Massive Retail / Hotel / Office Development for Memorial & Western

**ElmoFromOK** · 06-10-2008, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Pete Brzycki

It reminds me a lot of NW Expressway west of McArthur, as there was a similar building boom in the 80's. Take a drive through there now and it looks pretty darn seedy, and only 20 years later.

I remember how excited everyone was about that area in the 80's. All the new buildings and houses going up at there. It makes me really sad to drive out that way now.

**okcdeveloper** · 06-11-2008, 09:54 AM

I heard this whole property was already up for sale again.

**centaurian** · 06-11-2008, 12:51 PM

Where do these developers come from?

None of them ever plan for the traffic issues caused by these mega developments. Norman is experiencing the same problem, with the UNP. the traffic in Norman has gotten outta control and we just keep getting more and more car lots and retail shopping centers. Then they will tear up the roads to fix / widen them after they put in these things.

Heck I could city plan better than this. but I guess its all about making mega millions. But the city does appreciate the taxes people spend.