*Bricktown parking* Towing Complaint

[ksearls]

You are correct, they are not after 5:00 or on weekends. And here is a little downtown secret for you........the meter nazis get off at around 4:00 and they don't work on city holidays........don't tell!

[metro]

Im almost positive meters arn't moniterd on the weekends or evenings

fsusurfer, you are correct, that is why several of us mentioned that you don't have to pay for them on city holidays, after 6pm weekdays, or weekends. if you read closely on the meters, they will tell you that.

[SpectralMourning]

Keith, OCPD patrols parking in Bricktown. Haha, I had to find out the hard way. Sometimes it's hard to see those little signs when you're in a hurry.

[AFCM]

Which ever side you take, I think it's safe to say that parking has become a huge issue with Bricktown. I don't think anyone should expect free curbside parking in any entertainment district, which makes me wonder why people actually complain about not getting a free parking spot right next to their final destination. I'm going to stay neutral on the debate, but I can't help but think how this could have been avoided if Hogan understood the concept of urban design and erected a parking garage.

I'm a little uneducated on the matter, so can someone tell me why Randy Hogan is still in charge of Lower Bricktown? Does he own the land, or does the City? Is there a contract between Hogan and OKC? Can we, the people of OKC, petition to have Hogan removed from his position on developing Lower Bricktown?

[maestro]

IMHO.....There IS a parking garage in Bricktown that almost never full. Why would Hogan build another? Further, the "Lower Bricktown" (I really hate that name) deal is done. Move on. For good or ill there is little point in Hogan-bashing at this point.

If you must rant about parking, rant about the parking lot owners (not all of them, now) that over-charge (read: rape & pillage) for "special" events.

In any event, I think we should all constructively work to make all of Bricktown safe and enjoyable for all OKC.

[Prunepicker]

Yeah, parking meters in Bricktown have to be fed 24/7. It says it on the meter if you read it.

The parking meters aren't 24/7 but they are 7 days a week. You do pay until 5pm or 6pm everyday but afterwards it's free. That's the way it was on Sheridan last week. In front of the Myriad it's until 6pm. I've played a lot there, too.

Prunepicker

[johnnyboyokc]

IMHO.....There IS a parking garage in Bricktown that almost never full. Why would Hogan build another? Further, the "Lower Bricktown" (I really hate that name) deal is done. Move on. For good or ill there is little point in Hogan-bashing at this point.

If you must rant about parking, rant about the parking lot owners (not all of them, now) that over-charge (read: rape & pillage) for "special" events.

In any event, I think we should all constructively work to make all of Bricktown safe and enjoyable for all OKC.

supply and demand

[Patrick]

The parking meters aren't 24/7 but they are 7 days a week. You do pay until 5pm or 6pm everyday but afterwards it's free. That's the way it was on Sheridan last week. In front of the Myriad it's until 6pm. I've played a lot there, too.

Prunepicker

Thanks for the clarification. I knew something was different about the meters in Bricktown.

[Patrick]

IMHO.....There IS a parking garage in Bricktown that almost never full. Why would Hogan build another? Further, the "Lower Bricktown" (I really hate that name) deal is done. Move on. For good or ill there is little point in Hogan-bashing at this point.

Oh, it isn't done. Hogan still has some property left, and a chance to revive himself.
I will give him some credit on The Centennial. At least parking is underneath, and it is over 1 story! LOL! I just wish it had more brick.

Also, we can think ahead 10-20s, when hopefully the existing smaller Lower Bricktown buildings will be torn down, and high rises put in their place.

If you must rant about parking, rant about the parking lot owners (not all of them, now) that over-charge (read: rape & pillage) for "special" events.

You might talk with johnnyboyokc about that. Really though, if you owned parking lots in Bricktown, wouldn't it be a wise investment to charge more?

In any event, I think we should all constructively work to make all of Bricktown safe and enjoyable for all OKC.

I honestly see the momentum slowly shifting from Bricktown to midtown. Could midtown be the new Deep Ellum of Oklahoma City?

[okcpulse]

I'm a little uneducated on the matter, so can someone tell me why Randy Hogan is still in charge of Lower Bricktown? Does he own the land, or does the City? Is there a contract between Hogan and OKC? Can we, the people of OKC, petition to have Hogan removed from his position on developing Lower Bricktown?

Randy Hogan owns the land in Lower Bricktown. He purchased the property from the city in 1997. Why is he in still in charge? Aside from owning the land, he is still in charge because he can be. Lower Bricktown is not a part of the historical district perimeter and since it is outside those boundaries Lower Bricktown does not have to adhere to building requirements.

On that note, if city leaders played their cards better on Lower Bricktown's development, they could have required Hogan to follow more stringent building codes for that area, or the could have placed the area within Bricktown's actual district boundaries.

[Patrick]

At any rate, Hogan is doing anything to make big bucks right now, and is not really thinking long term.

[johnnyboyokc]

that land was bought for a dollar a foot

[johnnyboyokc]

towing is the worst thing for bricktown..........it is a negitive image..........

[bandnerd]

So we should all just be able to park wherever we want to, for as long as we want to? There have to be some rules and consequences or mass parking chaos would ensue.

[johnnyboyokc]

no but towing is a power you give to the employee to justify his job........or else people would just run all over the parking attendant

[Prunepicker]

IMHO.....There IS a parking garage in Bricktown that almost never full.

As far as I know, the parking garage is the same price whether there's a big event or not. I've never paid anything at the Bass Pro or Harkin lot.

Free enterprise is a wonderful thing. But we hate it when it doesn't fit our pocket book.

Prunepicker

[okcguy]

I work in Bricktown, you don't have to pay the meters after 6 or on Sundays, at least on Main St. where I park. Also, I probably shouldn't mention this since now everyone may start parking here, but that big parking lot by the police station is free unless there is a person there taking money. They have one of those boxes where you put your money in the slot, but believe me, you don't have to.

[johnnyboyokc]

that lot will change once the staton goes in however employees only pay $1