Now is a good time to press Oklahoma City council members to enact strict building guidelines for the redevelopment of a rundown area south of downtown where the new I-40 will be moved. These are some guidelines that need to be in place that will further enhance this new portion of Oklahoma City, and perhaps improve Bricktown by including all future projects and lower Bricktown's perimeter in this new zone.

- All new contruction projects must be required to have a percentage of public art on the facade of the structure

- New structures are prohibited from using stucco exterior.

- All signage must be at ground level and all signage on the facade of any structure must be appealing and in clean view.

- Landscaping must follow city code, which is based on the percentage of greenspace where trees and shrubs must be planted.

- All surface parking must be out of view unless such parking involves a multi-storied parking structure. Such structure must follow the new zones architectural guidelines. Surface parking that is out of view must be well lit, secured by a form of surveillance, and signage must point motorists easily to the premises.

Are there any other ideas anyone would like to pitch in?