Convention Center

[Pete]

[Pete]

The loading docks are what you see at the very back of that image -- the darker area.

[jedicurt]

The loading docks are what you see at the very back of that image -- the darker area.

ok. cool. thank you sir

[Urbanized]

I wanted to take the opportunity - since you're all talking loading docks - to underscore that these are one of the main reasons driving the new facility. The Cox Center is constructed in such a way that doesn't easily allow simultaneous/overlapping events as the limited loading dock access and overall space doesn't allow for load-out/load-in to be occurring at the same time or for multiple events. One of the quickest ways this facility will provide new economic impact for the city is by expanding available event dates through the elimination of these blackout periods for load-in and load-out. I hope I described that in a way that makes sense.

[catch22]

I wanted to take the opportunity - since you're all talking loading docks - to underscore that these are one of the main reasons driving the new facility. The Cox Center is constructed in such a way that doesn't easily allow simultaneous/overlapping events as the limited loading dock access and overall space doesn't allow for load-out/load-in to be occurring at the same time or for multiple events. One of the quickest ways this facility will provide new economic impact for the city is by expanding available event dates through the elimination of these blackout periods for load-in and load-out. I hope I described that in a way that makes sense.

Makes sense to me. An event that finishes on the 10th, will be loading on the 11th, meaning the earliest another event could start would be the 13th if they are unloading the 12th. For simple numbers anyway.

Being able to simultaneously unload and load will mean shrinking that gap in the event schedule.

[Pete]

[Pete]

Now the skybridge connection to the Omni hotel seems to have been dropped, these are the three options being considered for additional MAPS funds for this facility:

[Pete]

This was provided as a construction update in the committee meeting this week:

Project Schedule Look Ahead
• Site Excavation mostly complete. Compaction and Site Fill with enhanced soil material has begun.
• 5th Street demolition and excavation underway.
• Major utility installation has begun in New Broadway and 4th Street.
• Deep pier drilling just starting to begin.
• Shallow foundations and core walls to also be installed in August or September.
• Structural steel erection to begin in late Fall.

[Ross MacLochness]

• Structural steel erection to begin in late Fall.

I love watching construction progress as much as anyone but this reaction to structural steel seems a bit extreme..

#lowhangingfruit

[catch22]

I love watching construction progress as much as anyone but this reaction to structural steel seems a bit extreme..

#lowhangingfruit

Yes coincides with the deep pier drilling.

[Johnb911]

Wait, the skybridge has been dropped? Is that new or did I miss it? I thought that was deemed a must-have?

[shawnw]

New

[Johnb911]

Sorry, commented before finding the info on the other thread. Tried to edit post to remove but my computer was acting up. Thanks!

[Laramie]

Also in MAPS 3: The skybridge between the Omni hotel and the MAPS 3 convention center has been dropped from the plans.

Press Reader: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-...81599536361894

[d-usa]

I think that Option 1 would make the most sense, although it seems to have the biggest schedule impact.

[Pete]

Already starting to go vertical:

[Pete]

[BG918]

Cool to see this area coming to life. Looks like a muddy red dirt mess for the workers right now though.

[KingOfTheNorth]

As someone who lives out of state, seeing that red dirt back in Oklahoma is always entertaining.

[Celebrator]

As someone who lives out of state, seeing that red dirt back in Oklahoma is always entertaining.

Entertaining? I don't understand.

[stile99]

Entertaining? I don't understand.

Entertaining. Adjective. "Providing amusement or enjoyment". Similar words: Delightful, enjoyable, pleasing, agreeable, interesting, fascinating.

[Celebrator]

Entertaining. Adjective. "Providing amusement or enjoyment". Similar words: Delightful, enjoyable, pleasing, agreeable, interesting, fascinating.

I know what the word means. Why ya gotta be snarky? See that's one of those unnecessary posts that just doesn't belong here among friends.

Just wanted clarification for that context. Have never myself thought of looking at red dirt as entertaining. Just looking for the poster to expound, that's all.

[mugofbeer]

I know what the word means. Why ya gotta be snarky? See that's one of those unnecessary posts that just doesn't belong here among friends.

Just wanted clarification for that context. Have never myself thought of looking at red dirt as entertaining. Just looking for the poster to expound, that's all.

I don't believe he was trying to be. Those of us who live out of state can learn to appreciate the little things like the unusual OK red dirt. I could go over a dozen things l see or hear that will instantly remind me of growing up in OKC

[stile99]

I know what the word means. Why ya gotta be snarky? See that's one of those unnecessary posts that just doesn't belong here among friends.

Just wanted clarification for that context. Have never myself thought of looking at red dirt as entertaining. Just looking for the poster to expound, that's all.

My apologies, from the context it was clear (to me, perhaps not to others) what the poster meant. When you live in a certain area, some things get taken for granted, as they are literally an every day thing. When you move to a place that lacks that particular thing/place/event/whatever, it can warm the heart to see or hear it. You'll see posts along this line in just one month, when people (not just on this board, mind) who lived in Oklahoma for a time and have moved away discuss how they just don't feel it is Christmas without the BC Clark jingle. Warming the heart of course is not the only feeling such things can engender, one possibly being entertainment or amusement in a wry sort of way when someone has moved away and "fondly" remembers owning a white car in Oklahoma, or never quite being able to keep children's clothing clean, especially white clothing. People who have lived near the ocean and have moved away still speak of having an ocean nearby. I could list countless examples easily, but everyone's life experience is different, perhaps that is why it was clear to me what was meant, but not to others. Is dirt in and of itself entertaining. Except to a geologist, not really. But KingOfTheNorth explicitly stated "as someone who lives out of state".

[baralheia]

Entertaining? I don't understand.

Few places in the US have red dirt like we do here in Oklahoma. It can be quite striking compared to the color of the earth elsewhere, especially if you're not from here or if you haven't lived here for a while.