Downtown Stadium Plan by May 30th

[TheTed]

quote:Originally posted by SXSW

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

I like the idea of having one side parallel with elgin. You could easily enclose it and put retail/offices under the bleachers. Great place to put a bar and call it 'The Dugout.'

I also prefer the orientation that puts 1st base/right field along Elgin.  Not sure what they are thinking design-wise but having a brick concourse right there along Elgin with the field depressed and then two levels of seating, one below street level and another above, would be cool because you could see in from the street.  

I really hope this park has some unique/cool features. Toledo has knothole where you can peer into the stadium. There's even a sculpture of some kids looking in.

They also have a sports bar and grill in right field that butts against the stadium concourse. The windows face into the stadium.

[stymied]

quote:Originally posted by tillyato

A new Tulsa World Slideshow has drawings of the proposed Driller Staduim and surrounding development. Note the proposed light rail connection in the second drawing, and the parking garage to the north.



I couldn't get all of the images to post since they are part of a Adobe Flash slideshow, but it looks promising. It does, however, sort of look like they have yet to finalize plans for most of the mixed use development around the ballpark, and just have filler structures in the drawings.

That isn't a parking garage.  It is a player parking lot only.

[sgrizzle]

As for views of downtown, I think the berm seating and 1st base "party deck" will have great views.

Glad to see they went with a sub-grade field.

[RecycleMichael]

Less than one quarter mile away will be Caz's Chowhouse, Caz's bar, Lola's, Club Majestic, The SoundPony, Mexicali Border, Spaghetti Warehouse, McNellie's, 1974, El Guapo, The Continental Club, Jordan's Fish Market, Tsunami Sushi, Blue Dome Diner, Dirty's Tavern, Gypsy Coffee House, Arnie's Bar, Blank Slate, Exit something, and some I have missed.

The ballpark is going to anchor a wide variety of places to go before and after games.

I am excited.

[TURobY]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Less than one quarter mile away will be Caz's Chowhouse, Caz's bar, Lola's, Club Majestic, The SoundPony, Mexicali Border, Spaghetti Warehouse, McNellie's, 1974, El Guapo, The Continental Club, Jordan's Fish Market, Tsunami Sushi, Blue Dome Diner, Dirty's Tavern, Gypsy Coffee House, Arnie's Bar, Blank Slate, Exit something, and some I have missed.

The ballpark is going to anchor a wide variety of places to go before and after games.

I am excited.

Just a correction, but McNellie's is expanding into The Continental's space. The staff and club will re-open, but I don't think they've said where yet.

[joiei]

quote:Originally posted by TURobY

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Less than one quarter mile away will be Caz's Chowhouse, Caz's bar, Lola's, Club Majestic, The SoundPony, Mexicali Border, Spaghetti Warehouse, McNellie's, 1974, El Guapo, The Continental Club, Jordan's Fish Market, Tsunami Sushi, Blue Dome Diner, Dirty's Tavern, Gypsy Coffee House, Arnie's Bar, Blank Slate, Exit something, and some I have missed.

The ballpark is going to anchor a wide variety of places to go before and after games.

I am excited.

Just a correction, but McNellie's is expanding into The Continental's space. The staff and club will re-open, but I don't think they've said where yet.

I didn't realize there would be SUCH variety already in place.  I like the idea of a sports pub as part of the new complex.  I don't think there is anything like this mix adjacent to the current ballfield.

[MDepr2007]

I am sure traffic on the highway won't be distracted enough to make it a hazard[]

[AVERAGE JOE]

quote:Originally posted by joiei

quote:Originally posted by TURobY

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Less than one quarter mile away will be Caz's Chowhouse, Caz's bar, Lola's, Club Majestic, The SoundPony, Mexicali Border, Spaghetti Warehouse, McNellie's, 1974, El Guapo, The Continental Club, Jordan's Fish Market, Tsunami Sushi, Blue Dome Diner, Dirty's Tavern, Gypsy Coffee House, Arnie's Bar, Blank Slate, Exit something, and some I have missed.

