University Town Center

[catch22]

Is there a reason why there is still discussion about driving habits in the UNP thread? We probably have 3-5 driving habit/gripe threads from the last few months. Would probably be best to shift to that.

As far as UNP related. Finally went up to Crest and it is a really nice store. I hope they can keep it like that, but we'll see. Still a bit of a drive for me to go to over Homeland, but there might be some cases where it makes sense.

Too much of a drive? Isn't the homeland just down the street?

Also they have kept up their 104/may store, clean and always stocked.

[MWCGuy]

Too much of a drive? Isn't the homeland just down the street?

Also they have kept up their 104/may store, clean and always stocked.

Crest keeps all there stores clean and presentable. They are one of the few stores that have employees working around the clock facing, stocking and cleaning. The only store that had any issues was the Reno Crest because it was aging. It just recieved a remodel with a lighting upgrade, new coolers/freezers and fresh paint. The store looks great.

[venture]

Too much of a drive? Isn't the homeland just down the street?

Also they have kept up their 104/may store, clean and always stocked.

Should have said..."still a bit of a drive for me instead of just going over to Homeland." Considering I'm in SE Norman with a Homeland a mile from the house versus 8 miles away for Crest.

[zachj7]

I am in SE Norman also and I make the trip to Crest up at UNP. No way am I dealing with Crapland.

[venture]

I am in SE Norman also and I make the trip to Crest up at UNP. No way am I dealing with Crapland.

Eh, the one on Alameda isn't terrible. I tend to coupon as well so I don't pay anywhere near what their sale prices are (I never buy non-sale items from them). I tend to know where prices typically fall so if I see something that is well priced at another store I'll get it there instead.

[macfoucin]

Seen a sign west of Ashleys Furniture beside I-35 that Chucky Cheeses is coming soon! Be excited people, this is BIG news! :-)

[Mr T]

Destination shopping! Wow. Folk will most certainly drive from Dallas to frequent this 5-star restaurant. I wonder if you will be able to see the exploding water cannons while you dine?

[Plutonic Panda]

Seen a sign west of Ashleys Furniture beside I-35 that Chucky Cheeses is coming soon! Be excited people, this is BIG news! :-)

aawwwww yeah! Next thing you know they'll announce a Taco Bell!!!!!!!!

[warreng88]

Went to Ashley Furniture yesterday to look for some pieces for our house. I called and they said they had a soft opening last Monday and a grand opening on Thursday. Well laid out store, reasonable prices and not all those annoying vultures like Mathis Brothers...

[kevinpate]

I am sooooo happy we are getting a Chuck E Cheese in Norman. Sometimes, you just want to get out, put your feet down and let other people's loud kiddos and crazy relatives hoop and hollar all around and slosh their soda on your shoes while you eat kiddie playground quality chow that is called pizza just because it's fun to pretend it is I suppose

[Plutonic Panda]

I am sooooo happy we are getting a Chuck E Cheese in Norman. Sometimes, you just want to get out, put your feet down and let other people's loud kiddos and crazy relatives hoop and hollar all around and slosh their soda on your shoes while you eat kiddie playground quality chow that is called pizza just because it's fun to pretend it is I suppose

[G.Walker]

As the new renderings are better than the last, wished we had a little more height here, but I guess its good for what it is, a suburban office park.

[G.Walker]

Updated renderings for the University North Park Corporate Center:

[Plutonic Panda]

That is extremely nice! This is what a good suburban office development should look like. I'm jealous of Norman lately!

[zachj7]

Those renderings don't look that bad considering how University Park has gone so far.

[HangryHippo]

Has construction started on this yet?

[catch22]

That is extremely nice! This is what a good suburban office development should look like. I'm jealous of Norman lately!

The people who use the offices get great views of the little pond, walking trail, and other buildings. And the public (who put forth the majority of the money for UNP) get to look at their cars and huge surface lots.

[venture]

The people who use the offices get great views of the little pond, walking trail, and other buildings. And the public (who put forth the majority of the money for UNP) get to look at their cars and huge surface lots.

That's pretty typical for these type of developments though, unfortunately. Won't really see any investment to put in parking garages for something like this. It is nice to see they are still including the hangar and ramp access on the east side of it.

[catch22]

That's pretty typical for these type of developments though, unfortunately. Won't really see any investment to put in parking garages for something like this. It is nice to see they are still including the hangar and ramp access on the east side of it.

That's true. I just wish more developers would throw the public a bone; since they finance a lot of the cost. Find some way to incorporate some pleasantries for the general public and not just those using the facility.

[Plutonic Panda]

The people who use the offices get great views of the little pond, walking trail, and other buildings. And the public (who put forth the majority of the money for UNP) get to look at their cars and huge surface lots.

Go tell that crap to someone else man . This is a good development. Glad to see it be built and I'd love for something like that to be built in Edmond

This is the typical if it's not built up to the street with parking in the back it's bad garage

[catch22]

Go tell that crap to someone else man . This is a good development. Glad to see it be built and I'd love for something like that to be built in Edmond

This is the typical if it's not built up to the street with parking in the back it's bad garage

Where did I say anything about being built up to the street or putting all of the parking in the back? All I said was there is nothing here that benefits the public, visual or recreational. And since the public is backing UNP, the developer should have the presence of mind to include the public in their plans.

You are making assumptions. Stop that.

[Plutonic Panda]

Alright

[venture]

Go tell that crap to someone else man . This is a good development. Glad to see it be built and I'd love for something like that to be built in Edmond

This is the typical if it's not built up to the street with parking in the back it's bad garage

Dude really? Stop being such a total tool to everyone. Your comment contributes absolutely nothing to the thread. You also totally disregard and immediately attack Catch's comments...then not even an apology when you were shown to be wrong?

The development is solid and will be good for Norman and to help solidify UNP. Hopefully in 5 years when this development is done, the lifestyle center is done, and the rest of the development really starts to mature...it'll make up for the very lack luster start Norman's residents have been subsidizing.

[Plutonic Panda]

Dude really? Stop being such a total tool to everyone. Your comment contributes absolutely nothing to the thread. You also totally disregard and immediately attack Catch's comments...then not even an apology when you were shown to be wrong?

The development is solid and will be good for Norman and to help solidify UNP. Hopefully in 5 years when this development is done, the lifestyle center is done, and the rest of the development really starts to mature...it'll make up for the very lack luster start Norman's residents have been subsidizing.

I have no apology to give and I'm not sorry for that either. I'm not an idiot and wasn't born yesterday
People can lie to me, lie to themselves, but let's get back to reality.

This office Park is getting built the way it is and that's a good thing. This is not an urban area and it doesn't need to be.

BTW, how exactly was I shown to be wrong? Catch22 specifically said people would have views of parking. THIS IS SUBURBIA!!!!!!!!!!!! Where else is there parking going to go? The only logical solution would be moving the buildings closer to the street and putting the parking behind. Am I wrong on that thinking? People don't give a crap about these things people always point out with these developments. You live in a fantasy world shooting down any development that isn't up to urban standards and don't even say you aren't because you know it's bull.

If you want to prove me wrong on that, tell me exactly what you'd do to make this development better because I honestly want to know. I already have an idea. I am making assumptions, but they are based on past history that I've personally witnessed since I've been a remember of this board. So please, enlighten me as to how you'd build this.

[Questor]

I was confused to see Legacy Park going in near I-35, over by Ashley Furniture and all that stuff. I could have sworn the original plans had the park being installed more towards the center of this development?