Lumberyard

[Plutonic Panda]

Be happy that they are looking at residential! It doesn't need to be 43 stories all. Two 20-story residential towers, in that area, will be an amazing addition to downtown.

I disagree. Sorry, but color me "bleh" about most buildings under 25 stories. Even at that, it is minuscule and doesn't add much. If all we are getting is two 20 story towers, then for me it's moving on to the next project hoping for something better.

[bchris02]

I disagree. Sorry, but color me "bleh" about most buildings under 25 stories. Even at that, it is minuscule and doesn't add much. If all we are getting is two 20 story towers, then for me it's moving on to the next project hoping for something better.

It will be good infill even with just 20 story towers. Getting more people to live downtown is key to its revival and the success of proposed and yet to be proposed services. It just won't have the wow factor deserving of the hype that was given the original concept image for this project.

[OKCisOK4me]

It would be nice if the original 43 story tower wasn't shown. 2, 20 story towers sucks if that what we're getting. These small 20-40 story buildings are cool, but wake me up when we get worth noting preferably above 40 stories. Anything taller than that will just give me the giggles.

Go to sleep now Sleeping Beauty... we'll wake you 40 years from now with a kiss from a Queen Cougar....lmao.

[Plutonic Panda]

It will be good infill even with just 20 story towers. Getting more people to live downtown is key to its revival and the success of proposed and yet to be proposed services. It just won't have the wow factor deserving of the hype that was given the original concept image for this project.

This is my last post on this because this is getting redundant and people have already been hearing one poster moaning about taller towers.

I could not disagree more. I will not like this project if it is below 40(if it is 38 or 39, we'll talk ) stories. Plain and simple. I don't care what it does for street and blah blah blah. I want it taller. Two 20 story towers does nothing for me. Absolutely nothing. So if it does end up being two 20 story tower, than have fun with those small towers.

[catch22]

I disagree. Sorry, but color me "bleh" about most buildings under 25 stories. Even at that, it is minuscule and doesn't add much. If all we are getting is two 20 story towers, then for me it's moving on to the next project hoping for something better.

What color is that on the spectrum?

[CuatrodeMayo]

This is my last post on this because this is getting redundant and people have already been hearing one poster moaning about taller towers.

I could not disagree more. I will not like this project if it is below 40(if it is 38 or 39, we'll talk ) stories. Plain and simple. I don't care what it does for street and blah blah blah. I want it taller. Two 20 story towers does nothing for me. Absolutely nothing. So if it does end up being two 20 story tower, than have fun with those small towers.

Are you sure you are interested in older women? With all this "moaning" about small towers doing nothing for you I'm starting to wonder...

[Plutonic Panda]

Are you sure you are interested in older women? With all this "moaning" about small towers doing nothing for you I'm starting to wonder...

I don't understand what you're getting at. How does me not liking small towers have anything to do with me liking cougars and milfs? o___0

[Plutonic Panda]

What color is that on the spectrum?

Somewhere near my opinion?

[bradh]

I so wish Producer's CoOp would realize they're holding up a lot of development, and decide to move somewhere else. It had it's place near downtown a few decades ago. That time has come and gone, and they're now an eyesore from I-40.

odor nuisance yes, but eyesore? I happen to like an industrial look like that, and would love if whatever replaces it pays some homage to its roots by including some architecture that resembles parts of the plant.

[dankrutka]

I would guess that something built here would be more in the 10 to 15 range, which is totally fine and might be the smartest investment at this time. If you're hoping for 20-40 stories, you might go ahead and readjust your expectations now. Not because OKC can't do big things, but because I think it would be very risky investment to build higher in this undeveloped area while competing with the new residential tower(s) on the Stage Center site. Remember, these things aren't built for skylines or OKCTalk posters, but for real markets and in real contexts.

