Harringtons

[carltonplace]

Anyone know what is going on at 7th and Main?  Escagots is gone and the building has new windows

[swake]

Anyone know what is going on at 7th and Main?  Escagots is gone and the building has new windows

It's being converted into lofts

[Markk]

Not just any lofts -- these lofts will have a prime view of block after block of surface parking, thanks to TCC.

[Red Arrow]

Not just any lofts -- these lofts will have a prime view of block after block of surface parking, thanks to TCC.

Not just any city can do that.

[AquaMan]

To be fair, the city enabled them. It takes a village (mentality) to flatten a city.

[Red Arrow]

To be fair, the city enabled them. It takes a village (mentality) to flatten a city.

Or a Tulsasaurus.

Ed, did you let that guy out again?

[SXSW]

I'm optimistic the lots will be developed.  Whether that's 5 years from now or 20 years is hard to say.  The pace of downtown growth being what it is I would probably say 10 years.  There are still large parking lots in areas with more going on (Blue Dome, Brady, BOK Center) that will likely be developed first, and of course still many empty buildings that can be converted from Class C office space to apartments (including several in the vicinity of 7th & Main).  I think it will take a large-scale development that encompasses several of these lots to make it happen. 

I would like to see something mostly residential with some mixed-use along key streets (Main, Boulder) with varied styles, like what used to be there before it was all torn down during Urban Renewal.  And something that creates a square/plaza on the east side of Holy Family should be required.  Something like this:

[carltonplace]

Great idea. ^

[BKDotCom]

Anyone have $30 mil to make it sew?

[DolfanBob]

Anyone have $30 mil to make it sew?

Chump change....Hold on, I got it right here in my pocket.
OOPS! sorry. That's where I keep my dreams.

[carltonplace]

This photo is from a few days ago

[TheArtist]

Where is this building again?

[BKDotCom]

Where is this building again?

8th & Main -> http://goo.gl/maps/ZYahh

[Townsend]

I'm hoping the current owners have some inside information about future development in the area.

I'm not deluding myself but I can always hope.  Those lots are the hottest part of a walk across downtown.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Where is this building again?

Just a little south of your place...and west.  You may be able to see it from the street out front of your shop.

Enjoyed the Chalk Festival Saturday.  I even sneaked into the shop and looked around a little bit.  Really enjoy looking at all the stuff!!