Downtown development recap

[Red Arrow]

Yours is not the patronage they desire.  That's not meant to be mean.  That is to point out that many people will pay to park for the extras the area provides.

I actually agree on that.  As you noted though, I am not one of the targeted patrons.

$2 to park so I can walk around an area made to be walked around in is a small price.  Hell, I tip that for a 1st round of HH beers.

More of why I am not a target market.  I don't get into buying rounds since I cannot or will not keep up with the group.  I am a reasonable tip giver but I really don't enjoy paying the price of a 6-pack for just one bottle of beer by the time you consider profit for the establishment, taxes, and tip.

Ooo, and there's sidewalks.  So much nicer than not having sidewalks.

Sidewalks in crowded places are a necessity.  I said so earlier.  We don't need them out here where I live at more than an acre per house.  The denser neighborhoods nearby should have them and some do.
http://goo.gl/maps/VT8bK

I know you and Nathan (from his Robertson Tire visit) will scream heresy but I don't see the need for sidewalks along Memorial this far south.  I will admit that if there were sidewalks between 111th and 131st and Memorial that I could have walked to the Bixby BBQ rather than have mom drive me to 131st to avoid the $10 parking fee.  Sidewalks on both sides of Memorial are a bridge to nowhere.

[JCnOwasso]

Honestly, People do not complain because there is nowhere to park.  They complain because there is not enough free parking... which, I agree to a certain extent.  I am not sure what to think about pay parking in the garages on the weekend.  I understand that money has to be made, but if you are trying to grow downtown, don't make the parking prices similar to that which you would find in KC or another area with a big established downtown area.  Am I will to pay $5 dollars for an open air lot with no protection from weather?  Not really.  Am I willing to pay $5 dollars for garage parking? Probably.  But 2 or 3 is pretty reasonable (which is why I like what they did with the Main Street Garage by Brady.) 

[AquaMan]

I have seldom paid for parking at nights or weekends downtown. Even Mayfest. I hate it that open lots have a guy in a chair collecting money for a poorly maintained, unsecure, half filled lot that would have been empty. 

I once paid to use the garage across from the arena to see a concert because I didn't want to walk that night. Otherwise there is plenty of street parking downtown.

[Townsend]

I hate it that open lots have a guy in a chair collecting money for a poorly maintained, unsecure, half filled lot that would have been empty. 

Harumph

[swake]

I hate it that open lots have a guy in a chair collecting money for a poorly maintained, unsecure, half filled lot that would have been empty. 

Don't you love American Parking

[DowntownDan]

I've noticed today that they are moving the KOTV satellite farm from the Blue Dome area across from Fassler Hall to the far north end of the Brady behind their new studio by the new antenna tower they build.  The old location would be prime real estate for some infill.  Hopefully someone builds something up to the street on that lot.  Has KOTV offered to sell that location?

[TheTed]

What is Chainera Café? It was mentioned in a recent TW article about new/upcoming Brady District businesses. A google search yields nothing.

[rdj]

Chimera Cafe?

[DTowner]

Interesting (and long) article from Sunday's Tulsa World business section on the two largest property owners in the Brady District.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=46&articleid=20120909_46_E1_CUTLIN476548

[jacobi]

Chimera cafe is a new breakfast and lunch spot open up across from the tavern.  My friends jack and rob are behind it.  They should do very well.

[Townsend]

"Stuff!"

Thank you Mister Mayor.

[zstyles]

Ugh..why is there a "video specialist" couldn't they just do this for free with press releases and working with the already paid local news people? I wouldn't think that this position is one that is exactly "needed" other than its convenient...the news stations beg for stuff to report on...also wow...talk about not alot of thought into talking about "stuff"....

[TheTed]

Ick. I feel dirty just watching that. Couldn't the video specialist (highly paid, I'm sure) make the propaganda feel a little less overpowering?

[TheArtist]

  Lots of stuff.  Lots of stuff going on.  New bridge, will move people from here to the stuff over there.

The guy is an intellectual powerhouse thats for sure.

[Townsend]

  Lots of stuff.  Lots of stuff going on.  New bridge, will move people from here to the stuff over there.

The guy is an intellectual powerhouse thats for sure.

Gives me tourettes.