The odds are probably not in favor of this getting built. But we need people thinking and dreaming big again. The funny thing is, I didn’t even realize this was a supertall proposal at first, focused instead on the rendering at ground level.
It’s a phased development, so even if they did get around to buildibg it, it probably wouldn’t loom like what’s shown in the rendering.
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news...g/71958934007/
Who will pay for this proposed OKC tower? Could it handle Oklahoma tornadoes? What we know
Jana Hayes
Steve Lackmeyer
December 18, 2023
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After early plans were revealed for a 134-story skyscraper in Bricktown, many Oklahoma City residents are asking questions about what would be the second-tallest building in the nation.
The 1,750-foot apartment tower would be behind only the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center in New York City.
…..The Boardwalk at Bricktown is an upscale, multi-tower apartment and hotel complex. Original plans included a Hyatt Dream Hotel, 924 apartment units and 80,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment.
Now, developer Scot Matteson has announced his hopes to build a third apartment tower that is twice the size of the Devon Energy Center. Matteson said he was first inspired to go bigger with the development when it seemed likely the city would be spending nearly a billion dollars on a new NBA arena downtown.
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…The city council has already approved a record high $200 million in tax increment financing to be paid after the first two apartment towers are built.
Urban Renewal director Kenton Tsoodle said there will be no additional tax increment financing for the project.
“This is just them dreaming and planning," Tsoodle said. "They want to do a statement piece.”
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…..The plans for the third tower are preliminary right now. It wouldn't be built until after the other towers.
Ultimately, its height will be determined by the success of the first two towers, market demand for the luxury units and financing, Hogan said.
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…A 2021 housing affordability study showed Oklahoma City needs tens of thousands of housing units, but also that 42% of renter households are already spending more than 30% of their gross income on rent.
This limits their remaining income to take care of other life needs.
Matteson said the project still includes plans for 140 workforce rent apartments and a workforce development center in the two towers. Up to another 48 workforce apartments are contemplated for the third residential tower.
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…Modern skyscrapers are built to withstand high winds and earthquakes using technology that allows them to sway several feet in each direction without compromising its steel structure.
However, if a high-rise building were to be in the midst of a tornado, it would likely sustain severe window damage.
When a F3 tornado hit the Bank One Tower in Fort Worth in 2000, 80% of the 35-story tower's windows were destroyed. The building was almost demolished, but was instead converted into a residential tower.
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One of the worst graphics I’ve seen…