In spite of protests that downtown is being still being torn down at an "astonishing rate" (are you listening Spartan?), Steve's article paints a different picture.

Building redevelopment downtown shows preservationists winning the war to save OKC's past | News OK

Not every old building can or should be saved. But Oklahoma City, still a relatively young community at 125 years old, has finally realized the value of its history. Preservationists may not win every battle, but the war to save the city’s past is being won.