Hey there hipster!
watching this thing rise up out of a skyline that is so ingrained in my psyche is going to be amazing...
You can see the tops of Oklahoma Tower and Chase Tower from Hwy. 9 as it goes over the hills just SW of Norman, about 25 miles from downtown. Downtown OKC is in the river valley so you can't see the skyline well from Moore/Norman because they are also in a river valley. So from Hwy. 9 this building will be clearly visible as you look to the north. The most dramatic angle will be coming into downtown on Broadway Extension/235.
Where is a link to the pictures?
I would hold off on all this alarm, hipster. There isn't even a full article yet. There may be a replacement city garage planned. There may be some very specific plans for the parking situation yet to be announced. It's awfully premature to get upset about a parking situation that has 4 years to get resolved.
I'm guessing hipster parks there everyday?
I use to work on Bruce Road in Norman and I could see Chase Tower from our parking lot on a clear day. However, the best view I think will be from I-40 West out near the Texas state line.
Ok, I'll start with some of the renderings on the press kit CD as a start:
Rotunda Entrance
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Rotunda Entrance
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Inside Rotunda Looking Up
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General Layout
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Skyline Model
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Downtown Skyline
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Yes - but a lot of other people do as well - it may be the closest parking to Devon, but it is also closes to the Oklahoma Tower, Library, Park Harvey, County Courthouse - I realize that this may not be finalized but from Steve's comments, Nichols seems quite selfish in his comments and not considerate of others that are already using these facilities.
Holy guacamole.
that's so cool!
Imagine the views from the top... Will there be an observation deck?
Absolutely spectacular.....I'm just blown away.
The rotunda with the viewing ramps is very, very similar to the Reichstadt in Berlin:
And the pillars that go down into the reflecting pool are similar to the Chesapeake Boathouse.
Very impressive. Size matters.
...this shortest straw has been pulled for you
Then someone else can build a parking garage. Or, God forbid, we WALK a little.
I can't even believe this...worried about parking in what was once a completely DEAD downtown. Don't worry; there are still plenty of dead, vacant lot areas in our once-forsaken downtown. You can park there.
The City? Developed a plan? I wouldn't bet on it - that being said - to all who think I am a downer - I do think the building is beautiful - just think that they need to make sure that in the excitement over the new building, they don't forget current and nearby residents.
I'm sure something can be worked out in the next 4 years.
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