Quote Originally Posted by max View Post
I think the Belle Isle area would have developed smarter and denser if a mixed use like the Baltimore plant had come about, but it's over and done now. Unfortunately, due to the age and popularity, I wouldn't think Belle Isle Station will be redeveloped for quite a long time. I just hope that Classen Curve and some of the other developments in the area further smart development of the Belle Isle area and Classen in general. It's the most successful inner-city shopping area (I would imagine, at least, can't think of anything that compares), and i'd like to see it developed that way.
Just east of Classen from the North Fork office park there is an interesting little residential area (Military Ave and N W 53rd) of 1950's modern homes - very usonian. I think a remnant of Bell Isle lake is behind them.