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Old Posted Nov 27, 2019, 3:03 PM
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Old Posted Nov 27, 2019, 3:31 PM
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Progress on the new visitor entrance at the State Capitol:

11-21-2019







https://twitter.com/CapitolRestore/s...59502146551809


Renderings for the visitor entrance:







https://fsb-ae.com/project/state-cap...or-renovation/
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Old Posted Nov 28, 2019, 2:36 AM
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Residences at Classen Curve

A new multi-story apartment complex is being proposed for Nichols Hills, not far from the Classen Curve shopping center.
This will have 326 units -- 5 stories with a 6-level parking structure.

Rendering:


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=45471


I couldn't find any other renderings, and I don't like black-and-white, so I made up a colorized version - for grins.




Location:


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=45471

This is close to several other projects that I've posted about previously on this thread.
Notably, 6100 Grand and The Ellison Hotel, both of which are still at the proposal stage, as well as Flower Child, a restaurant currently under construction.

This is the high dollar section of town, so you can expect the rents to be fairly expensive.


Site Plan:


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=45471
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Old Posted Nov 29, 2019, 1:42 AM
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I-235 / I-44 Interchange Reconstruction update.

Andrew Penney has provided a set of photos showing the construction when driving north along I-235.

11-27-2019


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...55796/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...50047/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...65878/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...66093/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...55266/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...65723/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...49737/sizes/l/


Some aerials from one month ago give perspective on the location:





https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=24127&page=48



Flashback:

The railway bridge passing over I-235 was built in an earlier phase of the construction, and was quite a mammoth project in an of itself.

It was completed by late 2018.
Here are a few construction shots:


original: https://i.imgur.com/KJbMkLa.jpg
source: https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=24127&page=31


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=24127&page=34


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=24127&page=35


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=24127&page=38


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=24127&page=38
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Old Posted Nov 30, 2019, 8:46 PM
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Will Rogers Terminal Expansion

Steel beams are now vertical.





source: https://app.oxblue.com/open/WRWATerminalExpansion


On the subject of WRWA, they recently held an event where United Airlines showed off one of the new Bombardier CRJ-550 jets.









https://twitter.com/fly_okc/status/1196921025205809154

These jets will be used for daily flights from OKC to Chicago.
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Old Posted Dec 1, 2019, 10:45 PM
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Radisson Oklahoma City Northwest

The Wyndham Hotel along NW Expressway and May Ave. is now under new ownership and is receiving a $6 million renovation.




This 9-story hotel was built in 1969 as a Hilton Inn Northwest.




At the time, a whole series of new highrises were built near Lake Hefner, including the Founders Tower.

Founders Tower:

http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=12395

It was a growing and important section of northwest OKC.


The hotel has changed flags several times over the years -- most recently operating under the Wyndham banner.
But it was falling into disrepair under the former owners who were apparenty having financial problems.

The new ownership plans to fully renovate the building and reopen as the 'Radisson Oklahoma City Northwest'.

Location:




Demolition work has already started.



from a press release:
Quote:
With new ownership in place and a vision that looks to the future, a complete top to bottom renovation has begun on the former Wyndham Hotel Oklahoma City.
Interior demolition of the rooms, restaurant, lobby, registration area and event venues began in early September and will continue through December.

Total investment in the newly renovated hotel is over $6 Million.
The new property will reopen in January 2020 as the Radisson Oklahoma City Northwest.
https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=913

This is but one of several renovations (and changes) undertaken recently in that section of NW Expresway near Lake Hefner.
Probably worthy of a full roundup post, if I get around to it.
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Old Posted Dec 2, 2019, 4:08 AM
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That railroad truss bridge is so interesting. I had no idea structures like that were still being built. It looks like something from the 19th century. Yet it makes perfect sense - the angle the highway crosses requires a long span and the bridge must be able to support the weight of a train across it's whole length.

