An Open Letter from Grant Humphreys
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A year ago there were at least a handful of downtown developments on the drawing boards that seemed to be sure things. One of those was the Flatiron, a mixed-use development by Grant Humphreys at 5th and Harrison.
Construction was to start in the fall. And that’s where [...]
Another One Bites the Dust
I’m Stunned
Downtown is about to undergo changes that could arguably rival the original MAPS program. Developing ….
In Case You Missed It
NewsOk video on Sara Sara Cupcakes, which will open at 7 NW 9 this fall. The old house was quite dillapidated, but is currently being renovated by shop owner Toni Hoffman and block developer Steve Mason.
A very, very cool vibe is emerging along NW 9, where the Iguana Mexican Grill is already proving to be [...]
Everything is Groovy
In case you missed it, I got to visit a pretty hip new downtown cafe last week (and by hip, I mean, can you dig it?). Read the story here.
OK, I’m Back
“Nothing has changed. Talk has changed but regulations haven’t changed, lending systems for these things haven’t changed. The notion — and I tell you this one even worries me that it extends into New Urbanism—the notion of the shopping center a valid kind of downtown. That’s taken over. Its very hard for architects of this [...]
When Downtown Retail Fails
Owner hopes to revitalize landmark
By Steve Lackmeyer
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Edition: CITY, Section: BUSINESS, Page 4B
The Criterion Theater and Baum Building were architectural jewels in Oklahoma City by anyone’s standards — landmarks that were razed in the heyday of Urban Renewal. In their place stands Century Center Plaza, a mostly empty one-time attempt at a [...]
So Fine, Let’s Go Ahead and Discuss Downtown Retail…
Once again, it’s the elusive dream for downtown developers, residents and civic leaders. Some say downtown retail will anchor the area known as Core to Shore. Others say the east end of Bricktown will inevitably end up with more retail. Or maybe it will be in the Flat Iron.
But to quote Harry Truman, the only [...]
