Core to Shore

[Just the facts]

I don't suppose anyone cares to see the old International Harvester building go do they?



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Apartments now... Condo conversion later.

[Steve]

Targeted for demolition by city now for Core to Shore, dirt later.

[Fantastic]

Targeted for demolition by city now for Core to Shore, dirt later.

Well, that's a shame.

[SOONER8693]

Typical OKC. If there is an older building with character, get that fu**ing thing down as quickly as possible.

[JayhawkTransplant]

Targeted for demolition by city now for Core to Shore, dirt later.

Is this a recent development? I was not aware of this...

[Skyline]

Targeted for demolition by city now for Core to Shore, dirt later.

Of course, .... Why should we expect anything else?

[OKC@heart]

I wish that OKC would get it in thier head that a city is vastly more interesting and genuine when the New is woven in and amongst the historical older structures that can still have ultility. It is sensless to demolish buildings such as this particularly when we have a undeminished supply of vacant lots so readily available within the urban core. Lets try filling them in rather than trying to wipe the slate clean for grand gestures and plans that oh yeah (I.M. Pei) sometimes due to unforseen economic forces don't make it into existence. Same song differnt day...

[rcjunkie]

Of course, .... Why should we expect anything else?

Of course, building sets empty for years, with mother nature taking it's toll adding to further decay of said building, the City decides to remove said building and a few get their Hanes in a wad. Why not be proactive and try to save said buildings prior to it's demise.

[Just the facts]

Targeted for demolition by city now for Core to Shore, dirt later.

Well that is just freaking great. Who is running this show, Destructo the Clown?

[lasomeday]

Targeted for demolition by city now for Core to Shore, dirt later.

It is stupid leadership and dumb ideas that will keep OKC behind Tulsa.

I have got to get out of this town!

[metro]

Is this a recent development? I was not aware of this...

No, this has been the plan all along; unfortunately.

[BoulderSooner]

It is stupid leadership and dumb ideas that will keep OKC behind Tulsa.

I have got to get out of this town!

okc hasn't been behind tulsa for about 15 years

[Architect2010]

It is stupid leadership and dumb ideas that have kept Tulsa behind OKC.

Fixed for truth.

[Urban Pioneer]

Regarding the Harvester Building, as I posted earlier, apparently discussions were had at the last Park Subcommittee meeting regarding saving/salvaging some of these old builds to be potentially incorporated in the park design. So it sounds as though saving them is a potential option should the Park Committee be allowed to make recommendations or change the original concept.

[Pete]

This building doesn't even border on the park!

I believe it was originally acquired under the assumption the convention center would be built in this area and in that case, it would have to have been razed. But of course that all has changed so I hope they reconsider the fate of this building.

[Rover]

It is stupid leadership and dumb ideas that will keep OKC behind Tulsa.

I have got to get out of this town!

Have fun in Tulsa. They have been so much more progressive and their city leadership works so much better than here. LOLROF.

[lasomeday]

Have fun in Tulsa. They have been so much more progressive and their city leadership works so much better than here. LOLROF.

Who said I was moving to Tulsa? I was just comparing two cities.

[Rover]

I's sorry. I thought you said you were getting out of this stupid town and you obviously prefer Tulsa. Great. Go there if you think things are better there. Or anywhere else you want. It would be horrible to stuck in a stupid and behind town. I am sure their grass really is greener.

[Fantastic]

Who said I was moving to Tulsa? I was just comparing two cities.

I agree with Rover, that really is what it sounded like. Believe me, the grass is NOT greener. But hey if you hate OKC so much and love Tulsa so much, do move there. I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, I just want people to be happy, and if someone isn't happy here, they should go to where they are happy. And for the record, I love Tulsa, I just happen to love OKC more.

[Fantastic]

This building doesn't even border on the park!

I believe it was originally acquired under the assumption the convention center would be built in this area and in that case, it would have to have been razed. But of course that all has changed so I hope they reconsider the fate of this building.

I hope you are right, I think it would be a great spot for lofts or condos.

[Bellaboo]

It is stupid leadership and dumb ideas that will keep OKC behind Tulsa.

I have got to get out of this town!

Piling on a bit, but we blew by Tulsa in the mid '90's. It's their leadership that is in question. If enough revolting is said about this building, it will make a difference. Look how the boulevard went from 6 to 4 lanes over night, I'd bet a large part of it was due to this board.

[Rover]

The disappointing thing is that this, along with many others that get demolished, are allowed to be ignored until it comes to this. Initiatives to make these properties into something meaningful and lasting going forward needs to happen before we expect the city to save or protect it. It is like we expect to ignore and abuse these properties and show them no love....until someone else agrees and wants to tear them down. Then, all of a sudden everyone gets emotional. Get emotional BEFORE not AFTER it is too late.

[soonergolfer]

Does anyone ever think the cost of repairing a building is not justifiable? I am pretty sure the city does not have the money to buy every single building build before World War II, and rehab them. It is not a knock to OKC or any other city, its just the way that it is.

[Spartan]

Does anyone ever think the cost of repairing a building is not justifiable? I am pretty sure the city does not have the money to buy every single building build before World War II, and rehab them. It is not a knock to OKC or any other city, its just the way that it is.

Why do you think that the CITY has to do anything? People make investments in real estate all the time, and historic preservation is one of many viable development portfolios that are common-place downtown. Numerous people have made those projects among the most successful in all of downtown. And furthermore, as far as quality development goes, there is no cost difference between preservation and new development.

[ljbab728]

And furthermore, as far as quality development goes, there is no cost difference between preservation and new development.

Spartan, that's a very broad statement and not always true.