Gulfport Energy

[Bellaboo]

I thought we may be back to talking about Gulfport, but I was wrong.

[sooner88]

a side note to that though is that it is almost assumed, for some reason on this board, that everyone works downtown. i would assume that the vast majority don't. I work in edmond so there is no reason for me to live down there. just saying if you don't work down there why pay the premium right now when things are still in infancy stages?

I currently live in midtown and work near CHK. While the commute is slightly longer than it was before (~2 miles), I am going against traffic. Everything else that I need (gym, church, restaurants, etc.) are all within walking distance. It's not just about your work commute. Once everything you do in a typical day/week is factored in in addition to work, the amount of time I save from not having to drive is very material.

[traxx]

So Gulfport is building a nice new building?

[LakeEffect]

So Gulfport is building a nice new building?

And it's NOT downtown...

[Pete]

Construction trailer permit today.

Looks like they are ready to start construction.

[Plutonic Panda]

Awesome! I was getting worried for a second.

[Bellaboo]

My wife told me that this site is all blocked off and ready to go, said she saw a construction truck in the field the other day.

[Plutonic Panda]

3/31/2015

[Plutonic Panda]

Are there any updates on this?

[Dustin]

Are there any updates on this?

Still moving along nicely.

Also, your comment reminded me I needed to post this photo of a cool building I saw at the end of the road.



I can't remember the physical address because it's been a week since I took the photo.

Anyone know what it's going to be?

[Pete]

^

Dental offices.

[hfry]

I'll snap a picture tomorrow.

[Spartan]

Are there any updates on this?

There was definitely structural construction going on when I last saw the site, I think.

[MagzOK]

Jeez all this hubbub bickering about where a company is going to build their building. They can do what they want to do. Many companies are located outside of downtown in every market.

[OkieNate]

Jeez all this hubbub bickering about where a company is going to build their building. They can do what they want to do. Many companies are located outside of downtown in every market.

You should read the dates on peoples posts. That hasn't been brought up since November. Everyone who is still paying attention to this is excited about it and anticipating pictures!

[MagzOK]

Fair enough, but bickering nonetheless.

[BDP]

Jeez all this hubbub bickering about where a company is going to build their building. They can do what they want to do. Many companies are located outside of downtown in every market.

I agree that companies should be able to locate where they want, but I don't think it's a good idea to just let them do whatever they want with their developments. If they want to be downtown, then great! But if they have no interest in integrating into the downtown landscape, then it can be as much of a disruption to the district as it is a long term benefit. There are differences between suburban office parks and urban business districts, and those differences should be maintained and nurtured, so that Oklahoma City can offer a choice for businesses and prospective employees.

So, imo, if a company like Gulfport wants to offer its workers a suburban environment, then I think this location is a great choice for them. It's certainly a lot better than them locating downtown just to say they are downtown and have them destroy some of what makes downtown what it is in the process. That just makes it less appealing to companies who are looking for an actual urban setting for their workforce, and really just makes our ample stock of suburban land more appealing. Why go to the expense and trouble of building an HQ downtown, when previous developmental approaches hindered the ability for the district to achieve the characteristics of an urban environment that offer advantages over another setting? Both urban and suburban office developments can have advantages to the companies behind them. They key is to identify the advantages each method offers and make sure that ALL development works together to maximize them.

For example, in suburban areas, you need to maintain traffic flow and in urban areas you need to maintain pedestrian access and right of ways. No development should be allowed to build in such a way that negatively impacts those goals. I think the thing with OKC, is we have been comfortable creating and enforcing development guidelines that address the concerns and goals of suburban development (which is why we have so much of it), but we can't seem to get a handle on that in some cases for urban development.

(just for the record, that wasn't really directed at you or your comment, MagzOK. More just a tangential rant tipped off by your comment).

[Just the facts]

They should have built in downtown Edmond. Probably even more centrally located to their employees with some of them even getting the added benefit of a reverse commute, and would have been on a future rail stop. Oh well. Enjoy the traffic.

[Rover]

Don't you just hate it when everyone is stupid but you.

[Richard at Remax]

Downtown Edmond would have been a terrible idea. With worse traffic.

[Rover]

I am sure that the company took many factors into consideration in locating. Some people are only focused on what they are obsessed with. That is why they aren't suited to run a business. Other people are just suited to criticize.

This is a nice building in a convenient location for a large number of educated and qualified workers. It is located near a major convenient traffic systems. It is near a diversity of housing suitable for everyone from the top execs to the lowest paid employees. It is nearby to many, many good restaurants, both locally owned and quality brands. It is near schools, shopping, entertainment. I can see why some people here look down on the area. I am sure they are perplexed at the building boom there and can't figure why so many want to live and work in such a crappy neighborhood. LOL

[Plutonic Panda]

Still moving along nicely.

Also, your comment reminded me I needed to post this photo of a cool building I saw at the end of the road.

I can't remember the physical address because it's been a week since I took the photo.

Anyone know what it's going to be?

There was definitely structural construction going on when I last saw the site, I think.

Thanks for the updates. Glad to see this is still moving along. This should be a beautiful building.

[hfry]

[Just the facts]

I am sure that the company took many factors into consideration in locating. Some people are only focused on what they are obsessed with. That is why they aren't suited to run a business. Other people are just suited to criticize.

This is a nice building in a convenient location for a large number of educated and qualified workers. It is located near a major convenient traffic systems. It is near a diversity of housing suitable for everyone from the top execs to the lowest paid employees. It is nearby to many, many good restaurants, both locally owned and quality brands. It is near schools, shopping, entertainment. I can see why some people here look down on the area. I am sure they are perplexed at the building boom there and can't figure why so many want to live and work in such a crappy neighborhood. LOL

Peace out Rover - yet another thread I will stop posting in.

[Urbanized]

Passive-aggressive martyrdom. Interesting tactic.