Most likely walkable downtown high-rise?

[USRufnex]

Okay, maybe this should've been under "Chat" but...

...... Tribune Lofts taste on a Central Park budget here....

I thought alot of the draw for living in a downtown high-rise condo was its convenience to walkable areas including a coffee shop, grocery store, park, etc.... I found Central Park Condos (among others) to be remarkably detached from the street and even if we gloss over that fact, there's no place to walk to-- hmmm, didn't there used to be a Homeland/Safeway? on Denver... anyway...

Which of the downtown high-rises (or midrises) have the most potential to become part of a downtown mixed-use retail area....?

Why or why not?

Signed,

Ruf-- the guy who just moved to a condo by Southern Hills cuz it was more "urban" and had more walkable stuff around it than I could find downtown...

[TheArtist]

"Has the most potential" doesnt make it easy to narrow it down much lol. Most of our downtown IS potential at the moment. A Cathedral Square type development could anchor that part of downtown. The new Ballpark and the area from Brady to Greenwood to the Blue Dome and East End are also chock full of potential.

Central Park Condos were built in the car centric era. Some people simply like the view and being downtown, just like some people like to see trees and grass. I cant stand to live where I dont have a view, where I cant see out. My parents used to live in a valley in Arkansas. It was sooo depressing to me, they loved it. I feed off of the energy of seeing the sky and buildings. To each his own. Its still close enough to many peoples work, gym, restaurants, activities, etc. to have some added conveniences as well. And hopefully more to come. A pedestrian friendly neighborhood by the Central Park Condos... not so much. But on the other hand, if you get in the habit of living in a city, walking several miles a day just seems routine and natual and so does using buses, bikes, scooters, rollerblades lol, rail, etc. Those options are also part of the daily scene used by everyone. Not so much in downtown Tulsa at the moment. But we are talking potential here anyway. []

[Townsend]

The only thing I've got for Central Park Condos so far is the convenient access to one of my favorite bars, Cellar Dweller and Jury Duty parking would be much easier.

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by Townsend

The only thing I've got for Central Park Condos so far is the convenient access to one of my favorite bars, Cellar Dweller and Jury Duty parking would be much easier.

Everything within the IDL is "convenient". Its a short walk to Brady Arts, Blue Dome, and it will be great if the Ballpark area takes off like I think it will. Plus your very close to the River Parks.

I know there is a difference between what suburban people consider a "short walk" or close by, versus what an urban person used to living in a city would consider a short walk or nearby... But you would think that if you CHOSE to live downtown and wanted to live in an urban environment, you wouldnt mind walking a mile or so each day, let alone a few measly blocks.

[Townsend]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist
Everything within the IDL is "convenient". Its a short walk to Brady Arts, Blue Dome, and it will be great if the Ballpark area takes off like I think it will. Plus your very close to the River Parks.

I know there is a difference between what suburban people consider a "short walk" or close by, versus what an urban person used to living in a city would consider a short walk or nearby... But you would think that if you CHOSE to live downtown and wanted to live in an urban environment, you wouldnt mind walking a mile or so each day, let alone a few measly blocks.

I was using the closest conveniences for that particular location.  If you want to enlarge the area, sure I agree with you. There are a number of things to do and see in what I consider walkable distance.

"Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time" Stephen Wright

Anyone have any idea if a grocery is still in the plans for the 1st street loft street level?