Something big coming?

[Plutonic Panda]

Deleted the post - don't look!!!!

I accidentally looked. I'm not in trouble am I? ;P

[PennyQuilts]

I accidentally looked. I'm not in trouble am I? ;P

Never, sweet boy toy.

[Dennis Heaton]

It's not gonna be about the Ferris Wheel again, is it?

[Urban Pioneer]

Never, sweet boy toy.

LOLZ! You two are too funny.

[Plutonic Panda]

Never, sweet boy toy.

aaah shucks don't make me blush now ;p

[Dustin]

It's a long-shot, but how about an indoor ski resort? Like Ski Dubai:

[hoya]

I think Big Ed's is coming back.

[bombermwc]

Well forgive me for being a debbie downer, but we get so much of this teaser bull crap that i'm not going to lose any sleep over it. A certain source that shall remain nameless has even had articles printed with no substantial evidence to support the "mystery project(s)". Not to mention the number of things in real estate development that fold LONG before anything happens..then those that fail at first construction.

Something is going to be built! It's going to be amazing and you're all going to piss your pants over it!
Oh wait...it fell through.

[BDP]

Well forgive me for being a debbie downer, but we get so much of this teaser bull crap that i'm not going to lose any sleep over it. A certain source that shall remain nameless has even had articles printed with no substantial evidence to support the "mystery project(s)". Not to mention the number of things in real estate development that fold LONG before anything happens..then those that fail at first construction.

Something is going to be built! It's going to be amazing and you're all going to piss your pants over it!
Oh wait...it fell through.

The unfortunate thing about it is that it begins to overshadow what actually is happening. Oklahoma City has changed for the better as much, if not more so, because of the dozens of smaller projects that have happened and are happening than the handful of major projects that did pan out. We now have real urban neighborhoods whose vibrancy is growing monthly mostly from the cumulative result of modest housing developments, new store openings, increased restaurants and bars in more pedestrian friendly districts, and "intangible" things like increased community organization and special events. So much of this is going on now, that it's almost hard to keep up with all the progress. That's not to say the major projects haven't contributed, but I honestly feel like the smaller projects have actually made more of an impact on the quality of life as a whole (save for the MAPS projects which, without them, nothing would probably going on right now).

So, while I know it's disappointing when these larger speculative projects don't pan out, it really is to the point where I now find myself thinking "eh, would have been cool, but no big deal". Obviously, I would like to see some of these things happen, mainly because you never know what's around the corner economically and you got to get it while you can, but when you look around and realize how different the city is from just 3-5 years ago, debbie shouldn't let herself get too down.

[bchris02]

Well forgive me for being a debbie downer, but we get so much of this teaser bull crap that i'm not going to lose any sleep over it. A certain source that shall remain nameless has even had articles printed with no substantial evidence to support the "mystery project(s)". Not to mention the number of things in real estate development that fold LONG before anything happens..then those that fail at first construction.

Something is going to be built! It's going to be amazing and you're all going to piss your pants over it!
Oh wait...it fell through.

Truth!

[adaniel]

So, while I know it's disappointing when these larger speculative projects don't pan out, it really is to the point where I now find myself thinking "eh, would have been cool, but no big deal". Obviously, I would like to see some of these things happen, mainly because you never know what's around the corner economically and you got to get it while you can, but when you look around and realize how different the city is from just 3-5 years ago, debbie shouldn't let herself get too down.

Bingo.

And I'll add that people are constantly pestering and begging for the inside story behind projects and developments. Well, the true inside story is oftentimes messy and ugly, akin to sausage making. If people cannot handle that, then maybe they should pass.

And to assume this is an OKC thing is just outrageous, especially if they chose to ignore all the insane amount of activity that is already happening. That's just how these work. Its business, folks. Some people on here really need to get out more often.

[nomadokla]

There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don't know we don't know.

[SOONER8693]

Well forgive me for being a debbie downer, but we get so much of this teaser bull crap that i'm not going to lose any sleep over it. A certain source that shall remain nameless has even had articles printed with no substantial evidence to support the "mystery project(s)". Not to mention the number of things in real estate development that fold LONG before anything happens..then those that fail at first construction.

Something is going to be built! It's going to be amazing and you're all going to piss your pants over it!
Oh wait...it fell through.

You've hit the nail on the head. So much so, that the person who shall remain nameless has pretty much lost all credibility with many.

[nomadokla]

There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don't know we don't know.

[Bellaboo]

Bingo.

And I'll add that people are constantly pestering and begging for the inside story behind projects and developments. Well, the true inside story is oftentimes messy and ugly, akin to sausage making. If people cannot handle that, then maybe they should pass.

And to assume this is an OKC thing is just outrageous, especially if they chose to ignore all the insane amount of activity that is already happening. That's just how these work. Its business, folks. Some people on here really need to get out more often.

^^^ This ^^^
Take a look at all of the districts that Pete has recently created new Titles for listing the building activity. There's been in excess of 40 downtown projects that are either announced, in progress or completed. The Debbie Downers need to wake up and realize this IS a boom we have going on right now.

