Oklahoma City's future skyline

[SharkSandwich]

I am going to throw this out there, what if Devon was building a spec office tower on the Preftakes block? The reason I say this is because, most of the rumors I am hearing are resulting from Devon construction workers. How else would they know so much about a possible new skyscraper, and it seems all their statements about the same. Moreover, everybody keep saying after Devon Tower is completed, then the new tower will be announced. To me, it seems that Devon has a hand in this. They probably told Flintco construction workers not to get too comfortable, they have more work ahead!

While I'm sure Larry Nichols is involved in the overall development plans as an insider, I doubt Devon is involved financially. I would guess the construction workers are getting antsy about working once the Devon tower is completed. I wouldn't be surprised if they are hearing nuggets/rumors from their managers to calm their fears and keep crews intact for the future.

[G.Walker]

There is nothing wrong with speculation, and having an imagination. OKCTALK would not exist if there were was no speculation.

[Pete]

Agreed! Speculation can be interesting, especially when there is decent support for it.


People may forget that we had a pretty good handle on Devon Tower long before it was ever announced. I think we started talking about them building something a couple of years before and then narrowed down the site about a year later. Not long after I had lead information about the tower, garden wing and rotunda.

[coov23]

Isn't there a big company that okc has supposedly lured that will be announced sometime this year? Could that not have anything to do with it? Just wondering.

Note: I'm not talking about Boeing. It was talked about bigger things other than Boeing moving to okc corporation wise. As in headquarters.

[Bellaboo]

Isn't there a big company that okc has supposedly lured that will be announced sometime this year? Could that not have anything to do with it? Just wondering.

Note: I'm not talking about Boeing. It was talked about bigger things other than Boeing moving to okc corporation wise. As in headquarters.

King183 said something to this nature over on the Boeing thread I believe.

[Pete]

Isn't there a big company that okc has supposedly lured that will be announced sometime this year? Could that not have anything to do with it? Just wondering.

Note: I'm not talking about Boeing. It was talked about bigger things other than Boeing moving to okc corporation wise. As in headquarters.

Could very well be.

There are only rumors at this point but the Chamber is definitely wooing something big and has a decent amount of confidence around it.

[Skyline]

It's been awhile since we have seen this many rumors floating around.

[dankrutka]

Well, maybe you will all turn out correct. I hope so... where there's smoke there's fire, right?

[Pete]

It also makes logical sense given recent events and trends.

OKC is going to need a good chunk of Class A office space very soon so I hope someone has something in the works, otherwise there will be a big lull in downtown employers of any size.

If and when this is officially announced -- which is not likely to happen until the latter part of the year, at the earliest -- it would be at least two years before the space was actually open for business.

I sincerely hope there are developers/investors out ahead of this.

[G.Walker]

To put an official announcement in a Devon Tower perspective. Steve broke the story in 03/2008, renderings released 08/2008, ground breaking 10/2009. Steve can break a story about the new tower without renderings any time, if he has permission to do so by the company, and break another story with renderings later. I think he will break the story within the next 6 months, and will probably see renderings at that same time, and construction starting mid 2013.

[Jesseda]

I wonder if this will be affecting downtown okc. From the norman transcript "In addition, the Norman Economic Development Coalition has purchased around 30 acres and may purchase another 30 to 40 acres for an “airline-related business,” Francisco said....................... Hmmmmmmmm wonder if Boeing is tied into this as well?

[SharkSandwich]

Could very well be.

There are only rumors at this point but the Chamber is definitely wooing something big and has a decent amount of confidence around it.

Judging by the current push by the chamber to eliminate (or significantly reduce) the state income tax during this legislative session, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the last piece of the puzzle in luring the new mystery corporate headquarters.

[BDP]

Judging by the current push by the chamber to eliminate (or significantly reduce) the state income tax during this legislative session, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the last piece of the puzzle in luring the new mystery corporate headquarters.

That probably depends on what mechanisms are used to replace it. Income tax is at least deductible at the federal level. Things like sales tax and use taxes that would likely increase to cover the gaps are not. So, it could effectively be an increase for many.

[Thundercitizen]

Hmmmmmmmm wonder if Boeing is tied into this as well?

Maybe, but Boeing is still in the construction phase of an 8-10 story building on Air Depot, just south of the Tinker south gate. Not real tall but the footprint is sizeable...and it's adjacent to their existing 4-5 story office building.

[Teo9969]

Shanghai

1990



2010

Just absolutely insane.

[MDot]

..........

[G.Walker]

China to get an new skyscraper every five days for three years!:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...ree-years.html

China builds 30 Story Skyscraper in 2 weeks!

http://io9.com/5873966/china-builds-...ely-in-2-weeks

[Urbanized]

OK, those photos are straight-up incredible. They're even more amazing if you take the time to locate the few buildings from the old photo left over in the new.

[UnFrSaKn]

[Thundercitizen]

That is incredible, even for an ugly box. Might be able to withstand a magnitude 9 quake, but a gentle Oklahoma breeze would probably make them have to build their second building in a month.

[UnFrSaKn]

[Thundercitizen]

I remember watching the Chase bldg being constructed when I played baseball for the SW Optimist Tigers at Okie Field.
Also remember watching the demolition of Hotel Black from the roof of my house.

[OKCisOK4me]

How come City Place has a bottle of Vodka on top of it?

[Bellaboo]

How come City Place has a bottle of Vodka on top of it?

I actually think that was a rotating clock........but it does look like vodka.

[Snowman]

How come City Place has a bottle of Vodka on top of it?

lol, Could be a sign for Pops expanding.