SoSA District

[kdubinmo]

Really enjoy this forum. It helps me keep up with things in the neighborhood. I purchased a lot in 2004 at 619 NW 7th and had a home built. I worked downtown and used to joke that on a bad day my commute could be upwards of 3 minutes. I have since moved to KC MO to be nearer my parents but still own the home and have it leased. I plan on using it as a retirement home in the future. I am excited by the construction going on in SOSA. I believe there are still lots to be had. I paid 20k for mine and it had previously had a burnt-out duplex and the city had torn it down. Keep up the great momentum in SOSA!

[wsucougz]

More details on this previously announced new build:

http://www.okc.gov/planning/planning...n/11-00025.pdf

Yet further proof that taste is highly subjective.

[Pete]

More details on this previously announced new build:

http://www.okc.gov/planning/planning...n/11-00025.pdf

Yet further proof that taste is highly subjective.

Butzer is building another house right next to that one and it's even more stark:

[CuatrodeMayo]

More details on this previously announced new build:

http://www.okc.gov/planning/planning...n/11-00025.pdf

Yet further proof that taste is highly subjective.

Wow that is bad.

[Pete]

Really enjoy this forum. It helps me keep up with things in the neighborhood. I purchased a lot in 2004 at 619 NW 7th and had a home built. I worked downtown and used to joke that on a bad day my commute could be upwards of 3 minutes. I have since moved to KC MO to be nearer my parents but still own the home and have it leased. I plan on using it as a retirement home in the future. I am excited by the construction going on in SOSA. I believe there are still lots to be had. I paid 20k for mine and it had previously had a burnt-out duplex and the city had torn it down. Keep up the great momentum in SOSA!

Welcome to the forum!

Wow, by the time you retire you will be returning to a completely different city and neighborhood.

Wise investment on your part.

[kdubinmo]

Welcome to the forum!

Wow, by the time you retire you will be returning to a completely different city and neighborhood.

Wise investment on your part.

Thanks
It will be about 10 years so keep up the momentum. Should have a couple of NBA championships by then!!!!

Ken

[dwellsokc]

IMPENDING THREAT TO NEIGHBORHOOD INTEGRITY:
SoSA's reputation as an edgy, eclectic zone of coolness is being threatened by historic preservation missionaries. A new Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Survey (completed by a San Fransiscan/Dallas megafirm) is proposing historic districts for large segments of SoSA (http://www.okc.gov/planning/planning...ign/survey.pdf). This survey has identified structures that are "Contributing to a Historic District." This designation is intended to stymie development of contemporary architecture... it requires "respect of the historic significance," and discourages design freedom. I don't object to historic preservation in general, but I do object to this special neighborhood being threatened by myopic zealots that can't seem to appreciate the special nature of this one, tiny neighborhood that just wants freedom of design. The majority of these "Contributing Structures" are actually dilapidated pieces of junk that should be allowed to die a graceful death. There are some true gems worthy of preservation (IF the owners so desires), but imposition of Historic status will make it harder for the edgy stuff to happen.

This issue will be discussed at the next Urban Design Commission meeting, this Wednesday April 25, 3:00 PM, 3rd Floor of City Hall, 200 N. Walker. Please consider attending to express dissent for this counter-progressive threat.

[kdubinmo]

Really enjoy this forum. It helps me keep up with things in the neighborhood. I purchased a lot in 2004 at 619 NW 7th and had a home built. I worked downtown and used to joke that on a bad day my commute could be upwards of 3 minutes. I have since moved to KC MO to be nearer my parents but still own the home and have it leased. I plan on using it as a retirement home in the future. I am excited by the construction going on in SOSA. I believe there are still lots to be had. I paid 20k for mine and it had previously had a burnt-out duplex and the city had torn it down. Keep up the great momentum in SOSA!

I have the house at 619 NW 7th St as mentioned above and my tenants of 3+ years have purchased a house and are moving at the end of July. I will be leasing and if anyone is interested please email me at kenworth56@gmail.com. The house was built in 2005 and is 3 bedroom and 2 baths, 2 car garage and 3 covered porches. Like I mentioned i plan on moving back and using as a retirement home in 10 years or so. It would be great for someone considering SOSA to see what it is like to live there and perhaps be near a home under construction.

Thanks, Ken