Apparently, those that participated in the poll think not. And I think that I agree with them. My biggest reason for saying this is that I haven't seen (or at least can't remember seeing) any detailed plans for the proposed park. Someone please point me in the right direction if I have simply missed the plans.
I would absolutely love to be proved wrong though. I want to see a park built on that location, as I think it would really spur development in the East End. However, the developers behind the project a few posts back seem to think that this project has a chance, and I'm sure they know more than I.
Perhaps more will surface soon, as it definitely seems as though the East End is gaining some momentum. I think there is much more going on behind the scenes than we know, so here's to hoping that we will be surprised with something great in the East End very soon.
Showing posts with label East End. Show all posts
Showing posts with label East End. Show all posts
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Is something coming together in the East End?
So earlier this week, a developer who posts on Tulsa Now leaked a tiny bit of info about not one, but two housing projects planned for the same block at 3rd and S. Greenwood, which is adjacent to the planned park by Land Legacy. Here are the renderings for one of them:
(Keep in mind that these are early renderings and do not expect the final design to look exactly like this.)
The project shown in the renderings above could start as soon as this spring, and would consist of for sale tri-level row houses with rooftop patio space. The massing behind it is another project that has not had any information officially released, but would appear to be more of a multi-family apartment or condo building. If these two projects actually do come to fruition very soon, I believe we will see the East End really heat up. And if the park is built soon as well, we will have another fantastic enclave of downtown appear. So far most development in downtown has been confined to the Blue Dome and Brady districts, but I think if these projects get going soon, we sill see more development spread east and south, and hopefully begin to connect into making downtown a cohesive neighborhood, and not several little districts. This area will definitely be one to watch as the year progresses, and I look forward to hearing more about it.
The project shown in the renderings above could start as soon as this spring, and would consist of for sale tri-level row houses with rooftop patio space. The massing behind it is another project that has not had any information officially released, but would appear to be more of a multi-family apartment or condo building. If these two projects actually do come to fruition very soon, I believe we will see the East End really heat up. And if the park is built soon as well, we will have another fantastic enclave of downtown appear. So far most development in downtown has been confined to the Blue Dome and Brady districts, but I think if these projects get going soon, we sill see more development spread east and south, and hopefully begin to connect into making downtown a cohesive neighborhood, and not several little districts. This area will definitely be one to watch as the year progresses, and I look forward to hearing more about it.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Downtown Update 1
Soon we will be seeing much more housing downtown, 175 units to be exact. This is due in part to the TDA's decision to allocate a total of three million dollars to three projects. These projects are the...
Vandever Building: This is such an exciting project because it is located right in the middle of the CBD, an area severely lacking in housing. It will contain about 40 units and will be located on 5th street between Main and Boston.
YMCA Building: Also, a wonderful project, The YMCA Building loft conversion will place 82 units in the abandoned and boarded structure at 6th and Denver. This project should add some life and vitality to that forgotten little part of d
owntown.
East End: This project has the potential to be very unique. I've been told that this building has 16 foot ceilings, so they will be REAL lofts. I'd like to know a timeline, for all of them really, but espescially this one because I don't know the developer's track record. The other two are being done by the Schneiders, so you can pretty much guarantee that they will be completed. But I've never heard of the developer for these, and that just makes me a little nervous. Most likely though, he will get his project done in a reasonable amount of time, and I'm very glad to see a plan for the East End that does not sound like a
pipe dream.
Moving on, the Metro at Brady Lofts appear to be topped out now, and if they haven't started on the Brick already, I'm sure they will be soon. I can't wait to see that project finished!
One Place has started construction. After "breaking ground" over a month ago, they have finally started demolition, and should begin site work on the building soon. I'm still hesitant to say just how tall the tower will be, since they havent released any new renderings, but last I heard, it was 18 stories at 238 feet tall.
The Downtown First Presbyterian Church expansion appears to be progressing just fine, with a new steeple rising quickly on Boston Avenue, I think it will fit in nicely.
And finally, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be moving back downtown this year. The more people we can get downtown, the better!
This is the first of a series that I hope to update once a month to recap things happening in Downtown Tulsa. If I left out anything, be sure to tell me in the comments section.
ON EDIT: Vandever Building will have 40 units, East End will be located at 4th and Elgin, total number of units will be 175.
Vandever Building: This is such an exciting project because it is located right in the middle of the CBD, an area severely lacking in housing. It will contain about 40 units and will be located on 5th street between Main and Boston.
YMCA Building: Also, a wonderful project, The YMCA Building loft conversion will place 82 units in the abandoned and boarded structure at 6th and Denver. This project should add some life and vitality to that forgotten little part of d
owntown.
East End: This project has the potential to be very unique. I've been told that this building has 16 foot ceilings, so they will be REAL lofts. I'd like to know a timeline, for all of them really, but espescially this one because I don't know the developer's track record. The other two are being done by the Schneiders, so you can pretty much guarantee that they will be completed. But I've never heard of the developer for these, and that just makes me a little nervous. Most likely though, he will get his project done in a reasonable amount of time, and I'm very glad to see a plan for the East End that does not sound like a
pipe dream.
Moving on, the Metro at Brady Lofts appear to be topped out now, and if they haven't started on the Brick already, I'm sure they will be soon. I can't wait to see that project finished!
One Place has started construction. After "breaking ground" over a month ago, they have finally started demolition, and should begin site work on the building soon. I'm still hesitant to say just how tall the tower will be, since they havent released any new renderings, but last I heard, it was 18 stories at 238 feet tall.
The Downtown First Presbyterian Church expansion appears to be progressing just fine, with a new steeple rising quickly on Boston Avenue, I think it will fit in nicely.
And finally, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be moving back downtown this year. The more people we can get downtown, the better!
This is the first of a series that I hope to update once a month to recap things happening in Downtown Tulsa. If I left out anything, be sure to tell me in the comments section.
ON EDIT: Vandever Building will have 40 units, East End will be located at 4th and Elgin, total number of units will be 175.
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