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View Full Version : NW 39th Street LGBTQ District Pete 06-15-2021, 07:25 AM http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th061321a.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th061321b.jpg Pete 08-22-2021, 08:50 AM http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th082121a.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39thpenn082121a.jpg Bowser214 08-22-2021, 09:27 AM Looking good! Are they not going to do the other side? I wish someone would develop that patch of grass into restaurant and retail. Pete 08-22-2021, 10:53 AM Looking good! Are they not going to do the other side? https://www.okctalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16611&d=1607471527 LocoAko 08-22-2021, 12:11 PM http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th082121a.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39thpenn082121a.jpg Thanks for the pics! It's really hard to get a sense of the streetscape in person with it only half complete. I think adding the trees is what will really make it inviting. Hope this is just what's needed to spur more investment (already getting one additional upscale cocktail lounge, which is a good sign). dtnatt 08-23-2021, 11:25 AM This is great! The cocktail lounge is going to be called Indigo. They are currently working on the inside! Bowser214 08-23-2021, 11:28 AM OMG What? Where? LocoAko 08-23-2021, 11:35 AM OMG What? Where? 2215 NW 39th Street. 17056 17057 dtnatt 08-23-2021, 12:16 PM That's the building right west of Tramps, and right across the street north from The Boom. It was going to be called LuLu but they changed the name to Indigo. I think they are even considering doing outdoor seating facing 39th. Bowser214 08-23-2021, 12:18 PM Fantastic!!! OkcWill 08-23-2021, 02:08 PM That's the building right west of Tramps, and right across the street north from The Boom. It was going to be called LuLu but they changed the name to Indigo. I think they are even considering doing outdoor seating facing 39th. I heard the guys that bought the building are also putting in a high end indoor/outdoor dance club and bar in the back. Good to see new concepts in the area, I hope it continues. Pete 08-23-2021, 04:33 PM This little district needs street life. Places to sit outside and have a drink or something to eat. I bet that will follow with the spruce-up. Bullbear 08-23-2021, 04:39 PM Agreed Pete.. the strip building that use to be wreck Room and the Park would be great for that but the owner needs to sell to someone who is willing to put some money into those buildings or he needs to do it. they are in terrible shape. Pete 08-26-2021, 02:07 PM I noticed today they started tearing up the north side of 39th. As a result, you can still drive west on 39th from Penn but for eastbound drivers, you are detoured off of 39th at Youngs. riflesforwatie 08-31-2021, 03:49 PM I am guessing it is unlikely they'll finish before the NW 39 Pride in late September? Pete 08-31-2021, 03:52 PM I am guessing it is unlikely they'll finish before the NW 39 Pride in late September? Yeah, no way. I'll take some drone photos soon and you'll see the current, destroyed state. HOT ROD 09-01-2021, 01:30 AM omg if only they could have finished by the festivities. But anyway - good to see the effort from the city and the early response from the district. Hopefully this is just the beginning of 39th as an integral part of OKC's cultural fabric. spire 09-14-2021, 12:13 PM Great Thread! We are hoping to try a few concepts at 2215 NW 39Th. A few of the tenants should open their businesses in the next few months. We are leaning towards an indoor/outdoor dance club and a coffee house for the remaining space but have been meeting with a few restaurant concepts as well. Either way you should see a cleaned up building and store front soon. The back concept whatever that might be, should be up and running early 2022. We would love to continue to invest in the area, if anything else becomes available! Thanks for the positive support of the district! LocoAko 09-15-2021, 09:25 AM Great Thread! We are hoping to try a few concepts at 2215 NW 39Th. A few of the tenants should open their businesses in the next few months. We are leaning towards an indoor/outdoor dance club and a coffee house for the remaining space but have been meeting with a few restaurant concepts as well. Either way you should see a cleaned up building and store front soon. The back concept whatever that might be, should be up and running early 2022. We would love to continue to invest in the area, if anything else becomes available! Thanks for the positive support of the district! Thank you for investing in the district! I'm particularly excited about non-bar/club options like coffee shops coming to the area (maybe that just means I'm getting old, ha). Anything that brings more life to the street and area at times other than weekend nights is a win in my book. Bowser214 09-15-2021, 09:47 AM :iagree::Smiley026 Pete 09-16-2021, 07:27 AM http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th091521a.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th091521b.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th091521c.jpg shawnw 09-16-2021, 08:58 AM The irony is that by not making room for bikes AT ALL, they may have made this road inherently more dangerous for both cars and bikes, all in the name of night time parking. And yes bikes use this road. Pete 09-16-2021, 09:38 AM ^ Yes, bikes do use this road because Youngs (at the west end of the district) is a safe pass-under below I-44. So many people come down Youngs then head east on 39th. I do that myself. shawnw 09-16-2021, 09:50 AM Yep. Since they removed two lanes of traffic they could easily have kept the bike lanes and had the parking but the neighborhood refused.... dtnatt 09-16-2021, 10:12 AM From my understanding SOME in the neighborhood were opposed to the idea, but don't forget its ultimately the city's decision and the business owners don't get to dictate what the city does. shawnw 09-16-2021, 11:24 AM In my experience, the city very rarely goes against what the neighborhood