OKC in the year 2014

[rcjunkie]

So using MAPS3 to treat an urban area like it might as well be a suburban area seems to be an issue cropping up strongly. In other words don't Edmond my Downtown.

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[rcjunkie]

i think you missed my point. with a walmart in bricktown it will certainly encourage those visiting bricktown to utilize walmart's parking since its free, thus avoiding having to pay $5.00 or however much to pay in one of the many fee lots.
in turn, it will ward off honest customers who dont wish to visit bricktown, but just shop at walmart and go home. they will be immediately discouraged to shop there by the ever constant sight of a very crowded parking lot.

walmart will have to meticulously monitor parking lot vialotors via security staff and/or cameras.

I go to Bricktown at least twice a week to eat, movie, ball game, etc:, and I have never paid for parking, you may have to walk a little, but who can't use the exercise.

[BPD]

I go to Bricktown at least twice a week to eat, movie, ball game, etc:, and I have never paid for parking, you may have to walk a little, but who can't use the exercise.

Actually, there are quite a few. Did you ever notice the cute little handicap stickers on some cars?

[fuzzytoad]

i think you missed my point. with a walmart in bricktown it will certainly encourage those visiting bricktown to utilize walmart's parking since its free, thus avoiding having to pay $5.00 or however much to pay in one of the many fee lots.

you can do that now at Bass Pro, or Toby Keith's, or the Theater, or about 2 dozen other places..

in turn, it will ward off honest customers who dont wish to visit bricktown, but just shop at walmart and go home. they will be immediately discouraged to shop there by the ever constant sight of a very crowded parking lot.

When was the last time you were at WalMart between 7am-10pm and it *wasn't* a crowded parking lot?

walmart will have to meticulously monitor parking lot vialotors via security staff and/or cameras.

LMAO

[rcjunkie]

Actually, there are quite a few. Did you ever notice the cute little handicap stickers on some cars?

Stickers-No, Placards-Yes, and your point is ?

[Spartan]

Ever consider a name change from Spartan to Mr. Negativity, or maybe Sir Doom & Gloom.

I've always thought Spartan was very appropriate, actually.


Spar·tan (spärtn)
adj.
b. Simple, frugal, or austere: a Spartan diet; a spartan lifestyle.

[ljbab728]

Stickers-No, Placards-Yes, and your point is ?

Junkie, you're nitpicking about terms. His point was that people who need handicap parking, like me, don't need the extra exercise provided by walking from free parking lots further away.

[rcjunkie]

Junkie, you're nitpicking about terms. His point was that people who need handicap parking, like me, don't need the extra exercise provided by walking from free parking lots further away.

That's why there are several handicap parking spots in and around Bricktown/Downtown, if none are open, you can park at any meter and not have to pay if you properly display your handicap placard.

[Peach fuzz]

ummm so there's going to be a walmart in bricktown... where at? That just sounds really really trashy for bricktown.. wow


EDIT: Dont talladega my bricktown

[betts]

ummm so there's going to be a walmart in bricktown... where at? That just sounds really really trashy for bricktown.. wow


EDIT: Dont talladega my bricktown

I believe (hope) that was tongue in cheek. I don't even want a Walmart supermarket, but I see absolutely no way Walmart would build in Bricktown. There's not enough population downtown to support it, the people who live downtown aren't in their target (no pun intended) market and they would be required to conform somewhat to Bricktown standards. The cost of the land for the giant parking lot they would require would be prohibitive as well.

[Peach fuzz]

Yeah, I cant imagine one of our premier venues with a walmart... just asking for negative looks to our city

[CaseyCornett]

The Skydance Bridge, Project 180 and the boulevard (which Steve and I will share a drink on upon completion in 2012 for settling a bet, haha)

[Steve]

Casey, you are smoking serious crack if you think a boulevard will be open in place of the highway by 2012.
That means that within two years the new highway will be completed, the current highway will be torn down, the boulevard will get added onto ODOT's eight-year project list, the boulevard designs will be finalized, and the boulevard will be built and opened.

[metro]

After YellowStone explodes in 2012, Thunder will seek to be Mayor of OKC and still be serving in 2014.

[Peach fuzz]

if he can get rid of all the outlet stores popping up at every corner in the nw side of town he has my vote

[jn1780]

Casey, you are smoking serious crack if you think a boulevard will be open in place of the highway by 2012.
That means that within two years the new highway will be completed, the current highway will be torn down, the boulevard will get added onto ODOT's eight-year project list, the boulevard designs will be finalized, and the boulevard will be built and opened.

I have my doubts that the interstate will even be finished by 2012 with government finances the way they are.

[Spartan]

ummm so there's going to be a walmart in bricktown... where at? That just sounds really really trashy for bricktown.. wow


EDIT: Dont talladega my bricktown

DON'T BRICKTOWN MAHH TALLADEGA!!! (referring to Lower Bricktown)

Sorry, I had to..

[Larry OKC]

Casey, you are smoking serious crack if you think a boulevard will be open in place of the highway by 2012.
That means that within two years the new highway will be completed, the current highway will be torn down, the boulevard will get added onto ODOT's eight-year project list, the boulevard designs will be finalized, and the boulevard will be built and opened.

Don't forget the Boulevard getting funded...LOL

[Larry OKC]

if he can get rid of all the outlet stores popping up at every corner in the nw side of town he has my vote

Outlet stores? Where?

[Spartan]

Did anyone see the commentary piece in the Gazette by Scott Jones doing the same kind of future forecast? Geez, and you guys thought I wrote a dystopian novel..

[Peach fuzz]

Outlet stores? Where?

Really...

[Larry OKC]

Yes, Really

you said: "get rid of all the outlet stores popping up at every corner in the nw side of town". The only outlet stores I have heard any mention of is the outlet mall that is supposedly going out there at Council and I-40. I am curious just where all of the on "every corner" ones are at? I haven't noticed them and need specifics is all.

[edcrunk]

i like you spartan... but srsly. i have faith in OKC.

[CaseyCornett]

Everyone, I meant the scheduled date of 2014...like the forum thread says. Not 2012...

[lasomeday]

The boulevard would be a big disaster! Why can't the city see that the perfect place for a grand entrance with retail is already here. Broadway/Automobile Alley is perfect for retail and entering downtown!