Lumberyard

[hoya]

That was for the Co-op site. Some times I have nightmares that include that rendering.

I had a nightmare that I was hunted by a rich guy on his private island with his pet Tyrannosaur.

I think my nightmares are significantly more interesting.

[hoya]

If this is built, I wonder what the effect of having an extra 1000 or so people living immediately adjacent to Bricktown will be. There are still a number of surface lots in Bricktown that need filled in.

[Dustin]

With more people comes the need for more stuff to do, so I'm sure this (if it's built) will spur a lot of new projects.

[bchris02]

If this is built, I wonder what the effect of having an extra 1000 or so people living immediately adjacent to Bricktown will be. There are still a number of surface lots in Bricktown that need filled in.

I completely agree. This should kick start boulevard development including (hopefully) the surface lots in Lower Bricktown.

[mmonroe]

6000 square feet of retail

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[Plutonic Panda]

Oh well in that case, maybe they'll change their plans and site location for you. I kid, I kid.

Oh, I'm fine with the site plan and think this will kick start development along the new BLVD. and increase the desirability on the COOP site, which is what okcisOK4me said(he told me and I quote "you'll be sleeping with the fishes if you don't give me the credit I deserve" lol j/k ).

[OKCisOK4me]

Oh, I'm fine with the site plan and think this will kick start development along the new BLVD. and increase the desirability on the COOP site, which is what okcisOK4me said(he told me and I quote "you'll be sleeping with the fishes if you don't give me the credit I deserve" lol j/k ).

Haha...I didn't say that.. You're not Spartan.

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[Plutonic Panda]

Haha...I didn't say that.. You're not Spartan.

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[UrbanNebraska]

That is a nice tower Hope there are legs behind it!

[bchris02]

I would imagine there probably is with such a detailed rendering. This is probably the big development Steve has been hinting about for probably over a year now but has never been able to disclose what was really going on.

[Pete]

I would imagine there probably is with such a detailed rendering. This is probably the big development Steve has been hinting about for probably over a year now but has never been able to disclose what was really going on.

I actually believe Steve has been hinting about something completely different, pertaining to an entertainment venue.

[Urbanized]

^^^^^
I agree, though I have no specific knowledge.

[MFracas84]

I couldn't disagree more. Density can come later. Having a large skyline when driving through town is what people will remember. You can infill later but keeping the entire downtown to six blocks for eternity means that we'll all be dead before it ever looks impressive. I say downtown needs to spread out. 90% of people don't even walk downtown and never will regardless of the make up of the "walkable space". If you were to lay the Devon building on its side, it is over half the length of our compressed downtown. I never understood this logic of density downtown. It makes no sense to me at all.

[soonerguru]

Now that Shadid has been put to pasture in the mayoral race, it will be interesting to see all of the developments that have been waiting in the wings.

[dankrutka]

I couldn't disagree more. Density can come later. Having a large skyline when driving through town is what people will remember. You can infill later but keeping the entire downtown to six blocks for eternity means that we'll all be dead before it ever looks impressive. I say downtown needs to spread out. 90% of people don't even walk downtown and never will regardless of the make up of the "walkable space". If you were to lay the Devon building on its side, it is over half the length of our compressed downtown. I never understood this logic of density downtown. It makes no sense to me at all.

So... your biggest concern is how downtown looks to people who drive by, not how it works for people that live in the area? I'd rather have quality infill than a high tower or two. Luckily, it's not an either/or situation and both could happen.

[MFracas84]

Yes, that is my view.

[dankrutka]

If this is built, I wonder what the effect of having an extra 1000 or so people living immediately adjacent to Bricktown will be. There are still a number of surface lots in Bricktown that need filled in.

I'd love to see a mixed use development along Reno (maybe even something similar to the Steelyard) in the Bricktown Events parking lot with a parking garage behind it and a two way alley way in front of the events center. This could help define Reno and encourage the other side of the street to get it's act together.

[OKVision4U]

Whoever is behind it, is way ahead of the game. They know there is demand for a high-end residential tower. This exactly what we need. Very nice.

[bchris02]

I couldn't disagree more. Density can come later. Having a large skyline when driving through town is what people will remember. You can infill later but keeping the entire downtown to six blocks for eternity means that we'll all be dead before it ever looks impressive. I say downtown needs to spread out. 90% of people don't even walk downtown and never will regardless of the make up of the "walkable space". If you were to lay the Devon building on its side, it is over half the length of our compressed downtown. I never understood this logic of density downtown. It makes no sense to me at all.

I do agree with this somewhat. Building this and other high profile developments will show the nation this isn't the old Oklahoma City. Like I was saying earlier, you don't become the next Austin by being a "best kept secret." You have to be in the media spotlight for being able to offer jobs and a quality of life that young, educated people as well as families seek. The way to do that is through developments that will get the country's attention. Sorry if this post offends anybody, I am not trying to slam OKC, just to give my opinion on why developments like these are so important.

[soonerguru]

I do agree with this somewhat. Building this and other high profile developments will show the nation this isn't the old Oklahoma City. Like I was saying earlier, you don't become the next Austin by being a "best kept secret." You have to be in the media spotlight for being able to offer jobs and a quality of life that young, educated people as well as families seek. The way to do that is through developments that will get the country's attention. Sorry if this post offends anybody, I am not trying to slam OKC, just to give my opinion on why developments like these are so important.

We are not the "best kept secret." Not by a long shot. Have you been paying attention to the reams of national and international press OKC is getting? It's happening. We're not a secret. Did you read the LA Times piece from just two weeks ago about our restaurant scene?

[OKVision4U]

I do agree with this somewhat. Building this and other high profile developments will show the nation this isn't the old Oklahoma City. Like I was saying earlier, you don't become the next Austin by being a "best kept secret." You have to be in the media spotlight for being able to offer jobs and a quality of life that young, educated people as well as families seek. The way to do that is through developments that will get the country's attention. Sorry if this post offends anybody, I am not trying to slam OKC, just to give my opinion on why developments like these are so important.

This is the momentum I was speaking of. By having several "large / high profile projects" going at the same time, is the snowball-effect we are needing. It will create a buzz across the lower 48 that OKC is the place to be for jobs, jobs, jobs.

[Plutonic Panda]

I couldn't disagree more. Density can come later. Having a large skyline when driving through town is what people will remember. You can infill later but keeping the entire downtown to six blocks for eternity means that we'll all be dead before it ever looks impressive. I say downtown needs to spread out. 90% of people don't even walk downtown and never will regardless of the make up of the "walkable space". If you were to lay the Devon building on its side, it is over half the length of our compressed downtown. I never understood this logic of density downtown. It makes no sense to me at all.

I agree to a certain extent. Downtown should have a skyline that looks good for people that are passing by but should also the density to make people want to walk around when they decide to stop by. Luckily, OKC is getting to the point where it does not have to choose either or and there are tons of high density projects and we can stand to have big projects pushed further out then before.

[bchris02]

This is the momentum I was speaking of. By having several "large / high profile projects" going at the same time, is the snowball-effect we are needing. It will create a buzz across the lower 48 that OKC is the place to be for jobs, jobs, jobs.

100% Agree.

[Urbanized]

OK, so apparently the project is fantasy. A spec portfolio-building exercise. Don't shoot the messenger. Nobody would like to see it happen more than me.

[bchris02]

OK, so apparently the project is fantasy. A spec portfolio-building exercise. Don't shoot the messenger. Nobody would like to see it happen more than me.

Figures. I would really be very surprised if a project of this magnitude was actually built in OKC. In 15-20 years maybe but not now.