Re: Why not OKC?
As you may recall, the McLains developed a plan for "The Factory" high rise, mixed use, in Bricktown, but decided to sell the property rather than proceed with the project. Also, the twenty-some-odd floor Park Harvey building will soon be converted to residential use as will three other similar sized vacant buildings in downtown.
The driving force is income potential and the present rent levels in OKC won't support a new construction high rise yet. I'm guessing at least five years, more likley ten, before someone takes on that challenge. It will take someone with very deep pockets and lots of experience with similar development.
The Old Downtown Guy
It will take decades for Oklahoma City's
downtown core to regain its lost gritty,
dynamic urban character, but it's exciting
to observe and participate in the transformation.
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