[BDP]

I would guess that something built here would be more in the 10 to 15 range, which is totally fine and might be the smartest investment at this time. If you're hoping for 20-40 stories, you might go ahead and readjust your expectations now. Not because OKC can't do big things, but because I think it would be very risky investment to build higher in this undeveloped area while competing with the new residential tower(s) on the Stage Center site. Remember, these things aren't built for skylines or OKCTalk posters, but for real markets and in real contexts.

Yeah, and the best chance of ever getting a residential tower of 40+ is if downtown grows into a vibrant urban district where many people are willing to pay a premium to live there. That won't happen if developers are indifferent to the "street and blah blah blah" stuff.

[hoya]

20 story towers will add a lot to this city if they go in the right places.

[Bellaboo]

odor nuisance yes, but eyesore? I happen to like an industrial look like that, and would love if whatever replaces it pays some homage to its roots by including some architecture that resembles parts of the plant.

Off topic a bit here, but the new Jordan commercial with Russell Westbrook (as the trainer) had a scene shot at the co-op site with the kid running by it. Russell said he'd do the commercial if it was filmed in OKC, which it was.

[bradh]

Off topic a bit here, but the new Jordan commercial with Russell Westbrook (as the trainer) had a scene shot at the co-op site with the kid running by it. Russell said he'd do the commercial if it was filmed in OKC, which it was.

that is a great commercial

[dankrutka]

[Bellaboo]

That's a great commercial, and at the 4 second mark you've got Devon and the Colcord from the downtown basketball court.

[s00nr1]

This design (albeit a fairy tale at this point) gets me more fired up than any other project currently projected/speculated for downtown. I don't even care if it's 8 stories if it interacts with the boulevard as drawn up.

[OKCisOK4me]

This design (albeit a fairy tale at this point) gets me more fired up than any other project currently projected/speculated for downtown. I don't even care if it's 8 stories if it interacts with the boulevard as drawn up.

Agreed

[HOT ROD]

cool commercial, didn't realize it was filmed in OKC but yes indeed!

[ShadowStrings]

Off topic a bit here, but the new Jordan commercial with Russell Westbrook (as the trainer) had a scene shot at the co-op site with the kid running by it. Russell said he'd do the commercial if it was filmed in OKC, which it was.

I like that in that shot, the co-op is referred to as the "abandoned part of town."

[Laramie]

Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook are among the best ambassadors who promote Oklahoma City. Let's cherish them while they are a viable asset to our city.

[hoya]

Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook are among the best ambassadors who promote Oklahoma City. Let's cherish them while they are a viable asset to our city.

Agreed. We got really lucky with the character of the guys on the Thunder.

[HOT ROD]

I could totally see Russell Westbrook buying a penthouse in a highrise development such as this. ...

[TU 'cane]

This design (albeit a fairy tale at this point) gets me more fired up than any other project currently projected/speculated for downtown. I don't even care if it's 8 stories if it interacts with the boulevard as drawn up.

Agreed. The depicted illustration reminds me of L.A Live (and, no, I don't think we should aspire to be anything like Los Angeles or California... ) and a vibrant entertainment and housing area that when you see on t.v. makes you want to visit it. I think if we do see anything at this point that is even remotely close to the current proposal as is, could be a huge boon to not only Bricktown, but OKC itself. Let's hope for the best at this point.

I could totally see Russell Westbrook buying a penthouse in a highrise development such as this. ...

You better believe it. That'll also play into getting free agents here. Some people don't think of the long term ramifications of things like this. It's the small details as you mention that can attract athletes or even other "big" names to the city. I'm always reminded of an episode of Dallas Cowboys Hard Knocks in which it showed Marion Barber in a suite/penthouse just outside downtown Dallas. You can see he's up in a high rise of some sort and can see how close he is to downtown. Some people like this "flashy" type of stuff.

[soondoc]

Pete, have you or any one heard any more rumblings about this project? With all the things about to happen in BT, I think this place would be awesome. When you factor in that the Clayco residential may be delayed, this would be the spot to be in. I think Westbrook or other Thunder players just might buy a Penthouse there! I love the renderings and would think this would be a home run.