Quote Originally Posted by stlokc View Post
I realize this is water under the bridge at this point, but I still don't understand why Edmond is actively encouraging sprawl by providing incentives to build out this area. Is a large scale hotel and convention center still going in at this intersection? Why aren't we creating a stronger center by encouraging those developments around downtown/UCO? While many suburb across the country build new urbanist faux town centers to create a sense of place, Edmond turns it's back on its existing and authentic good bones. (I know there are efforts going on in downtown Edmond, but what if this activity was also there?) 2 steps forward, 1 back. Oh well.
mainly because there isn't much room in downtown Edmond for a hotel and convention center. and access to I-35 is more desirable because of almost a guarantee of rooms being occupied if a convention isn't in town. plus it will be near the sports complex which is looking to become a regional hub