Also thanks for the updates of suburban OKC highrise development. NW OKC looks a whole lot like suburban Dallas, which I guess is sort of unsurprising.
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Old Posted Dec 3, 2019, 3:54 PM
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That railroad truss bridge is so interesting. I had no idea structures like that were still being built. It looks like something from the 19th century. Yet it makes perfect sense - the angle the highway crosses requires a long span and the bridge must be able to support the weight of a train across it's whole length.

Also thanks for the updates of suburban OKC highrise development. NW OKC looks a whole lot like suburban Dallas, which I guess is sort of unsurprising.
I hadn't thought about it, but yeah... the bridge does have that vintage look to it.

Mostly you see these going over creeks and rivers in more rural areas.
It's more dramatic seeing it in the middle of a city passing over an interstate.

When the steel bridge arrived and was moved into place, it was quite the event.
Despite being in the dead of winter, lots of folks showed up to see it being installed.

Andrew Penney grabbed a bunch of great pics of this.
These photos are from January 2018.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...91198/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...89879/sizes/h/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...79478/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...05959/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...48809/sizes/h/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...59519/sizes/h/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...93358/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...21268/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...75125/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...45334/sizes/l/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/182843...29794/sizes/l/
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Row on Twelve

A mixed-used development consisting of office space and residential has been proposed for 435 NW 12th in Midtown.

Location:

original: http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/vt081719a.jpg
source: https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=29042&page=11


This is on a tiny, slim plot of land only 37 feet wide:



Now that's infill!

Actually, this proposal was originally submitted over 3 years ago.
It looked like the project was dead, but recently they re-submitted designs for the site to the Downtown Design Review Committee.

Renderings:







https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=42843

The plans show 1,300 sf of 2-story office space along NW 12th and four 3-story townhouses to the north.
This is located immediately behind the Walker Building, which was constructed itself just a few years ago.

Walker Building:


https://www.iconic-construction.com/


original: http://www.walkerterrace.com/wp-cont...NIGHT-TIME.jpg
source: http://www.walkerterrace.com/


That section of land has been sitting there quietly with the 'Coming Soon' sign -- and no activity -- for months.


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=42843&page=2

Finally, signs of construction have arrived.

12-3-2019

https://twitter.com/dtOKCbuilds/stat...68377716936704
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Old Posted Dec 3, 2019, 9:21 PM
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400 N. Walnut

This 100 year old building is being renovated to serve as the future home of a local law firm.

Progress photos -- courtesy of Tietsort Design...













https://www.instagram.com/p/B5nU2LLBMir/


There will be a rooftop patio as well.
The views are awesome.







https://www.instagram.com/p/B5GDECXBhEX/


Just for comparison, here's what the project looked like back in June:





https://www.instagram.com/p/BwuQpuBh...=1kmpssdxsd84d

That's progress.

I believe this is nearing completion, but I don't know of any estimated finish date.
Right across the street, the new Level East apartments will be built.
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Play Cafe

This restaurant with an integrated children's play area is being built along 23rd Street.
The structure - originally a pawn shop - is receiving a complete renovation.

Tietsort Design has posted some updated photos of this project.









https://www.instagram.com/p/B5YYxUlhZWp/


The staff is busily preparing for the opening.


https://www.instagram.com/p/B5YrBizB5HB/

This is located at 600 NW 23rd.
Right next door are a couple of other restaurants: Pizza 23 and Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt.


https://www.crexi.com/lease/properti...600-nw-23rd-st

The opening date is uncertain -- probably will be ready early next year.
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Uptown 23rd District


https://twitter.com/Uptown23rd/statu...66708361203712

I just mentioned in the previous post about the Play Cafe project being developed on NW 23rd.
But it's just one of many.

Lots of activity in this area, with renovations and new builds.
This includes the Tower Theater, which acts like an anchor for the area.
But also: Ponyboy, Scottie's Deli, Bunker Club, The Eleanor, Cajun Corner,...

Recently, the city established the area as a Business Improvement District (BID).
I'm not knowledgable enough about these things to understand what that means, haha...
Presumably, the district will have more (and steadier) funding for cleanup, maintenance, and general self-sufficiency.

article that explains more: https://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/d...nt?oid=6764300


East End of NW 23rd

By contrast, the easter section of 23rd next to I-235 is more run down.
It has lagged behind the developments occuring further west (closer to Classen).

