SW 15th and Meridian

[ChrisHayes]

I think it was over a year ago they started filling in a hole next to the new hotels at SW 15th and Meridian, also next to one of the entrances to the bike trails. They would pour a layer of dirt, compact it, until they filled in the hole and created a mound on top of it. Now, they've started drilling down into all the dirt they compacted. Anyone know what's going on here?

[Pete]

I suspect they are just doing in-fill for more development and the drilling is to test how compact the soil is.

[ChrisHayes]

That's what I was thinking as well.

[Pete]

Where exactly is this happening and perhaps I can pin down a building permit.

[ChrisHayes]

Right next to the Hampton Inn and Suites at 4333 SW 15th Street.

[RodH]

Another hotel was planned for the lot just east of the Hampton Inn. An application for a Home2 Suites was made in 2014 to the Riverfront Design Committee.

[ChrisHayes]

Okay, maybe that's it. That's an awfully small lot though.

[ChrisHayes]

Went bike riding thismorning and got on the trail at the Meridian/15th entrance and there are construction workers there laying down rebar and metal cages for concrete. Any updates on what's planned for this spot?

[Pete]

I believe they are moving forward with the small convention center:

[ChrisHayes]

That's different. Doesn't look big enough for much of anything on that plot of land. Especially considering how much they raised it with dirt.

[Pete]

That's different. Doesn't look big enough for much of anything on that plot of land. Especially considering how much they raised it with dirt.

Don't know what to tell you. That is the filed and approved plan that also received a building permit: a Home 2 Suites with a convention hall.

I'm not just pulling things out of my butt... People ask questions, I take my personal time to research and provide hard information.

[ChrisHayes]

LOL, I know. But after looking at Google Maps, I guess it would be big enough for another hotel. Getting an aerial view of something puts it in better perspective.

[Pete]

LOL, I know. But after looking at Google Maps, I guess it would be big enough for another hotel. Getting an aerial view of something puts it in better perspective.

You're welcome, by the way.

[stile99]

What size convention hall are they planning? There's tons of hotel rooms available in the area, and being that close to the airport should be good for them. Plus water taxis to Bricktown. There's some real potential there.

[Pete]

Looking closer at the latest 1st floor plan, looks like the space will now be devoted to rooms, not meeting space.

[ChrisHayes]

There's a lot of potential on 15th Street from MacArthur all the way to Portland. Especially from Meridian to Portland.

[Jeepnokc]

That's different. Doesn't look big enough for much of anything on that plot of land. Especially considering how much they raised it with dirt.

I am always amazed at how small the footprint looks. When we built our house, I went out with measuring tape after poring concrete because it looked like they had poured it too small. The same with the office and a 40x60 building I just put up.

[shawnw]

convention center... that can't possibly be right... we can't build those without tax payer dollars...

[baralheia]

convention center... that can't possibly be right... we can't build those without tax payer dollars...

Big difference in size and scope between the two projects...

[Goon]

LOL, I know. But after looking at Google Maps, I guess it would be big enough for another hotel. Getting an aerial view of something puts it in better perspective.

Which, as Pete so painstakingly pointed out, was wrong.

Thanks Pete for putting in the time to find an answer to this posters' question. It's much appreciated, and doesn't go unnoticed.

[Pete]

We're all good on this issue, I just get a little prickly when someone asks a question that takes a fair amount of time, effort and expertise to answer, it does get answered and then there isn't even a 'hey, thanks'.

ChrisHayes did later thank me in a PM, so no worries and he's always been a good poster.

Just a little frustration on my part built up over the years from those who ask questions and others take their time to answer as a favor, and there is zero acknowledgement.

Also, I do try to make it clear when I am answering out of speculation vs. hard info.


There have been a couple of times where someone comes, asks questions about something, people research and answer and then they say, "I already knew that; was looking for additional info." Freaking tell us what you already know, then for cripes sake! Heaven forbid you actually share something that would require the typing of an extra sentence or two instead of just taking.

Another peeve is when someone posts something like, "What is going on over in east Edmond kinda by UCO." Can't even take the trouble to provide specifics but is asking others to do work on their behalf.

I think people are now so used to just asking Google for info they don't make much distinction when an actual person does something as an on-line favor.

[shawnw]

Big difference in size and scope between the two projects...

I know, was not a serious statement

[stile99]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I appreciate the work you do and this site is basically where I get info on what is happening. I've even stopped reading the Mustang papers, I just can't stomach the blatant illiteracy.

[Zuplar]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I appreciate the work you do and this site is basically where I get info on what is happening. I've even stopped reading the Mustang papers, I just can't stomach the blatant illiteracy.

But, but, but they won some Sequoyah awards.

lol, anyways, yeah I agree, it's pretty bad sometimes.

[ChrisHayes]

Drove down Meridian today to see the progress on all of the hotels being built and saw that it looks like they're starting to do foundation at the northwest corner of SW 15th and Meridian in that relatively small and vacant lot. Any word on what's being built there. I don't think it's big enough for another hotel. I could be wrong though.