Probably the wrong thread but it seems to me like Spaghetti Warehouse is becoming less likely by the day to be developed into a hotel. I know it needs significant structural remediation but what do you think would be a good fit? This intersection has some serious potential if the adjacent parking lot could be developed into some sort of mixed use.

Probably the wrong thread but it seems to me like Spaghetti Warehouse is becoming less likely by the day to be developed into a hotel. I know it needs significant structural remediation but what do you think would be a good fit? This intersection has some serious potential if the adjacent parking lot could be developed into some sort of mixed use.

They had been working on getting a restaurant or two for the ground floor + living units above.

They actually own a nearby surface lot.

But I think the existing owner is now looking to flip the property.

This should start going up pretty quickly now.

Note the temporary construction/sales office in the Brewer building just to the south.

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So just eyeballing I assume the final structure will be about as tall as the current crane height?

about the same as the flag pole was/is.

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It’s so weird how empty the street are. I’m back in OKC until this blows over but when I left LA I was flying down the 101 all through downtown and didn’t go a hair under 80MPH. Most of the time you can’t even go above 30. Very bizarre what’s going on right now.

Its hard to imagine having enough business in downtown OKC to fill up half the hotels, not even considering this one being built. I wish hotel owners the best but I would NOT want to be in their shoes.

Its hard to imagine having enough business in downtown OKC to fill up half the hotels, not even considering this one being built. I wish hotel owners the best but I would NOT want to be in their shoes.

When the virus is not impacting things, I believe the downtown OKC hotels do very well. Regardless of business travelers.

what about business in the rest of the city? Is there enough in the metro to support downtown hotels?

there isn't a rule that says 'you MUST do business downtown if you stay in a downtown hotel'. I mean, we have plenty of downtown hotel rooms here in Seattle yet most business is done elsewhere. I'd think the same might be the case in OKC just as it is in most cities not chicago NY HK and the like.

too bad the crane isn't lit up at night. That's one thing we have going on here, the cranes compete with night-time lighting displays. OKC should do it.

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They are booking it on this location! And I think it will make a killing once it opens!

wonder if they're trying to get some of that convention center opening initial conferences that need full-service crowd...

they can tout being the only full-service hotel in OKC best situated right in Bricktown. ...

For that reason (and the small footprint), they should go to 15+ floors as I suspect they're going to be packed. ...

they can tout being the only full-service hotel in OKC best situated right in Bricktown. ...

For that reason (and the small footprint), they should go to 15+ floors as I suspect they're going to be packed. ...

I believe they are going to the max height that is allowed in Btown. 15 stories wouldn't be allowed. 10 is about it.

140ft used to be the allowable max. I don't know what it is now.

140ft used to be the allowable max. I don't know what it is now.

By right, it still is, although 80' is actually the preferred height limit (see below from the zoning code). Someone could theoretically go to the Board of Adjustment to go higher than 140', but they'd have to prove they are suffering a hardship only at 140' tall.

" - Section 7150.1.F. includes a guideline that suggests a height limit of 80 feet but allows up to the maximum of 140 feet. "

By right, it still is, although 80' is actually the preferred height limit (see below from the zoning code). Someone could theoretically go to the Board of Adjustment to go higher than 140', but they'd have to prove they are suffering a hardship only at 140' tall.

" - Section 7150.1.F. includes a guideline that suggests a height limit of 80 feet but allows up to the maximum of 140 feet. "

Does upsetting Hot Rod count :p jkjkjk! I understand the love for high rises, but I think this looks great for that corner!

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is likely the biggest/most significant construction project in Bricktown since the Canal and the Ballpark. Especially with it's size and location.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is likely the biggest/most significant construction project in Bricktown since the Canal and the Ballpark. Especially with it's size and location.

You nailed it!

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You know, this picture is the first time that I actually understood where this building was. For some reason I thought I always pictured it "Mid-Block" with the corner on the alley. What a huge get this is Bricktown and we're damn lucky that it made it through with the somewhat unstable market of hotels in Bricktown lately. If I could have chosen any to pull through, this is the one.

This is going to be great when it’s done. They’re going to need to do something in the alley where the Social Room is as its currently extremely uninviting but the hotel should kill it here.

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Glancing back through the posts I don't see any mention of a rooftop bar or anything of that type. Is that correct?

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This project is such a great addition. The businesses in that area have actually struggled a bit and I hope this reinvigorates it. I've always thought the pedestrian traffic should be higher on the street. I'd love to see a mixed use project on the lot west of it to with retail on ground level since the parking garage there is dead.

This project is such a great addition. The businesses in that area have actually struggled a bit and I hope this reinvigorates it. I've always thought the pedestrian traffic should be higher on the street. I'd love to see a mixed use project on the lot west of it to with retail on ground level since the parking garage there is dead.

Does Drury Hotels still own that lot?

Does Drury Hotels still own that lot?

Yes.

They paid some serious dough for it too. About $129/SF.

Couldn't find it on the plans, why is the back quarter not rising with the rest of the concrete pours?

Couldn't find it on the plans, why is the back quarter not rising with the rest of the concrete pours?

There is no back quarter.

That will be open. The building is l-shaped above the 1st floor.

This has to be one of the better located hotels in Bricktown.

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I know that the Westin was thrown out for the current Renaissance Hotel, but is that set? I would hate for the current one to become flag-less, given its location.

I know that the Westin was thrown out for the current Renaissance Hotel, but is that set? I would hate for the current one to become flag-less, given its location.

Did our current Sheraton originally carry the Westin flag...

Did our current Sheraton originally carry the Westin flag...

Not originally, but at one time it was a Westin.

I thouoght the current Renaissance will become Marriott once the new Renaissance opens. ..

We do need a Westin downtown though, along with Hyatt, Holiday Inn, and Double Tree; among other flags.

About halfway through the 9th of 10 floors.

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So exciting to see our city continue to move forward!

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i hadn't been up on the interstate in several weeks but was coming down i-40 a couple of days ago and was surprised at just how visible this thing is now. Pretty impressive imo

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Very Nice Infill. Love the increase density happening in and around DT OKC

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This is a whole building that wasn't there last time I was in Bricktown and will be there the next time I'm in Bricktown.

(which, for context, is really weird think about because prior to the corpocalypse I was in Bricktown nearly every weekend)

Gotta give credit to whoever had the pedestrian walkway put through on Sheridan to the left. It has been convenient to still be able to use the sidewalk along the south side of the road there.

Though it might have just been a lucky coincidence that the parallel parking spots there could be repurposed for that.

This is a great addition to Bricktown, I like seeing Sheridan get more density.

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No time is being wasted on this construction!

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Couldn't locate a more approriate thread for it, but the lot directly across from this hotel that was purchased by Drury is now listed for sale again.