Quote Originally Posted by onthestrip View Post
Well first, what would be the point of building a canal if we just put up blank walls along it?
Second, Im not sure I saw anyone say that a patio should be the defining feature, only that it should have an actual canal side patio. I think early permitting plans had zero patio.
Lastly, there are much more than 5 temperate days a year that allow you to enjoy a patio. And on the many slightly warm/cold days, its quite easy to provide shade/space heaters. If you sweat uncontrollably when its 80 or shiver when its 60, you have tons of space inside to eat. The several of us like the option of dining al fresco
Yeah I completely agree. Most of Hogan's work, with the exception of this and the Centennial, completely ignore the canal. There is no point in even having the canal if you aren't going to build a unique experience that relates to it. Secondly, there is plenty of time when outdoor dining is still enjoyable despite not having the greatest climate in the nation. It's very popular in Dallas and they have hotter summers than OKC does.