I'd bet there's also more to come.

[adaniel]

^^^ This ^^^
Take a look at all of the districts that Pete has recently created new Titles for listing the building activity. There's been in excess of 40 downtown projects that are either announced, in progress or completed. The Debbie Downers need to wake up and realize this IS a boom we have going on right now.

I'd bet there's also more to come.

Agree competely. Its hard for me to keep up, and I now visit this site more than when I was living in OKC just to stay in the loop.

I'm getting off topic, but I feel like this board has taken on a bit of a darker, more pessimistic tone lately. I don't expect constant cheerleading & I feel most people on here can have an honest discussion, which is rare on today's interweb. With that in mind, its really perplexing how there are topics on here detailing new developments or job announcements and barely have any responses, yet there is a thread that literally is 6 pages of nothing but complaining about multiple things.

[Plutonic Panda]

The unfortunate thing about it is that it begins to overshadow what actually is happening. Oklahoma City has changed for the better as much, if not more so, because of the dozens of smaller projects that have happened and are happening than the handful of major projects that did pan out. We now have real urban neighborhoods whose vibrancy is growing monthly mostly from the cumulative result of modest housing developments, new store openings, increased restaurants and bars in more pedestrian friendly districts, and "intangible" things like increased community organization and special events. So much of this is going on now, that it's almost hard to keep up with all the progress. That's not to say the major projects haven't contributed, but I honestly feel like the smaller projects have actually made more of an impact on the quality of life as a whole (save for the MAPS projects which, without them, nothing would probably going on right now).

So, while I know it's disappointing when these larger speculative projects don't pan out, it really is to the point where I now find myself thinking "eh, would have been cool, but no big deal". Obviously, I would like to see some of these things happen, mainly because you never know what's around the corner economically and you got to get it while you can, but when you look around and realize how different the city is from just 3-5 years ago, debbie shouldn't let herself get too down.

that's cool and all man, but I'm going to say it, I'd rather see the bigger projects.

[Plutonic Panda]

^^^ This ^^^
Take a look at all of the districts that Pete has recently created new Titles for listing the building activity. There's been in excess of 40 downtown projects that are either announced, in progress or completed. The Debbie Downers need to wake up and realize this IS a boom we have going on right now.

I'd bet there's also more to come.

here's the thing, we have a small boom going on with a bunch of smaller projects.... But it's the bigger ones that really seem to get the feel of a true boom town, at least for me. Luckily, with this thing, Chisholm Creek, new skyscrapers etc..... OKC is really just starting to take off. It's extremely exciting

[adaniel]

here's the thing, we have a small boom going on with a bunch of smaller projects.... But it's the bigger ones that really seem to get the feel of a true boom town, at least for me. Luckily, with this thing, Chisholm Creek, new skyscrapers etc..... OKC is really just starting to take off. It's extremely exciting

What would need to be built in order for you to get the feeling we are "booming"?

[bchris02]

I agree that big projects are important for creating that "boomtown" atmosphere. All of these smaller projects are great and its awesome that OKC's urban fabric is being restored one project at a time, but compare what is going on here to the high-rise residential towers springing up in Austin. Lets just say it would be great to one day see 2-3 towers all under construction at once in downtown OKC. That would really help make it feel like a boomtown in my opinion. I think a lot of the pessimism is a result of the Stage Center Tower being far less impressive than originally hinted at as well as a specific unnamed journalist teasing about amazing developments that never materialize.

[Mel]

A house for Godzilla would be big.

[Plutonic Panda]

What would need to be built in order for you to get the feeling we are "booming"?

Wheeler District, Chisholm Creek, new skyscrapers rising out of the city, C2S exploding on large scale.... Convention Center... Maps 3 Park.. things that are already planned. Things that are haven't happened yet, but may or may not. I thought I was pretty clear on that.

Massive highway construction coupled with light-rail would really add to the feel as well. Large scale projects really stand out

[Bullbear]

Agree competely. Its hard for me to keep up, and I now visit this site more than when I was living in OKC just to stay in the loop.

I'm getting off topic, but I feel like this board has taken on a bit of a darker, more pessimistic tone lately. I don't expect constant cheerleading & I feel most people on here can have an honest discussion, which is rare on today's interweb. With that in mind, its really perplexing how there are topics on here detailing new developments or job announcements and barely have any responses, yet there is a thread that literally is 6 pages of nothing but complaining about multiple things.

I agree completely. lots of negative lately people complaining. I mean there is always that to a certain degree but I see more than we use to the claims of cant wait to leave okc but still posting in here like crazy. however as I have said before some people just enjoy complaining and no matter where they end up it will be the same.

[Pete]

I highly recommend making use of the board's ignore feature.

[Bullbear]

I highly recommend making use of the board's ignore feature.

not a bad idea.. to be honest didn't know it existed!.. thanks Pete!