Downtown Housing - Round II

With two new housing projects recently announced, one very large one just completed, two hopefully nearing groundbreaking, and more than ikely more in the planning stages, I think we are entering the second wave of downtown housing.

The addition of the Brady Park and (fingers crossed) the Land Legacy Park in the East End will only make housing in downtown more attractive. I truly think we are at a tipping point with our downtown, and I'm not just saying that to include some cliché saying in my writing. I truly believe that.

Now for a list of the projects:

Completed: The Metro at Brady (Tribune II)

Under Construction: _________________________

Planned: Greenarch, Brady Flats, Urban8, and Elliot Nelson's apt building.

Brady District Name Change....?

A Frequent topic of discussion lately has revolved around this issue: "Should the name of the Brady District change?"

In my opinion, no. I don't feel that there is a need to change the name of the Brady District. Yes, I understand that Tate Brady was a racist. Still, I don't see the legitimate need. It has been called the Brady District for a loooong time, so why is there a sudden 'movement' to change it. I would probably still find myself calling it the Brady District, as would many other people.

Leave the name as it is. There is, in my opinion, no legitimate need to spend money to change the name of this district.

One Place Phase II

For the second phase of One Place, I would love to see a stark change from the office tower of the first phase. I want the developers to make the hotel and residential stand out. Think curtain walls, tasteful brick, an interactive street level. Basically, I want a design for these that catches your eye and calls for more attention than a simple first, and last, glance.

I want them to think big. Think outside the norm for Tulsa. Bring in a design that looks modern, clean, and sophisticated. I want it to complement the BOK Center, but not look exactly like it. That's why I think brick would be a good idea, as it would contrast well with the flawlesness of the glass, and at a timeless element.

If I were on the design board, this would be my proposal.

Addressing last week's poll

Thank you to all who voted in last week's poll. I appreciate your participation, when mine has been lacking. This has been a busy, often times stressful week for me. I'm sorry for not posting, but to be honest, it was at the bottom of my list. Tomorrow, I'll discuss the second phase of One Place, but as for now it's late, my head hurts, and I can't think.

PS. I've gotten too used to twitter. I almost put a hash tag on this post.