wants (especially if there's a defined business district). Basically only if the chamber or equivalent wants it more. OKCbyTRANSFER 09-26-2021, 01:47 PM I went to the Pride Festival Saturday afternoon. It seemed really quite, crowd wise. I know they are competing with the State Fair, road conditions still torn up, Covid issues, etc. I personally prefer the vendor tents in the street, makes it look more cohesive vs a hodge podge of tents. County Health Dept. was there offering Covid vaccines or boosters, which was great to see. Hopefully the parade today will be well attended as normal. Brett 09-26-2021, 04:57 PM I went to the Pride Festival Saturday afternoon. It seemed really quite, crowd wise. I know they are competing with the State Fair, road conditions still torn up, Covid issues, etc. I personally prefer the vendor tents in the street, makes it look more cohesive vs a hodge podge of tents. County Health Dept. was there offering Covid vaccines or boosters, which was great to see. Hopefully the parade today will be well attended as normal. I know the Pride festival is normally held in the heat of summertime. Was it pushed back due to the construction? I thought the Pride festival was temporarily moved downtown this year or was that just a separate LGBTQ parade? OKCbyTRANSFER 09-26-2021, 07:21 PM I know the Pride festival is normally held in the heat of summertime. Was it pushed back due to the construction? I thought the Pride festival was temporarily moved downtown this year or was that just a separate LGBTQ parade? There were TWO this year, OKC Pride and 39th Street Pride (or something close to those). Really wish we can get back to one big celebration instead of the two. The parade tonight had 69 entries (more than 100 in the past) and the crowd this year was minimal. Due to COVID-19, this weekend was originally in October, but same as the Memorial Run, so it was pushed to this weekend, same as the fair. Bowser214 09-26-2021, 07:47 PM On an unrelated note; Too bad there's not like a Halloween in the park with food and beverage vendors and costume competition.....( Scissortail Park would be perfect) Canoe 09-26-2021, 09:22 PM This looks like reverse angled parking. Here is a video on how it is supposed to work. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kRZ-UL75IwM Bullbear 09-29-2021, 08:55 AM Yes I believe its supposed to bend up striped for reverse angle parking which is great if everyone can get on board and do it properly. About bikes using this I found it dangerous before as it was just a short strip of bike lane and it was not used as such. Cars would use it like another lane rather than bike lane. with it much narrower though it is still dangerous. i do think there could have been a better configuration to accommodate bikes. I am excited for some food and coffee concepts in the area it is desperately needed. I hope the new plazas are utilized to give some street life. I would love something like a Postino wine bar type concept with small plates and cocktails in the area but that is just me. I was out of town for Pride since it was moved but I hope the two groups can come together and join forces. Its always unfortunate when a community divides and in the end the community loses. Since James Cooper is closely aligned with the group ( I believe his BF is on that board) that had pride downtown, I understand he did not attend the parade on 39th. I was happy to see that Mayor Holt was in attendance. Roger S 09-29-2021, 08:59 AM Yes I believe its supposed to bend up striped for reverse angle parking which is great if everyone can get on board and do it properly. Well the rural folk in Ardmore figured it out after making all kinds of doom and gloom world ending predictions when it was announced for downtown Ardmore and it works great there..... So I bet the LGBTQ folks can figure it out here too. David 09-29-2021, 09:04 AM Ardmore may have figured it out, but up here in Edmond the angle parking spots I walk by regularly are effectively never used correctly. I'll be curious to see how it works out in a non-downtown environment, and if it's citation enforced at all. dankrutka 09-29-2021, 10:07 AM Well the rural folk in Ardmore figured it out after making all kinds of doom and gloom world ending predictions when it was announced for downtown Ardmore and it works great there..... So I bet the LGBTQ folks can figure it out here too. We've had them in Denton on a street off the Square for probably 7 or 8 years and I'd estimate that about 30-40% of people park in the spots incorrectly. While I appreciate the thinking behind the design, I don't think the back-in parking has actually made it much safer for cyclists considering the amount of confusion in using them. riflesforwatie 09-30-2021, 05:28 PM One of the members of the Pride organization's board got up before the concert Friday night and spoke very positively about the streetscape and the outcome from working with the city government on the project. I don't know the politics of the Pride organization but my assumption is that it is very closely tied to the NW 39 business and property owners. Bullbear 10-20-2021, 12:34 PM As this project continues I am curious how they are going to handle the huge hill by the boom. they dug it out but wondering if they will build a retaining wall or what? its a significant grade change. I'm anxious to see complete and hope property owners take advantage of opportunity to create street interaction. I did see Angles was requesting bids to build a patio south of their building which is great. Pete 10-20-2021, 12:50 PM ^ I believe there will be a large retaining wall. sethsrott 10-21-2021, 01:43 PM ^ I believe there will be a large retaining wall. There will be about an 8ft wall. I drove past the other day and it was under construction. Would make a very cool mural to go with the collection that are being put up. I saw that Tramps just got a new mural on the south wall. Pete 10-21-2021, 01:45 PM ^ Thanks. I'll get out there soon and take some new photos. HOT ROD 10-21-2021, 04:23 PM this is coming together nicely. Hopefully this will spur businesses to take a chance in the