OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark

[G.Walker]

I'm anxious to see the final renderings and site plan in the coming months. Its obvious that what was presented is conceptual. I wouldn't be surprised if they end up building a larger hotel.

[Pete]

I'm anxious to see the final renderings and site plan in the coming months. Its obvious that what was presented is conceptual. I wouldn't be surprised if they end up building a larger hotel.

I don't think it's conceptual.

They want to start soon and be open by summer of 2024.

[BoulderSooner]

I don't think it's conceptual.

They want to start soon and be open by summer of 2024.

this ..

this development has been in planning for years now ..

to meet summer 2024 this will have to break ground in 2022

[G.Walker]

It's just an artist drawing. They still have to submit final plans to the planning commission etc. I am talking about the actual final blueprint.

[G.Walker]

I am sure they have the architects working on the final plans now, something else will be released when it comes time to be presented to the Planning Commission & City Council. So even if they didn't start until Late Spring/Summer of 2022, they can meet the Summer 2024 projected opening.

[Plutonic Panda]

So this is likely the biggest private development since the Devon Tower?

[G.Walker]

So this is likely the biggest private development since the Devon Tower?

Just might be, and for it to be $300M+ resort in the heart of OKC makes it that much better. The only problem I see is the traffic issue to and from the resort. Usually developments like this in other cities are on the outskirts of the city and not in the urban core. So we will see how they handle the connections.

[Laramie]

Just might be, and for it to be $300M+ resort in the heart of OKC makes it that much better. The only problem I see is the traffic issue to and from the resort. Usually developments like this in other cities are on the outskirts of the city and not in the urban core. So we will see how they handle the connections.

You're correct. Traffic in that area is already a problem. Hope ODOT or the City can fast track something to provide relief before this project begins construction.

[HOT ROD]

So this is likely the biggest private development since the Devon Tower?

I'd argue BOK Tower (a 27 storey/450 foot skyscraper) is the biggest dev since Devon but yeah - OKANA is probably the biggest since BOK or maybe the CC/Scissortail.

[SagerMichael]

I'd argue BOK Tower (a 27 storey/450 foot skyscraper) is the biggest dev since Devon but yeah - OKANA is probably the biggest since BOK or maybe the CC/Scissortail.

Bigger in size and skyline appeal maybe but for impact, importance, and as a destination OKANA by a mile

[LakeEffect]

Bigger in size and skyline appeal maybe but for impact, importance, and as a destination OKANA by a mile

And BOK Tower is still not fully leased...

[dankrutka]

Also don't forget the BOK Tower involved tearing down historic buildings so there was a loss with that development unlike with OKANA.

[BoulderSooner]

And BOK Tower is still not fully leased...

it is owned by an oil and gas company ..

[HOT ROD]

And BOK Tower is still not fully leased...

it will be

[Jersey Boss]

I hope that OKDOT doesn't play political games if any highway changes need to be made.
The game currently being played in Norman over the proposed Hwy. 9 interchange and the benefit to Riverwind comes to mind.

[Plutonic Panda]

I hope that OKDOT doesn't play political games if any highway changes need to be made.
The game currently being played in Norman over the proposed Hwy. 9 interchange and the benefit to Riverwind comes to mind.

Correct me if I am wrong but ODOT has realized that possibly the interchange upgrade needs to be bigger in scope than initially realized. SW suburban growth is becoming pretty significant. I am surprised at the amount of sprawl popping up around Newcastle. It's very exciting to see but we will need more roads and lanes to keep up and ODOT sees that there is more demand for this interchange than just to serve Riverwind. It would be nice to see a half stack built with flyovers service E-W traffic on Highway 9 west of I-35.

[G.Walker]

We are talking about a major tourist destination, tourists and employees, supply trucks, all that will bring major traffic to that area. I can't imagine MLK/Eastern being the only connection. It's already congested as it is. But I am sure hotels in Bricktown will implement a shuttle program to and from the resort. And we should see more hotels start popping up around this area, its about to crazy over there.

[Jersey Boss]

Despite tribal funding, Stitt questions I-35 flyover ramp to Riverwind Casino parking lot
https://nondoc.com/2021/05/02/stitt-...o-parking-lot/

[Bellaboo]

Despite tribal funding, Stitt questions I-35 flyover ramp to Riverwind Casino parking lot
https://nondoc.com/2021/05/02/stitt-...o-parking-lot/

Stitt is a problem. Voted for him once but not again.

[Plutonic Panda]

Despite tribal funding, Stitt questions I-35 flyover ramp to Riverwind Casino parking lot
https://nondoc.com/2021/05/02/stitt-...o-parking-lot/

Sitt also canceld the proposed Muskogee Bypass ODOT was going to build. He is a moron.

[BoulderSooner]

Sitt also canceld the proposed Muskogee Bypass ODOT was going to build. He is a moron.

link? i would love to see that plan and read about that ? thanks

[Plutonic Panda]

link? i would love to see that plan and read about that ? thanks

I’ll dig it up later. You don’t remember the proposed US-69 bypass? I’ll dig up what I can when I get home

[Plutonic Panda]

link? i would love to see that plan and read about that ? thanks

https://muskogeenow.com/exclusive-st...round-muskogee

[BoulderSooner]

https://muskogeenow.com/exclusive-st...round-muskogee

thank you ... seems like most in Muskogee did not want that bypass? ?

[shawnw]

Clearly the solution to our traffic problem is an expensive Oklahoma City Boulevard flyover