0460705f0.html

If all these proposed developments happen then the Blue Dome District is going to be totally transformed. Great for Tulsa.

That's awesome. Wish OKC could get something like that in Midtown or along Automobile Alley.

That's awesome. Wish OKC could get something like that in Midtown or along Automobile Alley.

http://newsok.com/article/5509187

http://newsok.com/article/5509187

No final renderings. No final plans. No tenants. I'm not saying this isn't happening and I believe it will. Just don't hold your breath. I do have my doubts as to whether or not that Tulsa development will actually happen unless it's being self-financed.

So how big of a deal is it that Hotel Indigo is coming to Tulsa. Will be the first in Oklahoma that I am aware of.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/realestate/hotel-indigo-coming-to-santa-fe-square-in-downtown-tulsa/article_8821f483-d497-5a3f-b7d9-5497e352c6d1.html

Hotel Indigo seems to be Holiday Inn's response to the Canopy, Aloft and AC Hotel brands.

Boutique style hotel by the larger chains.

Planning to go up to Tulsa for a quick getaway in the next couple weeks. Any recommendations on places to eat, things to see etc.? I go up every few months, but always have a set plan. Looking forward to exploring some of the things I haven't been able to see yet. Burn Co. and Philbrook are on the list currently.

Planning to go up to Tulsa for a quick getaway in the next couple weeks. Any recommendations on places to eat, things to see etc.? I go up every few months, but always have a set plan. Looking forward to exploring some of the things I haven't been able to see yet. Burn Co. and Philbrook are on the list currently.

I always always recommend Smoke on Cherry Street. If you really want to shell out some dough Polo Grill is my go to for extremely special occasions (can't afford any more than that). Villa Ravenna in the Farm is an amazing Italian joint. And a "Badwich" from Elmer's is always a guilty pleasure of mine. I know there is probably better Q in town, but this place is historic...and good.

Gilcrease Museum is top notch and not to be missed. Shewin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is also quite impressive.

You could head up to my neck of the woods and hit Woolaroc, the Price Tower, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve where in a few weeks the Ree Drumand's new place will be opening just down the street.

Tulsa has really good districts -- Brookside, Cherry Street, Brady District -- and I recommend planning to visit them around a meal. There are a lot of options in each district. And, Philbrook Museum of Art is between Brookside and Cherry Street and, if nothing else, the property is amazing.

The Hanson brothers (as in the band Hanson) are in talks with TDA to buy the site north of the Prairie Brewpub on Main in the Brady District. Their plan is to build a brewery and recording studio with some office and retail space as well.

http://www.newson6.com/story/33280360/hanson-brothers-in-talks-to-build-brewery-studio-in-brady-district

The brothers already sell mmmHops Pale Ale as the Hanson Brother's Brewing Company and hold the Hop Jam Music Festival each year.

http://www.hansonbrothersbeer.com/home.html

I honestly never would have thought these guys would have had such a successful resurgence as anything other than a teenie-bopper band. Although I honestly have not tried the beer. The festival seems to be working out fine though.

Kudos.

The Tulsa Central Library reopened this weekend after a $50 million refurbishment of the Mid-Century Modern structure built in 1965.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/tulsa-s-central-library-unveils-million-renovations-after-three-years/article_345b814a-2f51-5eed-8a94-07d2f2b57db9.html

The Hanson brothers (as in the band Hanson)

I'm glad you clarified because my first thought was the guys from Slap Shot.

Here are some renderings of the final design for this project that was presented to the PAC trust yesterday by the developer and Reasors. Reasors is now fully on board with opening a 32,000 square feet downtown location as part of this project. The PAC trust still has to vote to approve the design. This design includes 240 apartments in a 12 story building and a garage with more than 600 parking spaces with 300 of them available for PAC events. If the PAC trust approves the project the plan will then go to the city council to ask for TIF funding.

http://kotv.images.worldnow.com/images/11521819_G.jpg

http://kotv.images.worldnow.com/images/11521829_G.jpg

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/retail/pac-trust-board-to-discuss-plans-for-downtown-reasor-s/article_950a9ecc-fd8b-5d25-b0d6-b6b0460705f0.html

The PAC Trust has approved the sale of the land for this development.

Great News for Tulsa!

Good looking project.

Oklahoma Historical Society’s Oklahoma Museum of Pop Culture finally has a site. 422 N Main directly across the street from Cain's Ballroom. The $40 million, 40,000 square foot OKPOP will break ground in early 2018 and open in early 2019.

http://www.newson6.com/story/34055255/long-awaited-okpop-museum-will-be-built-across-from-cains-ballroom

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/okpop-museum-finally-finds-home-near-historic-cain-s-ballroom/article_2ccf1060-5898-5fb9-b360-31cc427c3b8b.html

Like the place they ended up with. Seems fitting to be across from Cain's.

That's a great location! Another Tulsa surface lot bites the dust. This surface lot really kills the urban feel of the area right around Cain's.

There are now three game-changing developments going in on surface lots in Tulsa's core with the other two going in the Blue Dome District.

Everything I've been hoping for in the Brady District has slowly been coming true. There's not one but two prized Brewpubs operated by local breweries, a budding soccer franchise, and the random dead spaces are being filled in. Only thing I don't like is how the Davenport is proceding... but that will probably be OK in the end.

Yeah, Tulsa's core is really coming along. The container shipping project is really nice. I was surprised. And I finally was able to stop by thePrairie Brewpub last week and it's really well done. Lastly, Tulsa's renovated Central Library is just stunning. Very sleek, modern, high tech, and accessible.