district as well Bunty 10-22-2021, 01:33 AM The District Hotel might as well be promoting itself as the biggest gay resort in the country. This is because its nearest rival to that distinction, the Parliament House in Orlando, has been closed for nearly one year. But as expressed previously, it does need to get its cowboy bar reopened in time for the gay rodeo in May, rather than keeping it gutted. At least it recently reopened its disco, renaming it the Living Room, but that seems an odd name for a disco or dance bar. Anyway, even with the improvements on 39th, I won't be surprised if some people wonder if the District Hotel is going to make it for much longer and may totally close. Pete 10-22-2021, 04:50 PM In the last photo, you can see the retaining wall going in near The Boom. HTTP://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th102221a.jpg HTTP://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th102221b.jpg HTTP://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th102221c.jpg HTTP://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th102221d.jpg Bowser214 10-22-2021, 04:54 PM Such a tremendous improvement! I hope this will spark more development in that area. Pete 12-05-2021, 08:42 AM http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th120421a.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th120421b.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th120421c.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th120421d.jpg http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th120421e.jpg shawnw 12-05-2021, 11:11 AM There no reason this couldn't have kept the bike lanes and still had the same amount of parking (that's per the design firm not me), so kinda frustrating. dtnatt 12-06-2021, 01:45 PM As someone who is a member of the LGBTQ community and someone who visits 39th I am thrilled to see this kind of investment in the district and by extension the community. it has been neglected for way to long, and however imperfect that people on this tread believe this plan is, sometimes you just have to take the win. That is the attitude I am going to take here and will look forward to the work being completed. Pete 12-06-2021, 01:46 PM Yes, it's a big step forward and should lead to increased business and more development. Really looking forward to this project being completed. Bullbear 12-07-2021, 01:34 PM As someone who is a member of the LGBTQ community and someone who visits 39th I am thrilled to see this kind of investment in the district and by extension the community. it has been neglected for way to long, and however imperfect that people on this tread believe this plan is, sometimes you just have to take the win. That is the attitude I am going to take here and will look forward to the work being completed. 100% with you on that. It has been a long time coming and if you had told my 20 something year old Gay self that the city would ever invest in this street and neighborhood as a district I would have rolled my eyes. Its looking so good and I am hoping it sparks interest in businesses to make a go of it here and invest in it as well. i have heard a lot of negative comments since it started about not wide enough, taking too long, just going to attract more homeless blah blah. People always have more negative than good to say about most projects but I am excited to see this develop! Pete 12-07-2021, 01:44 PM The apartments going in just to the south on Penn is a very good sign. There is so much potential here and we should also take stock about what has happened just recently: Braum's completely renovated; Casey's took over for that trashy Circle C and have submitted plans for a full remodel; The District Hotel has invested a bunch in their renovation; several murals have been added; Angles reopened; even the crappy car wash on the former site of Coits was recently purchased and is getting a big investment. This project should lead to much more. Still lots of auto businesses that could be put to better use as well as some vacant properties. Lots of positive momentum in the immediate area. David 12-07-2021, 02:42 PM What apartments to the south on Penn? The Heights, or maybe something else I maybe should already be aware of? Pete 12-07-2021, 02:53 PM What apartments to the south on Penn? The Heights, or maybe something else I maybe should already be aware of? https://www.okctalk.com/search.php?searchid=8188931 You can see the complex in the center left: http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/39th120421d.jpg David 12-07-2021, 02:57 PM How in the world did I miss those, I only drive up and down Penn multiple times a week. Thanks Pete! Edit: looking at Google Maps, that must be renovation of some existing apartments and not new build? I feel better about missing the action on them. Pete 12-07-2021, 03:01 PM ^ It was formerly office buildings that are being renovated into apartments. David 12-07-2021, 03:10 PM Ahh, makes sense. Yeah, that is a nice addition for the area. LocoAko 12-07-2021, 04:06 PM I scrolled back but couldn't see clearly: are there trees planned for all of these cutouts in the sidewalk? It's already a huge improvement but none of the buildings along there are the most sightly and trees would really help make it look a lot more inviting, I think. Dob Hooligan 12-07-2021, 05:28 PM I mean this in a good way - the elevated view reminds me of a small town main street. And the straight in parking makes it seem more so. stratosphere 12-07-2021, 06:03 PM We haven't been out there in probably 2 years, or just before the pandemic. Started to go a couple of times but did not feel like waiting on an Uber. And then there was Delta, now its something else. Hopefully soon we can make it out there and the road work will be finished. I drive by it frequently and the improvements are huge compared to what the place once was! dtnatt 12-08-2021, 10:18 AM I believe the cutouts will have trees (or that was the plan at one time). Also they are putting up street lights that will be great too. Please someone correct me if I am wrong about this! Pete 12-08-2021, 10:26 AM Yes, there will be trees and other landcaping. |