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Im so glad it doesnt look like a parking garage, it actually looks really good. Now why cant they do this in Houston? Does it have bottom retail? Kinda looks like it might.
Those bays that you see at the ground level are for Retail. There have been a number of reports from Devon that there will be retail on the West side of the parking garage at ground level. Also the Second level of the Parking garage (The glazed portion is a double height space for a Fitness center for Devon employees. Not sure if it will be open to others or not. But yeah the folks at Devon have done an outstanding job of wanting this development to enhance the city they are a part of. It doesn't hurt them when it comes to recruiting the best and the brightest to have facilities that are second to none and exceed any employees wildest dreams as a place to work! Who wouldn't want to work there?
     
     
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I just got back from the site and I was able to see crane extensions going in. You can see a few more pics here.





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Interesting how this stunning new office tower is rising quickly, while the surrounding parts of the city appear to leave much to be desired. Hopefully the completion of this tower and other projects downtown will spark a true transformation.
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^Redevelopment takes time. Lots of it. Like generations in many cases. But one thing is inevitable - it will occur. American cities are destined to become better in this century, some faster than others, but the suburban flight and outright blind apathy to immense decay of cities that occurred post 1960 or so has reversed. Many factors of course are at play in this reversal - family dynamics, lifestyle, 'green' culture, and something I like to call re-sophistication.
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Yes, the areas in front of the tower are pretty run down and terrible looking. But to the right of downtown in that photo you have Bricktown, which is a fairly well preserved and very lively part of OKC. If Im not mistaken that park thats in front of the tower is supposed to be redone and then a metro line is going to be built somewhere around there.
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Isn't that whole area going to be demolished, and become the new "Central Park"
     
     
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Isn't that whole area going to be demolished, and become the new "Central Park"
Lets hope so lol. Looks pretty fugly.
     
     
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This building is very nice. I love the design, nice height etc... BUT, imho I think this will kind of destroy the downtown skyline unless some other towers are built to accompany it immediately. I couldn't imagine an 800 footer in downtown Dayton, which is about the same size as OKC. None the less, you guys have a very nice tower on your hands.
     
     
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Isn't that whole area going to be demolished, and become the new "Central Park"
Yes, quite a bit of it will. The highway in view, the Crosstown Expy (I-40), will be shifted a good ways south, which will push the core to the banks of the Oklahoma River (North Canadian). A majority will become public park space, while other sections will be set aside for development such as the new convention center and various heights of commercial and residential development. That movement is called the "Core to Shore" project and is currently underway with the Crosstown's replacement currently under construction.

Much of the area around that picture is currently warehouses and old factories.
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Interesting how this stunning new office tower is rising quickly, while the surrounding parts of the city appear to leave much to be desired. Hopefully the completion of this tower and other projects downtown will spark a true transformation.
Hopefully it will spark a transformation, but it also represents the culmination of a 5-year transformation that has included massive amounts of residential, entertainment, and retail development in other downtown neighborhoods. The area where the picture you reposted was taken is the most blighted part of the city, separated from downtown by the elevated highway that is about to be torn down. That area will look like this in 4 years:



     
     
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I am excited for that! I love the fact that the formerly blighted cities of this country are being given true second chances. Oklahoma City really has tremendous potential, and I'm excited for Devon because I know it is only the beginning.
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I am excited for that! I love the fact that the formerly blighted cities of this country are being given true second chances. Oklahoma City really has tremendous potential, and I'm excited for Devon because I know it is only the beginning.
Devon's new tower is pretty much the pinnacle of the most recent round of MAPS, and MAPS 3 will take the city to a whole new level. As said earlier, OKC has been going through a true urban renaissance since the mid to late 90s and has really been noticed the past few years now, even before Devon Energy announced this beast.
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for those of you following, the Devon Webcam from OKCTalk is back up.

Here is the direct link: http://www.tnttri.com/OKCTalk/DevonConstructionCam.jpg

courtesy and thanks to Pete from OKCTalk. ...
     
     
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This sort of relates to Devon and theres not an OKC city compilation thread so heres what the MAPs Project is.

Summary of MAPS Projects
The Park
Cost: $130 million

Description: This project is a downtown park that is approximately 70 acres. It will begin as a two-block-wide park at the future boulevard (the current Interstate 40 alignment), proceed south to the future Interstate 40 alignment, and continue from there as a one-block-wide park to the Oklahoma River. The upper park will be fully programmed, including a cafe, lake, and other amenities.

