High Density Living: Norman Edition

[Questor]

I think it's pretty obvious. There are two potential areas for high density that could really succeed in Norman. The first is somewhere in the campus corner area. I think the development pitched and on hold for the blocks behind campus is actually a pretty good development, if its ever allowed to move forward. The second is university north park. Not what's there today, but when the lifestyle center phase begins if they mix in development on the order of bricktown's centennial building here and there and design that portion for walk ability I think they've got a real shot at something.

As I have ranted in many a past thread, after setting through many planning meetings I think step zero begins with a total and absolute purging of the planning commission and city staff. Good luck on seeing anything significant or even somewhat rationale happening until that occurs. So for now perhaps Normans best bet for high density is building a rail line to Bricktown.

[BG918]

As I have ranted in many a past thread, after setting through many planning meetings I think step zero begins with a total and absolute purging of the planning commission and city staff. Good luck on seeing anything significant or even somewhat rationale happening until that occurs. So for now perhaps Normans best bet for high density is building a rail line to Bricktown.

I am hopeful the input from OU's Institute for Quality Communities, which is an urban-minded group, will help persuade these planning and city officials to green light higher density projects. It is only a matter of time, and once one goes then it will be infinitely easier for the next round.

[venture]

I am hopeful the input from OU's Institute for Quality Communities, which is an urban-minded group, will help persuade these planning and city officials to green light higher density projects. It is only a matter of time, and once one goes then it will be infinitely easier for the next round.

It obviously a lot of what they say is going on deaf ears. Look at the Lindsey Street solution. I agree with Questor, until the planning commission and related idiots are purged, nothing will move forward. We'll continue as a bedroom community benefiting the McMansion crowd.

[OKVision4U]

So if hwy 9 is going to become in interstate in magnitude,then my High end Condo Tower will be even a greater success with more accessibility.

[OKVision4U]

So if hwy 9 is going to become in interstate in magnitude,then my High end Condo Tower will be even a greater success with more accessibility.

Each tenant will get a free Segway with each purchase.

[soonerguru]

Each tenant will get a free Segway with each purchase.

Do you work for the city? This is some serious troll action, here.

The whole concept of "your tower" defies density, as it creates no density and is marooned in a suburban, auto-centric neighborhood. You aren't actually being serious, and the free Segway comment just pushed this over the edge of credulity.

[venture]

I think Griffin shut down or had a few escape.

[OKVision4U]

Do you work for the city? This is some serious troll action, here.

The whole concept of "your tower" defies density, as it creates no density and is marooned in a suburban, auto-centric neighborhood. You aren't actually being serious, and the free Segway comment just pushed this over the edge of credulity.

Something this large brings it's own density. You r not that familiar with Norman. The south area has received well over 100m in development vs campus corner, so I don't feel that marooned. Large developments are south not north.

[venture]

Something this large brings it's own density. You r not that familiar with Norman. The south area has received well over 100m in development vs campus corner, so I don't feel that marooned. Large developments are south not north.

While Partners Place is a great development, it is wrong to say all development is south and not north. That just comes from someone who doesn't know Norman. Of course cracks are starting to show in how you talk. No seasoned professional, as you claim to be, would switch to "textaneese" in their typing. So that means the author is either really young or not as well versed as they lead others to believe.

However, the ball is in your court. If you are so experienced with these developments, then please share examples of what you have done in the past. Surely you would have no problem sharing that with us.

[kevinpate]

I think Griffin shut down or had a few escape.

There is still quite a bit of activity on the Griffin campus, though many of the older buildings are no longer used.

#sometimesmissHopeHall