The ballpark is going to anchor a wide variety of places to go before and after games.

I am excited.

Just a correction, but McNellie's is expanding into The Continental's space. The staff and club will re-open, but I don't think they've said where yet.

I didn't realize there would be SUCH variety already in place.  I like the idea of a sports pub as part of the new complex.  I don't think there is anything like this mix adjacent to the current ballfield.

There is NOTHING adjacent to the current ballfield. If you want to cross a major arterial, there's a Taco Cabana nearly half a mile away. You could also walk half a mile up to Tally's. Those are your options within a half mile of the current ballpark and you pass by nothing but chain retailers (Walgreen's, Lowe's, Target) on the way.

[brunoflipper]

quote:Originally posted by AVERAGE JOE

quote:Originally posted by joiei

quote:Originally posted by TURobY

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Less than one quarter mile away will be Caz's Chowhouse, Caz's bar, Lola's, Club Majestic, The SoundPony, Mexicali Border, Spaghetti Warehouse, McNellie's, 1974, El Guapo, The Continental Club, Jordan's Fish Market, Tsunami Sushi, Blue Dome Diner, Dirty's Tavern, Gypsy Coffee House, Arnie's Bar, Blank Slate, Exit something, and some I have missed.

The ballpark is going to anchor a wide variety of places to go before and after games.

I am excited.

Just a correction, but McNellie's is expanding into The Continental's space. The staff and club will re-open, but I don't think they've said where yet.

I didn't realize there would be SUCH variety already in place.  I like the idea of a sports pub as part of the new complex.  I don't think there is anything like this mix adjacent to the current ballfield.

There is NOTHING adjacent to the current ballfield. If you want to cross a major arterial, there's a Taco Cabana nearly half a mile away. You could also walk half a mile up to Tally's. Those are your options within a half mile of the current ballpark and you pass by nothing but chain retailers (Walgreen's, Lowe's, Target) on the way.

umm, HELLLOOOOO! your forgot the ritz cabaret and CAFE

[booWorld]

Sounds similar to the traditional D.E.A.D. planning approach as described by John Fregonese...

Decide - through analysis and research

Educate - the public about the solution

Announce - the plan

Defend - the plan

[AVERAGE JOE]

quote:Originally posted by booWorld

Sounds similar to the traditional D.E.A.D. planning approach as described by John Fregonese...

Decide - through analysis and research

Educate - the public about the solution

Announce - the plan

Defend - the plan

Has there ever been anything undertaken in this town you actually liked?

[booWorld]

As you may recall, you and I argued a bit (in 2005, I think) about the merits of this site versus the Nordam site.  Do you remember what you wrote to me about the Archer & Elgin site?  Do I need to refresh your memory?

[booWorld]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Less than one quarter mile away will be Caz's Chowhouse, Caz's bar, Lola's, Club Majestic, The SoundPony, Mexicali Border...

I'm not certain, but I don't think Lola's, The Sound Pony, and Mexicali are less than one quarter mile from the proposed ballpark.

[booWorld]

quote:Originally posted by brunoflipper

quote:Originally posted by AVERAGE JOE


There is NOTHING adjacent to the current ballfield. If you want to cross a major arterial, there's a Taco Cabana nearly half a mile away. You could also walk half a mile up to Tally's. Those are your options within a half mile of the current ballpark and you pass by nothing but chain retailers (Walgreen's, Lowe's, Target) on the way.

umm, HELLLOOOOO! your forgot the ritz cabaret and CAFE

I don't go to that part of town much.  Does the Ritz still have that gushing water display in full view along Yale Avenue?

[joiei]

quote:Originally posted by brunoflipper
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umm, HELLLOOOOO! your forgot the ritz cabaret and CAFE
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I thought the Ritz was just a titty bar, I didn't know they served food.  Still wouldn't go there.  Can you take the family in for a quick dinner?