StarFlyer

[Urbanized]

Bricktown has room for all types of entertainment, not just eating or getting drunk...

Thanks. Exactly right.

[Plutonic Panda]

sorry. renderings=anything like the images above

yeah... if it looks anything like the pictures... then it won't be any good. My hope is, they are just floating the concept of this and integrate it with something spectacular.

[Mel]

I like it. Probably will never ride it but my Grandsons will enjoy it.

[Urban Pioneer]

Although the agenda item specifically says "northwest corner of Reno and Mickey Mantle" in the proposal there is a photo of the *southwest* corner of that intersection:

Not to go all Heritage Hills nimby on ya'll... I just wonder what people living in those luxury condos are going to think. Particularly if it really is a carnival ride with screaming people for hours on end. lol

[Richard at Remax]

My folks have a place in there. I told them about this and they said the noise wont be any worse than any weekend night

[warreng88]

It is 200 feet in the air and when you get that high up the screams dissipate. This is my experience from riding a lot of roller coasters and watching them from the ground...

[Dustin]

I don't like the idea. It will look very out of place.

[Pete]

Not to go all Heritage Hills nimby on ya'll... I just wonder what people living in those luxury condos are going to think. Particularly if it really is a carnival ride with screaming people for hours on end. lol

Remember, the mayor owns one of those condos.

[Jake]

I may be in the minority here, but I think this could be cool and unique.

[bchris02]

That's a glass half empty take on it. There is probably nothing that can be announced in OKC without there being gnashing teeth about how it isn't special. Nothing is ever good enough.

I am in very much in favor of this unless they try to totally half-ass it. This could be special for OKC. Bricktown needs to evolve into something unique and special, not a watered down version of other cities (as it currently is for the most part).

[bchris02]

Not to go all Heritage Hills nimby on ya'll... I just wonder what people living in those luxury condos are going to think. Particularly if it really is a carnival ride with screaming people for hours on end. lol

You don't live in a vibrant, mixed use neighborhood expecting peace and quiet all hours of the day. If a little noise is a deal breaker, they should consider not living in Bricktown or even downtown for that matter. On top of that, I think people overestimate how disruptive screams will be at 220 ft in the air. Plus the construction quality of what is built downtown is generally pretty good so the noise impact should be minimal.

[Plutonic Panda]

Pete... when can we expect to see renderings on this?

[ChrisHayes]

My feelings are mixed. I would prefer there just be an observation deck and not a ride. The ride would be an attraction but at the same time it would be out of place. Along the river, especially in the Boathouse District would be much better.

[Teo9969]

Not to go all Heritage Hills nimby on ya'll... I just wonder what people living in those luxury condos are going to think. Particularly if it really is a carnival ride with screaming people for hours on end. lol

They can get over it or sell to sensible people

[Jake]

Maybe it could be built to look...better than a carnival ride? I mean, that's what it is but maybe it could be built to where it "fits it" with Bricktown. As much as it could be, at least.

[Pete]

Pete... when can we expect to see renderings on this?

The images I provided in the article at the top of the page were from their presentation.

The ride itself can be customized in various ways (color, top deck, etc.) and I'm sure we won't see more until this project is much further along.

The presentation is to gauge likelihood of gaining City approvals, then they would have to work out a deal with the property owners.

[Plutonic Panda]

Ohhhh... then I change my stance on this. That would better be suited for the Crossroads Mall area, imo.

[5alive]

I too have mixed feelings, not on the attraction, but on the location. I think it could work in Bricktown if the curbside landscaping and the area around the base is really above average.

[Urban Pioneer]

Remember, the mayor owns one of those condos.

Oh I am aware. lol

[Urban Pioneer]

They can get over it or sell to sensible people

Man (or lady), I wish we had you show up to some of our streetcar meetings! lolz n Would have been fun to watch the anti-nimby's take on the HH nimbys.

[SoonerDave]

I think this has the potential to be fantastic.

It's on a prime, vacant corner and also on the canal. Will bring so much life and color to that area.

It's also perfectly located between the ballpark, Brickopolis and the the theater and Red Pin bowling. Helps to build a bit of synergy between all and will almost certainly lead to more.

It will also help draw more people to the district, canal, boat rides, etc.


There is the opportunity to customize the top and make a unique view platform as well.

Agree completely, Pete. Think this is has the potential to be a great thing!

[skanaly]

If they changed the design and made it more "un-carnival-like" I would like it...but it would look so out of place. However, I like the concept. It would be nice to see this go somewhere.

[Bellaboo]

Any way this is what would make KC or Dallas jealous ?

[Urbanized]

No.

[boitoirich]

I want to have a problem with this, but I just don't. Bricktown's strength is its appeal to all -- such as when I go to a movie or to hang out before Thunder games, when my mother goes to get a brisk walk in, or when high school kids go loiter without being harassed for it. There's a segment that does not include me which will really enjoy this. And being next to Brickopolis, it's going to be perfectly situated for its target audience. I just wish there was some way to make the tower appear to be bricked to fit more with the area.