However, it is starting to receive some attention lately as well.

One item of note is the coming of a new Starbucks to the area.

Renderings:







https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=24994&page=53


This will be built at a currently empty lot at the corner of 23rd and Robinson.


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=24994&page=53

On the other side of I-235 is the old armory which is being completely renovated by COOP Aleworks.
And then, past that, the State Capitol complex, also in an extensive renovation.


Across the street from where the Starbucks will go is a collection of businesses in flux.


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44833


The Uptown Building is set for a renovation into mixed-use: ground floor commercial, second floor residential.

Rendering:

https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44833

Some work has been done on this, but it remains unfinished AFAIK.


The building next to it (2412 N. Robinson) is also being renovated.
No word yet on what is planned.
The owner is apparently still seeking tenants.


The Blue Note Lounge is an OKC institution.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/34465297@N00/7828462718

Bar, dive, local music venue.
It's been there, seemingly forever..... (actually it opened in 1951)
Still going strong.

One place that hasn't seen any improvement yet is Martinez Tires.
It was purchased by a group that plans to convert it into a marijuana dispensary.
But so far, no action -- the building is currently empty.


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44833&page=2

Just west of Martinez Tires is a happier story.
It was renovated from apartments to office space.





https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44833

So the revitalization of the Uptown 23rd district is trickling eastward, if slowly.
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Old Posted Dec 5, 2019, 3:01 PM
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Progress roundup...


The Bower at 4th & Lee







https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=43862&page=4

This project is nearly complete.
Pete at OKCTalk reports that units along the street are pretty much finished inside.



NW 36th & Walker (new office building)


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=43468&page=2

This is located across the street from First Christian Church (the 'egg church'))


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=43468
(photo from March)


Rendering:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlLR-maH1Ui



Classen 16


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=39587&page=9


Rendering:

https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=39587&page=6



Heartland HQ


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44171&page=9



BancFirst Tower


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=19447&page=30

more about BancFirst's planned changes here: BancFirst set to start complete renovation of city's 2nd tallest tower


Convention Center Garage





https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44229&page=7

The crane is up and the concrete pillars are rising.
This should go up relatively quickly (garages are fairly simple structures).
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Old Posted Dec 7, 2019, 9:39 PM
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The public art display along Classen has more pieces installed.



That's the Classen Inn Motel being renovated in the background.

Another view:


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44111&page=2
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Up-Down arcade & bar

This is their first location in OKC, being built near Blackwelder and 16th in the Plaza District.

Rendering:



Construction photo timeline:

7-9-2019

https://twitter.com/OKCTalk/status/1148934566759018497


9-3-2019



10-9-2019



12-5-2019


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44988&page=2

They currently have locations in Des Moines, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and St. Louis.
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First National Center


https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=9355&page=101

The epic restoration by Gary Brooks of the First National Center continues.

The east building of the FNC complex has been taken down to accomodate a new parking ramp structure.



The building marked in red above was the target of the demolition.


Here are a few flashback photos of the demolition:

1-21-2019




https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=9355&page=99


Mid April 2019


https://twitter.com/adgokc/status/1151234020224770050


6-17-2019




https://www.facebook.com/midwestwrec...65680573660794


6-23-2019

https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=9355&page=102



By September, the last of the building had been taken down.


https://twitter.com/GaryDBrooks/stat...01142159978497

Brooks reported that over 20 million tons of concrete and debris had been removed.


The new parking ramp is design to front the street and have the appearance of an office building.

Rendering:

https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=9355&page=102


By late October, tons of rebar for the new concrete support columns had arrived.


https://twitter.com/GaryDBrooks/stat...61701678276615


As of a couple of weeks ago, the rebar in the basement had been set and tied.


https://twitter.com/GaryDBrooks/stat...13500284317696


On Friday, 12-6-2019, the concrete pour began.


https://twitter.com/GaryDBrooks/stat...91650782187521
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