Background:

The concept of a large, central park is the result of an inclusive community planning process known as “Core to Shore” that was convened to consider what should be done with the land south of the soon-to-be-relocated Interstate 40.
Some land acquisition for the park was funded by the 2007 bond issue.
The “SkyDance Bridge,” which is already funded, links the upper and lower parks.
A large central park will provide an amenity that most world class cities enjoy.

Transit

Cost: $130 million

Description: The transit package includes approximately five to six miles of downtown streetcar. The streetcar will be on rails in City streets and link major employers, businesses, attractions and residential communities in the downtown area. The transit package can also include funding for other commuter rail transit lines that may become feasible in the near term, along with an intermodal transit hub in downtown.

Background:

Streetcar, commuter rail and a hub are all called for in the Fixed Guideway Study, which provides a blueprint for transit needs in central Oklahoma over the coming decades.
Streetcar is a critical first step towards a better transit system.
A better transit system will lead to a healthier, more sustainable community.


Convention Center

Cost: $280 million

Description: This project is a new convention center to replace the Cox Business Services Convention Center. The new convention center will include exhibit halls, meeting rooms, ballrooms, mixed uses, and parking.

Background:

The Cox Business Services Convention Center is already inadequate in terms of size and amenities, and will be nearly half-a-century old by the time a new convention center could open.
A study commissioned by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce showed that superior convention center facilities in neighboring cities and states are beginning to erode the $2.1 billion that enters the Oklahoma City community each year from visitors, and that soon, the Cox Center will be unable to compete.
The tourism industry is responsible for thousands of jobs in Oklahoma City.
Visitors also help to improve the quality of life for residents by creating a better market to attract direct flights and unique retail.

Sidewalks

Cost: $10 million

Description: This project will strategically construct sidewalks in different areas of the city on major streets and near facilities used by the public (such as schools and libraries).

Background:

The 2007 bond issue included $68 million for sidewalks next to all resurfacing projects, but this sidewalks project is focused on strategic placement of sidewalks in areas of potentially high foot traffic.
The sidewalks will be placed all over Oklahoma City.
Sidewalks help to build a healthier community.


Trails

Cost: $40 million

Description: This project will construct 57 new miles of bicycling and walking trails, all but completing Oklahoma City’s trails master plan.

Background:

The City has a trails master plan that will not be complete for decades, unless this initiative passes.
The trails will be placed all over Oklahoma City.
Trails help to build a healthier community.


The Oklahoma River

Cost: $60 million

Description: This project will provide improvements to the Oklahoma River, including a public whitewater kayaking facility, and upgrades intended to achieve the finest rowing racecourse in the world. The whitewater facility is estimated to cost $25 million with the remaining $35 million to fund River improvements. Those improvements include grandstands, parking, Lincoln Bridge enhancements, a floating stage, river beautification, lighting and other improvements to the course itself.

Background:

The United States Olympic Committee recently named the Oklahoma River an official Olympic Training Site.
The whitewater kayaking facility is an amenity that will be open to the public.
Activities on the Oklahoma River have become a major attraction for Oklahoma City, and present an opportunity to achieve world class status in paddle sports.
Rowing and kayaking promote a healthier community.


Health and Wellness Aquatic Centers for Senior Citizens

Cost: $50 million

Description: This project will construct multiple state-of-the-art health and wellness aquatic centers for senior citizens at locations around the city.

Background:

Seniors are an ever-growing demographic in America, and Oklahoma City is no exception.
Many American cities are establishing world-class aquatic senior centers.
These centers will promote a healthier community.


Oklahoma State Fairgrounds

Cost: $60 million

Description: This project will upgrade publicly-used facilities at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, especially those used by the public during the annual State Fair of Oklahoma. It will consolidate various structures that are in excess of 50 years old.

Background:

Through horse shows, the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds are an economic driver for tourism.
Through regional events like Affair of the Heart and the annual State Fair, the Fairgrounds are a major local amenity.
The State Fairgrounds are perhaps the most widely-used public facility in Oklahoma City.

http://www.okc.gov/maps3/summary.html
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^^^ Someone needs to start a thread for that because it sounds like a lot of things are going on. Gonna want to see picture updates too
     
     
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Check this out, someone really needs to make an OKC compilation thread.

http://www.welcometobricktown.com/map/lite_map.html
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Check this out, someone really needs to make an OKC compilation thread.

http://www.welcometobricktown.com/map/lite_map.html
Now thats a fun link! Very cool find.
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Guys, there is the Oklahoma City Development Updates Thread, it is in the Texas/South Central Megathreads.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=132814

Looks as if those projects need to be located there. Could a mod move?
     
     
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