PRESERVEMIDTOWN.com

[izmophonik]

sold...now where do I get my preservemidtown.com signs?

[RecycleMichael]

uh...the website?

[izmophonik]

Thanks Captain Obvious.. I was thinking more like a physical location to pick one up.  Now you've forced me to go to thier website and fill out some form.  *eeeh gads*

[RecycleMichael]

Just take one out of somebody's yard. (kidding)

[tim huntzinger]

The construction was so good on the POS next to me that the irrigation system caused mold to grow up on the inside of the wall - house all of two years old.  And the nice Spanish-speaking masonry crew is probably loooong gone.

McMansions are not a blanket condemnation of new infill, but a description of oversized styling that is out of pace with its neighbors.  I must say that there are more points of interest on some of the newer homes, and that is good, but not enough to compensate for long boring sides.

[Double A]

quote:Originally posted by izmophonik

Interesting, well that seems like reasonable things to fight for.  I was under the impression that people were just getting upset about big houses...that does not seem to be the case.  I love preserving the old homes.  My house was built in 1923 and I work hard to keep it looking good.  I think what some of these neighborhoods are lacking that Swan Lake does not is the luxury of the preservation commission.  Without them, people could do what they want here but they pretty much stop anything that won't fit with the neighborhood.  Do these other mid-town neighborhoods have associations or some other legal way to regulate home style etc..?

You only have to look just north of 15th Street at the lot cramming, scrape and rape, luxury loft infill being built to see what would be happening in Swan Lake if it did not have the benefit of HP protection. Preserve Midtown.

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by izmophonik

sold...now where do I get my preservemidtown.com signs?

Before you get that sign. Keep in mind that there seems to still be some differences of opinion between some mid-towners in those groups.

Some really are concerned about big houses and losing small ones. I think there is  a legitimate concern about losing housing for a range of income levels in some areas. But that is also saying, keep some property values low. I dont know of any way to remedy that except in larger developments where its designed in. I have seen examples of that in London. I think the affordable homes will still be available on the "edges" of these areas as they expand outwards. Its just part of the natural evolution and many people can take advantage of that as an opportunity to invest in a borderline area and watch that investment grow, then cash out. Tulsa is not as large as London, there is still plenty of affordable housing in and near the core. May not be on the exact street or block you want, but...come on. We should be so lucky as a city to seriously have to worry about no affordable housing within miles of the cities core. We are no where near that and I am sure people will be keeping an eye on that situation.

Some do not want any tear downs, even of the houses that were built in the 70s or whatever that dont fit the over all character. They say that IS part of the character. I personally tend to disagree.

I think things are trending towards a more reasoned approach with these groups despite the differences in opinion.  Sometimes what can actually, realistically be done because of such diametric interests becomes the moderator.

[tulsa1603]

Enterline has a sign in front of a cute little house on 25th (I think) between Yorktown and Lewis.  I think it's a John Duncan Forsyth design....I'd hate to see it go...[:O]

[booWorld]

quote:Originally posted by booWorld on August 31, 2007

[PreserveMidtown's] website does seem to be too reactionary.  The YouTube link to a McMansion Attack cartoon is silly.  The yard signs are annoying.  The plea for monetary donations is a turn-off.  The campaign is relatively new, so they have a chance now to get specific about what's going on in Midtown.  I want to read about actual trends in Tulsa, not ambiguous accusations.  

I looked at the PreserveMidtown website today.  IMO, it is much improved from last August.

[ARGUS]

check out the $1,350,000 dollar home at 2622 E 33 Pl. My ping pong table is larger than that backyard; and what about the turret and spire.
AND...it's NOT Enterline this time.

[Limabean]

Did anyone see the Channel 8 story last night on the house at 31st and Victor with the swimming pool in the front yard?