Lumberyard

[TheTravellers]

A chocolate factory.

Indeed! Blommer Chocolate Company - worked close to there for a while, their outlet store at the entrance of the factory took lots of my money....

[Pete]

This deal is by no means dead, BTW.

My understanding is the proposed developers are liquidating a good deal of their other holdings in order to move this project forward.

It is unlikely to be quite as ambitious as depicted, but should still be substantial.

[HOT ROD]

!WOW!

nice. Oklahoma City is on a roll, highrise boom!

[soondoc]

I would love it if this thing pans out to some degree. The area, despite being by the Cotton Mill, has great potential. A residential tower here close to Bricktown and the entertainment could be huge. In fact, I am not so sure if it might be better in some ways than the Clayco. The Clayco will have nice views of DT and MBG, while this would have great views of DT and BT, etc. The only negative would be the back view of the Cotton Mill, but overall I think this would be wonderful for something like this to happen.

[Plutonic Panda]

This deal is by no means dead, BTW.

My understanding is the proposed developers are liquidating a good deal of their other holdings in order to move this project forward.

It is unlikely to be quite as ambitious as depicted, but should still be substantial.

When you say not quite as ambitious, are you referring to the height or the general scope of the project?

[soondoc]

When you say not quite as ambitious, are you referring to the height or the general scope of the project?

Geesh Panda! Why are you always so concerned about the height? I would love for this project to happen here and think it is an area that would only enhance BT and DT.

[Laramie]

When you say not quite as ambitious, are you referring to the height or the general scope of the project?

It's probably not going to be a 43 story tower; could range anywere in the neighborhood of 35-40 stories. If we think along those lines, we won't be disappointed.

We have one reputable mid-rise downtown apartments with the Regency Tower Apartments. It has 24 floors, stands 288 ft., high with 274 rental apartments. There should be a market for something larger than the Regency Tower Apartments like the Bricktown Towers.

[fromdust]

When you say not quite as ambitious, are you referring to the height or the general scope of the project?

It will look like something from Memorial Road

[Plutonic Panda]

Geesh Panda! Why are you always so concerned about the height? I would love for this project to happen here and think it is an area that would only enhance BT and DT.

Listen man, I know you love short buildings, but I want this to be tall!!!

[Plutonic Panda]

It's probably not going to be a 43 story tower; could range anywere in the neighborhood of 35-40 stories. If we think along those lines, we won't be disappointed.

We have one reputable mid-rise downtown apartments with the Regency Tower Apartments. It has 24 floors, stands 288 ft., high with 274 rental apartments. There should be a market for something larger than the Regency Tower Apartments like the Bricktown Towers.

I wouldn't be upset with 35-40 stories, but I still think the higher the better.

[Plutonic Panda]

It will look like something from Memorial Road

That sucks. Do you know this for sure?

[fromdust]

I'm being facetious. I have no idea, but it wouldn't surprise me.

[Thundercitizen]

I wouldn't be upset with 35-40 stories, but I still think the higher the better.

Yes! Tall is a virtue.

[ljbab728]

Yes! Tall is a virtue.

Since I'm 5'6" I don't necessarily agree with that.

[ChrisHayes]

I so wish Producer's CoOp would realize they're holding up a lot of development, and decide to move somewhere else. It had it's place near downtown a few decades ago. That time has come and gone, and they're now an eyesore from I-40.

[Snowman]

I so wish Producer's CoOp would realize they're holding up a lot of development, and decide to move somewhere else. It had it's place near downtown a few decades ago. That time has come and gone, and they're now an eyesore from I-40.

They know the writing is on the wall and have been working on getting permits to eventually move to the old Firestone plant, however till someone pays them enough for the property to be worth moving then they are not moving.

[warreng88]

They know the writing is on the wall and have been working on getting permits to eventually move to the old Firestone plant, however till someone pays them enough for the property to be worth moving then they are not moving.

I thought they sold the old Firestone plant and planned on remaining downtown?

[Snowman]

I thought they sold the old Firestone plant and planned on remaining downtown?

It has been long enough since I have heard anything they could have. The original process they were talking about was going to take like five years, but after the convention center (which at one point their property was a leading candidate for) moved to the current location and if they did not get any other offers near what they wanted, they might have just abandon that idea.

[Bellaboo]

I thought they sold the old Firestone plant and planned on remaining downtown?

I thought they kept 9 or 11 acres. I could be wrong, but it seems like this happened.

[OKCisOK4me]

Yes! Tall is a virtue.

No its not. I'm 6'5" and everything is catered to under 6'.

[Bullbear]

No its not. I'm 6'5" and everything is catered to under 6'.

6'3 and I totally agree.. when I make a comment about a tub being too small or a chair/table combo uncomfortable because no room for my legs.. my other half always says. " I never think about that stuff I guess because I am 5'9"..lol

[G.Walker]

I don't think we will get the 43 story condo tower with the project as first presented. But having at least the two proposed 20 story apartment towers would be nice.

[Plutonic Panda]

I don't think we will get the 43 story condo tower with the project as first presented. But having at least the two proposed 20 story apartment towers would be nice.

It would be nice if the original 43 story tower wasn't shown. 2, 20 story towers sucks if that what we're getting. These small 20-40 story buildings are cool, but wake me up when we get worth noting preferably above 40 stories. Anything taller than that will just give me the giggles.

[BrettM2]

It would be nice if the original 43 story tower wasn't shown. 2, 20 story towers sucks if that what we're getting. These small 20-40 story buildings are cool, but wake me up when we get worth noting preferably above 40 stories. Anything taller than that will just give me the giggles.

Be happy that they are looking at residential! It doesn't need to be 43 stories all. Two 20-story residential towers, in that area, will be an amazing addition to downtown.

[bchris02]

Be happy that they are looking at residential! It doesn't need to be 43 stories all. Two 20-story residential towers, in that area, will be an amazing addition to downtown.

I agree, though I wonder if they will have trouble leasing them as long as the Co-Op stands. That smell can be pretty unbearable during the summer as far away as Deep Deuce or Midtown. It will probably be much stronger and more consistent at this location.