OG&E Tower

[Pete]

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|address=400 W Sheridan
|status=Proposed
|owner=Rainey Williams
|cost=$100 million
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|start=2015
|finish=2017
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Information & Latest News

6/17/14: Application submitted to design committee for demolition / construction fence.
1/17/13: Demolition approved
12/17/13: OG&E to anchor new development
7/25/13: Downtown OKC to get new tower
7/22/13: Sold for $4.275 million

We've heard from two reliable sources that:

1. A deal has been struck to sell the Stage Center site
2. It will close either this Friday 7/26 or next Monday 7/29
3. A press release will be issued by the new owners after the close
4. Interviews are being scheduled with the media

Links

County Assessor Record

Gallery

[Spartan]

First to post! Score me

[Pete]

Trying to get more information on the timing of the official announcement, be it either tomorrow or Monday.

[Spartan]

I would be surprised if this were announced in a Friday 5pm news dump, but OG+E may actually be trying to avoid too much publicity here, as the majority of people probably don't understand that they need office space and new facilities are very efficient (cost savings).

[UnFrSaKn]

Exciting times to be an OKC native. Glad to be a part of it in my own way.

[Bellaboo]

I've already got someone PM'g me telling me they don't need to buid a new tower.......uh, at least one 40 floors tall...

[Pete]

Friday was always the planned day but that may get pushed due to some complications.

[jccouger]

In on first page

[CuatrodeMayo]

It was my understanding that the California easement was to be a part of the Stage Center Development. The graphic shows it as belonging to the Arts Council.

...and I wanted to be at least on the first page of this thread, lol.

[Mississippi Blues]

In on first page

That's the only reason I'm posting.

[GoThunder]

Pete, you stated yesterday that renderings are likely with the announcement. Have you heard anything else about this? Will it just be a pretty picture, or will there be details of height/floors/cost?

[CaptDave]

It was my understanding that the California easement was to be a part of the Stage Center Development. The graphic shows it as belonging to the Arts Council.

...and I wanted to be at least on the first page of this thread, lol.

I like this a LOT! Keeps the possibility of the northern boulevard going all the way to the Myriad. (And I think I made first page too.)

[s00nr1]

Well Pete must be feeling awfully confident to go ahead and solidify the thread for this

[HangryHippo]

It was my understanding that the California easement was to be a part of the Stage Center Development. The graphic shows it as belonging to the Arts Council.

...and I wanted to be at least on the first page of this thread, lol.

That was my understanding as well. I look forward to more clarification.

[Pete]

Pete, you stated yesterday that renderings are likely with the announcement. Have you heard anything else about this? Will it just be a pretty picture, or will there be details of height/floors/cost?

I haven't heard anything new since my one source provided the information about the Enogex/CenterPoint HQ not yet being decided and that renderings were likely.

All the rumblings from less reliable sources seem to confirm it's OG&E. Haven't heard anything about it being anyone but them.

[catch22]

Ah! Was hoping the announcement came early when I saw this thread.

[Spartan]

I haven't heard anything new since my one source provided the information about the Enogex/CenterPoint HQ not yet being decided and that renderings were likely.

All the rumblings from less reliable sources seem to confirm it's OG&E. Haven't heard anything about it being anyone but them.

Watch it be.......MidFirst!! Just kidding.

[HangryHippo]

Ah! Was hoping the announcement came early when I saw this thread.

Me too! Lol

[Mississippi Blues]

Pete, you stated yesterday that renderings are likely with the announcement. Have you heard anything else about this? Will it just be a pretty picture, or will there be details of height/floors/cost?

I don't mind if it's just a pretty picture.

[BoulderSooner]

tomorrow will be interesting ..

[AP]

Ah! Was hoping the announcement came early when I saw this thread.

Ditto!

[Rover]

I've already got someone PM'g me telling me they don't need to buid a new tower.......

I am sure OG&E has done a pretty thorough analysis of the PR effect of the expenditure. They obviously thought the resultant savings, etc. over the long run is more responsible and that any negative pr will be limited and of short duration.

[Pete]

It was my understanding that the California easement was to be a part of the Stage Center Development. The graphic shows it as belonging to the Arts Council.

...and I wanted to be at least on the first page of this thread, lol.

I updated the graphic in the article.

As you can see, the Stage Center site actually takes part of the California easement.

[Geographer]

first page, boom.

[Bellaboo]

There are definately a few crackpots on this board.......lol