OAK (formerly Penn Central)

[Rover]

look at shops at Legacy .... pretty up scale and has a Shake Shack

I don’t see SS on their directory, but do find 39 other eating and drinking establishments. I don’t think Oak will have anywhere near that amount.

Maybe SS would fit on the corner where RedCarpet is.

[chssooner]

I don’t see SS on their directory, but do find 39 other eating and drinking establishments.

Maybe SS would fit on the corner where RedCarpet is.

Legacy West. He was half-right. Look at Legacy West. They have a Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and a Shake Shack is there, as well.

[Rover]

Legacy West. He was half-right. Look at Legacy West. They have a Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and a Shake Shack is there, as well.

Got it. I just went to the shops at site. It is among the 24 food places at West and the least upscale of them all. SS is a convenience and not a brand builder, or even equivalent to the mall.

[Plutonic Panda]

Got it. I just went to the shops at site. It is among the Most 24 food places at West and the least upscale of them all.

They have a Shake Shack at Westfield Century City too. SS is a nice option to have but I get tired of them very quickly if I eat there too often. They’re a once a month thing at most for me.

[Pete]

I can almost guarantee you they are actively recruiting Shake Shack.

It's exactly the type of high-profile and new-to-market place that would drive even more traffic.

[Celebrator]

I can almost guarantee you they are actively recruiting Shake Shack.

It's exactly the type of high-profile and new-to-market place that would drive even more traffic.

Pete, you must be psyched about this being within walking distance from you! Seriously.

[Pete]

Pete, you must be psyched about this being within walking distance from you! Seriously.

Very!

And the project is really driving up home prices in my neighborhood.

[onthestrip]

Very!

And the project is really driving up home prices in my neighborhood.

Which is funny because Im sure there were plenty of NIMBYs who didnt like this project because of it supposedly harming property values. Ownership has obviously done a good job at mitigating any NIMBY fears though.

[Pete]

Which is funny because Im sure there were plenty of NIMBYs who didnt like this project because of it supposedly harming property values. Ownership has obviously done a good job at mitigating any NIMBY fears though.

The developer did a great job of reaching out to neighbors, hosting several meetings and making some adjustments.

This is arguably one of the most complex projects ever in OKC and these guys have worked their tails off and been incredibly patient.

[Pete]

[rte66man]

Pete, I can't tell from the drone shots, but are they installing a deacceleration right turn only lane by the access off EB Northwest Expressway? If it is not there or is too short, that will cause a MASSIVE backup.

[Anonymous.]

Pete, I can't tell from the drone shots, but are they installing a deacceleration right turn only lane by the access off EB Northwest Expressway? If it is not there or is too short, that will cause a MASSIVE backup.

There is one, but it is relatively short. Should be okay considering how many lanes are available on NWE.

[Pete]

Pete, I can't tell from the drone shots, but are they installing a deacceleration right turn only lane by the access off EB Northwest Expressway? If it is not there or is too short, that will cause a MASSIVE backup.

It is a BRT stop.

[Pete]

In the 2nd photo you can see the BRT stop under construction along NW Expressway:

[Pete]

[chssooner]

Dang, they aren't playing around. Great image of the scope of this project!

[Pete]

They are planning a large electronic display for the north side of the hotel, facing NW Expressway and visible to people coming and going at Penn Square.

The hotel name looks like it will be 'Lively' and I believe it will be part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

[ManAboutTown]

WOW! That is very cool!

[Bowser214]

In the last photo, there’s a building to the west of the apartments. Is that new? I don’t recall seeing that in other Oak photos.

[ChrisHayes]

In the last photo, there’s a building to the west of the apartments. Is that new? I don’t recall seeing that in other Oak photos.

Yeah, that's a new one! I went back and it wasn't on the other renderings. I like it! Hopefully something new they got planned.

[Pete]

In the last photo, there’s a building to the west of the apartments. Is that new? I don’t recall seeing that in other Oak photos.

It's not definite -- just conceptual.

They have two other big phases after the current one; unless they have big demand for office space, I don't see it happening anytime soon.

[lady_o]

I'm so excited to see this go vertical. The area is going to feel a lot less suburban in a year or two.

[HangryHippo]

I'm so excited to see this go vertical. The area is going to feel a lot less suburban in a year or two.

Me too. And if something ends up happening to bring more life to 50 Penn Place, it’ll really feel different.

[MagzOK]

Me too. And if something ends up happening to bring more life to 50 Penn Place, it’ll really feel different.

Yeah man, I totally agree. With the sale of that car wash on the corner there really is potential to liven that intersection up even more. Plenty of room in there to collaborate with 50-Penn to maybe put another restaurant in there and share that parking out there. IDK, just something that'll be very pleasing to the eyes.

[Teo9969]

That additional building in the latest rendering is an absolutely gorgeous building though and masses the corner to absolute perfection. I hope they build it somewhere in the OKC Core if they can't find a way to make it work here.

Honestly, though, I think demand for office space might really start to take off in this area. If I'm going to pay for office space in 2022 and hope to actually get workers to come, I'm going to find a place that's in a more centrally located spot and that has immediate access to amenities such as this spot.