Project 180 Pedestrian Plaza

[Pete]

[HangryHippo]

That's a very nice improvement! I like it a lot.

[Pete]

You can see in that third photo the walkway is really narrow between the mural on Oklahoma Tower and the screen for the handicapped parking.

[dcsooner]

That's a very nice improvement! I like it a lot.

+1 I bet the nighttime feel is really nice with the lighting

[jccouger]

You can see in that third photo the walkway is really narrow between the mural on Oklahoma Tower and the screen for the handicapped parking.

So that is permanent? It looks like a construction fence.

[OKC Talker]

Pete, do you know what the estimate is for this to be complete? They haven't been working in there for over a month already, and I was told it was because they ran out of pavers and had to order more.

[Pete]

Pete, do you know what the estimate is for this to be complete? They haven't been working in there for over a month already, and I was told it was because they ran out of pavers and had to order more.

Yes, the last time the City spoke about this project they claimed it would be finished by the end of 2016.

Just another example of a City project that has missed it's timeline by a mile... This was to last one year and is going to run at least double that.

[Pete]

So that is permanent? It looks like a construction fence.

Permanent.

It's meant to screen the surface parking (picture #6 above) from the rest of the plaza.

[dankrutka]

That Manhattan patio would benefit from creating a more defined space. Those planters are a good start, but it's still just a bit too open to create an intimate space where customers will want to hang out.

[Bellaboo]

Permanent.

It's meant to screen the surface parking (picture #6 above) from the rest of the plaza.

I think he's talking about the fence in pics one and two ?

[Pete]

I think he's talking about the fence in pics one and two ?

No, specifically talking about pic #3. That gray fence is a permanent screen.

[Anonymous.]

Why are those signs so specific?

"Manhattan Bar" (which I'm clearly in front of going by their giant window sign)
"Neighborhood Bar in Downtown OKC" (yes, that is also where I am)
"Patio Seating" (ahhh yes, soo that's why tables and chairs are outside here)

Perhaps there were people randomly using the seating as if it was public bench.

[shawnw]

Maybe it's ABLE related. There's a demarcation point beyond which alcohol outside is prohibited.

[catch22]

I really think it may just be to steer people away from using them for their own purposes, say on a nice day bringing their lunch outside and getting some fresh air on their break. The patio is not clearly defined by fences as is common for restaurants.

[Pete]

I really think it may just be to steer people away from using them for their own purposes, say on a nice day bringing their lunch outside and getting some fresh air on their break. The patio is not clearly defined by fences as is common for restaurants.

Tons of homeless around there due to the library being across the street, and I'm sure that is part of the issue.

[BridgeBurner]

Are they ever going to take the chain link fences down? Really like to be able to walk from the YMCA to the parking garages again haha.

[Of Sound Mind]

Are they ever going to take the chain link fences down? Really like to be able to walk from the YMCA to the parking garages again haha.

I'm starting to believe it's a permanent installation...

[Pete]

All the fences are down except the one at Main and Robinson, between Corporate Tower and the old IRS Building.

The gray fence with yellow accents is permanent and is a screen for the remaining surface parking.

[Of Sound Mind]

Now that it is FINALLY done and the fences are FINALLY down after no additional visible work was performed for WEEKS and WEEKS, it's actually very nice to walk through.

[Anonymous.]

The cuts on those tons of pavers are top-notch work.

[Pete]

If they can finish that last bit before the first of the year, they will only be one full year behind and double the original promised timeline.

At some point I will publish a consolidated list of timelines, budget and scope of work and contrast promises vs. delivery across many City projects and you'll see how badly they miss across the board over and over again and how they never seem to learn or improve.

[OKC_on_mines]

Looks really nice. I may go visit today

[Pete]

The last piece of this project is complete. What an incredible difference this makes right in the heart of the CBD.

[riflesforwatie]

Went by here last night. It took a long time but was worth the wait. It's really quite beautiful.

[OKC Talker]

Just imagine if it had been completed in spring instead of winter! Hopefully the fountain and landscaping won't be destroyed before people have a chance to use it.