I have to say, I find this whole thread very intriguing! Seems like there are lots of good ideas and methodologies out there about how to proceed with development in general in the Bricktown district. What really stikes me though is that this is really about a change in mindset.

Do we blindly tear down a building because it is in the way, or do we really have a good look at what it could mean to a community in an altered form. Its not singularly beautiful, but this building is (as I mentioned before) part of the overall urban fabric of the city that was uncermoniously raped through the 60's 70's and 80's (thank you Mr. Pei and OCURA). How refreshing to see that even an UGLY building could be considered a swan in another life! Three cheers for all of us who know that what is left of historical OKC, or of any city for that matter, is worth saving, or at least giving a REAL GOOD second lease on life. Hopefully this way of thinking will also prevail for the C2S project.

Just to clarify, I love a snazzy modern building more than anyone else (Burj Dubai sends pleasing tingles down my spine : ) ), but there is a place for these as well. The old Galleria parking garage roof, the Sheraton parking garage space, for example. Likewise, there is a place for faux brick Holiday Inn Expresses with parking lots between the building and the street... namely, the suburbs.