Downtown development recap

[we vs us]

It's catty-corner to One Place.  You'd think that might make it worth something to someone. 

[Townsend]

It's catty-corner to One Place.  You'd think that might make it worth something to someone. 

American Parking would love it.  I have hopes it goes another direction.

[jacobi]

According to sagar it's an orphan project.

[TheArtist]

According to sagar it's an orphan project.

[jacobi]

Sorry for being obscure.  It was refference to something sagar said about the last round of downtown housing money.  He said that renovating the YMCA was an orphan project.  Meaning it was all by its wittle sewlf (ignoring the BOK center, new tower and Mayo hotel).  It was in one of Ray Pearcey's blowjob Sager-worship pieces that he wrote for UTW.

BTW isn't it wierd that people only ever quote him (like a liver spot covered oracle) rather than him writing anything himself?


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[carltonplace]

Sorry for being obscure.  It was refference to something sagar said about the last round of downtown housing money.  He said that renovating the YMCA was an orphan project.  Meaning it was all by its wittle sewlf (ignoring the BOK center, new tower and Mayo hotel).  It was in one of Ray Pearcey's blowjob Sager-worship pieces that he wrote for UTW.

BTW isn't it wierd that people only ever quote him (like a liver spot covered oracle) rather than him writing anything himself?


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And the Aloft Hotel, and three blocks from the convention center, two blocks from the Mayo.

Jeez, I can't listen to him anymore. No wonder it took so long for downtown to turn the corner if people put stock in anything Sager the Orafice-acle has to say.

[DTowner]

Does anyone know if the Coney Island building/hotel is one of the buildings delinquent on the downtown assessment?  There is a sign in front offering monthly parking for $85.  Given the way this building is configured, I'm not sure they would get a lot more parking spaces after its razed, but any spaces will generate more income than the hotel rooms do currently (minus the Coney Island rent).  Of course, getting rid of unused building space will reduce the downtown assessment.

I wish I had Artist's vision for this building, but it is hard for me to see much potential.

[AquaMan]

Does anyone know if the Coney Island building/hotel is one of the buildings delinquent on the downtown assessment?  There is a sign in front offering monthly parking for $85.  Given the way this building is configured, I'm not sure they would get a lot more parking spaces after its razed, but any spaces will generate more income than the hotel rooms do currently (minus the Coney Island rent).  Of course, getting rid of unused building space will reduce the downtown assessment.

I wish I had Artist's vision for this building, but it is hard for me to see much potential.

It may not be feasible to rehab in this economy as a hotel. But I have to think it could be repurposed. Its construction is modern enough that it could become a storage facility (downtown residents are going to need storage space) or something more imaginative than just parking.

[Townsend]

I've not been but just saw a tweet about "New Record Store- Downtown Tulsa: The Vinyl Countdown. 11th & Elgin."



Sorry if this is a re-post.

[we vs us]

I've not been but just saw a tweet about "New Record Store- Downtown Tulsa: The Vinyl Countdown. 11th & Elgin."



Sorry if this is a re-post.

Is that the old Lyon's Indian Store?

[rdj]

The store is located at 322 E. 11th St.

I think it is actually on 11th between Detroit & Elgin in that funny little jog just north/east of "The Doghouse".

[carltonplace]

The store is located at 322 E. 11th St.

I think it is actually on 11th between Detroit & Elgin in that funny little jog just north/east of "The Doghouse".

Where Carson inexplicably meets Elgin?

[we vs us]

The store is located at 322 E. 11th St.

I think it is actually on 11th between Detroit & Elgin in that funny little jog just north/east of "The Doghouse".

I love that little jog and wish someone would carefully, conscientiously, and gorgeously turn every one of those old apartment buildings into gut rehab condos. 

I also wish I could have a pony. 

[rdj]

I think that jog combined with the traffic circle (that hopefully will happen soon) combined with Gunboat Park could be an amazing part of downtown.

[Townsend]

I think that jog combined with the traffic circle (that hopefully will happen soon) combined with Gunboat Park could be an amazing part of downtown.

Per Day & Nite Rug Cleaners' FB post today:

Construction on the new traffic circle outside our building is WELL underway