BOK Park Plaza

[OKCRT]

We are far from loosing momentum. There are plenty of projects moving forward right now. They're just not as sexy as the Devon tower. It's the infill projects and adding public services that will put this city over the top. There's not as many cute things going on right now but there's plenty of foundation and behind the scenes projects keeping us with very strong momentum still.

I wonder what's going to happen to all the Ford property that the City wanted to build the CC on? That is a very prime area and hopefully someone comes in with a close to Devon type project there. That site could hold several skyscrapers and I would imagine that someone has to be eye balling that propertry. If they could fill that prop. along with the stage property with skyscrapers that would really change the skyline.

[Laramie]

I wonder what's going to happen to all the Ford property that the City wanted to build the CC on? That is a very prime area and hopefully someone comes in with a close to Devon type project there. That site could hold several skyscrapers and I would imagine that someone has to be eye balling that propertry. If they could fill that prop. along with the stage property with skyscrapers that would really change the skyline.

Right now, the Ford property is over valued.

[Teo9969]

Right now, the Ford property is over valued.

Not remotely. Anything that fronts the Myriad Botanical Gardens is part of the most valuable real estate in all of Oklahoma...Given that the Ford site fronts BOTH parks, I'd say it's probably the 2nd most valuable land assembly in the state, beaten only by the Cox CC (because Park + Transit Hub > Park + Bigger Park).

[Spartan]

Ford site also has zero improvements on it currently, while the Cox site will come with demolition and remediation costs. When OCURA starts taking bids for that site, there is no reason for them to bear the cost of site prep.

That matters a lot in most markets, although OKC makes demo pretty easy.

[Pete]

From today, just finishing the 26th floor.

One more office floor then the crown.

[UnFrSaKn]

[ljbab728]

That's a great angle.

[UnFrSaKn]

I really hope the Coney Island building gets restored along with the space on the corner some day soon before it's lost too. I shouldn't use the word "hope" since we all see where hoping gets us. Considering the Main Street Arcade project down the street, this couldn't be that much more complicated of a project. Years ago the last time I frequented Coney Island I remember hearing they have barely even explored the upper floors since there is no light except for a flashlight. Surely David Wanzer, Richard McKown or someone with experience have noticed this building?

[2Lanez]

Really balances the skyline nicely viewing from the north. Agree with whoever said it looks too much like Devon.

[warreng88]

From today, just finishing the 26th floor.

One more office floor then the crown.

I love that show...

[shawnw]

ha ha. After finishing the first season I'm left wondering what will happen next.....

[Dustin]

This looks really cool driving on I35 northbound right after the I40 exit when it's in between the Devon Tower and First National. With the crane at it's current hight, it looks like it could rise 20 more stories.

[OKCRT]

This looks really cool driving on I35 northbound right after the I40 exit when it's in between the Devon Tower and First National. With the crane at it's current hight, it looks like it could rise 20 more stories.

Yes, maybe they could just keep going up higher and higher. Maybe an email campaign to let them know they didn't build it tall enough and we demand at least 40 stories with a story crown.

[Laramie]

Really balances the skyline nicely viewing from the north. Agree with whoever said it looks too much like Devon.

It does look like a mini Devon Tower. The 3-story crown should accent this tower; anxious to see it lit up at night.

Great View of the skyline with the construction of the BOK Park Plaza Tower traveling south on Portland crossing 39th Street N. W.

[Dustin]

Yes, maybe they could just keep going up higher and higher. Maybe an email campaign to let them know they didn't build it tall enough and we demand at least 40 stories with a story crown.

I can't tell if you're being snarky, so I'll clarify.

Some out-of-towner who didn't know it was almost topped out could look at the current height of the tower and crane and assume it was half complete. Making them think we are getting something taller than we're actually getting.

I, personally, could care less about its height.

[Bellaboo]

Yes, maybe they could just keep going up higher and higher. Maybe an email campaign to let them know they didn't build it tall enough and we demand at least 40 stories with a story crown.

There are buildings (new ones) that are sitting empty right now downtown...think SandRidge.

These plans for BOKPP were drawn up a couple of years ago and email campaigns will not alter their business need.

[Sancho]

there are buildings (new ones) that are sitting empty right now downtown...think sandridge.

These plans for bokpp were drawn up a couple of years ago and email campaigns will not alter their business need.

lol

[stratosphere]

How about an email campaign asking them to just leave the crane up there....that would give us all the height we so desire

[OKCRT]

How about an email campaign asking them to just leave the crane up there....that would give us all the height we so desire

I would go for that! Hang a Thunder flag off there. Sorry didn't mean to offend anyone but many on here have been asking for taller since this project was announced at 27 stories. I do think they missed a chance to build the 2nd tallest in OKC with just a little more. It is what it is so maybe the next one will be taller.

[_Kyle]

Earlier everyone was saying it was too short I think it looks a lot better now that its almost topped out I still do wish it was taller though

[soonerguru]

I think it looks great, and the height is more than sufficient. My only issue with the design is it blends in too much with the Devon tower. It almost looks like an annex of that tower.

[_Kyle]

I hope the crowns lights aren't bland and they can change colors

[Laramie]

Oklahoma City - BOK Park Plaza Tower - 27 floors, 433 feet.

Many would like to see this tower larger in height. Once they submitted their plans it was highly unlikely that you would see any more height than planned to this project--give or take few feet.

[G.Walker]

The tower looks great, very appealing driving up I35 from Moore. Adds density & character to the skyline, better than nothing!

[traxx]

My only issue with the design is it blends in too much with the Devon tower. It almost looks like an annex of that tower.

Agree. It does look like a Devon annex. It would've been nice if the materials or the design could've been different to make it more distinct from Devon.