Devon Energy Center

[Thunder]

No rush on the next videos. It will be very cold over the next few days. And don't forget to wear heavy clothing and cover your face.

[ljbab728]

Working half the day with Frontline to move into the new building takes up my one whole day off. Been doing that since early October.

Oh... and it's cold.

That's OK, William. We'll be nice and warm while we're watching your video. LOL

[metro]

No rush on the next videos. It will be very cold over the next few days. And don't forget to wear heavy clothing and cover your face.

Good point Thunder, I'd recommend wearing a balaclava and mittens.

[UnFrSaKn]

Bah, I prefer style over comfort.

[Milan]

Does anybody think okc will get a new skyscraper shortly aftrer the devon?

[dmoor82]

^^maybe within 5-10 years maybe?

[Thunder]

Does anybody think okc will get a new skyscraper shortly aftrer the devon?

I would say within a year or two, someone will unveil a surprise. It will be when we least expect it just like Devon shocked us all. Keep watch on all of OKC town meeting or whatever it is where Devon dropped the bomb. There was rumor going around months ago with Dolsee or Flintco workers saying another monster tower is coming soon after completion of Devon.

[MDot]

Wasn't there a rumor that American Fidelity was going to build a new skyscraper that arose around the same time as the rumor of Devon possibly wanting to build?

[Pete]

There was talk about American Fidelity possibly building in the Core to Shore area but nothing has ever come of it.

[Thunder]

There was talk about American Fidelity possibly building in the Core to Shore area but nothing has ever come of it.

Don't give up hope. We got the new I-40, bird bridge, central park, enhanced blvd, aggressive beautifications, and the biggest boost from Devon. I have high hope that more towers will quicky arise within our lifetime. :-)

[soonerwilliam]

Don't give up hope. We got the new I-40, bird bridge, central park, enhanced blvd, aggressive beautifications, and the biggest boost from Devon. I have high hope that more towers will quicky arise within our lifetime. :-)

Sandridge announced awhile back they were going to build possibly a 30-story tower downtown.

[Teo9969]

Sandridge announced awhile back they were going to build possibly a 30-story tower downtown.

What does the average 30-story tower translate to in terms of height?

[Bellaboo]

I'd guess 400 to 500 ft.

[Teo9969]

That would be nice. But I kinda wish that they would wait until they can build a 40+ story tower that's 600 - 650 feet.

[SSEiYah]

They are sure taking their sweet time on the crown.

[Pete]

Yes, the crown progress has been glacial but I think they are really going to town with the rest of the complex:

• Removing the construction elevators and sealing up those windows
• Finishing the rotunda (looking close to done)
• Close to finishing the auditorium and Garden Wing
• Installing walkway to connect with the Underground system
• Finishing the LED lighting system
• Interior finishes in lobby and about the first 20 floors
• Connection with Colcord is making good progress
• Have already started planting trees in park area

I think they are focusing on the lower floors and common areas so they can get the first group of employees moved in sooner rather than later and cease paying rent all over downtown. Then, with time, they can finish the very top floors and move everyone else over from the building they are selling to Continental.

They had said they hope to get the first employees in by March... That's only a few months away! But construction will continue until 2013.

[Bellaboo]

I kind of wondered if they would have the garden wing completed first and that the employees for March of 2012 would go there. That way, they wouldn't be working in a construction zone.

[BoulderSooner]

I kind of wondered if they would have the garden wing completed first and that the employees for March of 2012 would go there. That way, they wouldn't be working in a construction zone.

very little of the garden wing is employee offices ... most of it is meeting space / food area .. the march 2012 emplyoees will be moving into the bottom floors of the tower

[Pete]

Can we please get a volunteer to go take photos of the lower elements, like the park, rotunda, closeups of the garden wing, Colcord connection, better views of the auditorium, etc.??

A lot of the details are coming together down there and we haven't had new photos in a while.

[MDot]

I just drove by on I-40 and they almost have the construction elevators completely down.

[UnFrSaKn]

Patience...

[MDot]

Patience...

No, NOW!!! I keed. =)

[metro]

Can we please get a volunteer to go take photos of the lower elements, like the park, rotunda, closeups of the garden wing, Colcord connection, better views of the auditorium, etc.??

A lot of the details are coming together down there and we haven't had new photos in a while.

I'll see what I can do in the next few days.

[okcpulse]

I'll see what I can do in the next few days.

The average number of image-taking enabled devices in our generation's house is two. Thousands of people hit downtown every day and narry a snapshot? Is it that cold up there?

[Thunder]