Got Questions about Downtown OKC?

[Steve]

Nick, the live chat should go up about 9:30 a.m. today. Call me after you log in an early question and I'll let you know if I see it in the que....

[kevinpate]

Nick, the live chat should go up about 9:30 a.m. today. ...

So that's why I could not find anything. I showed up to look for a link too early. Will try again in a bit.

[Steve]

It's up now - NewsOK business page: Oklahoma Business News, Technology, Energy & Real Estate OKC | NewsOK

[wschnitt]

Did the transcript get posted?

[Bellaboo]

Did the transcript get posted?

Unedited transcript of OKC Central Chat with Steve Lackmeyer, Sept. 14, 2012 | NewsOK.com

[Spartan]

Wow, Panera...

[catch22]

Wow, Panera...

Sarcasm....or ?

[CuatrodeMayo]

I don't know about Spartan, I would actually really like to see a Panera downtown.

[catch22]

Yes, me too. I love Panera.

[CuatrodeMayo]

But....If you are near Midtown, Prairie Thunder is a good substitute (and local!).

[catch22]

Haven't hear of it. Will check it out, thanks!

[Bellaboo]

But....If you are near Midtown, Prairie Thunder is a good substitute (and local!).

I love Prarie Thunder, but we've been there on the weekends and they've been closed. Maybe Panera has longer hours of ops.

[CuatrodeMayo]

Haven't hear of it. Will check it out, thanks!

Prairie Thunder Baking Co.

If you are there for lunch, give the stuffed baguette a try.

[Steve]

OKC Central Live Chat starts, ends early today. 9:30 to 10:30

[Just the facts]

OKay, let me ask a stupid question. How do you particpate/listen to this live chat? I went to OKC Central, found the link to OKC Live Chat, clicked on it, and all I ever got was a picture of a Collio cassette tape. What did I do wrong?

Step 1) Learn difference between CST and EST.

It was great being able to watch live today.

[wschnitt]

Step 1) Learn difference between CST and EST.

It was great being able to watch live today.

I do not even see the link for the chat. I need help.

[UnclePete]

Here is a silly question: What streets mark the boundary of "Downtown"? How many square miles would it be?

[Just the facts]

I do not even see the link for the chat. I need help.

This link should take you there - or get you close. When I tuned in today at the the correct time (I was an hour early before) there is a red flashing 'join live chat' link. Click on it and you are in. If you go to the below link right now all you will see is a play button for a music video. Just before 10:00AM CST, this video will turn into a chat session.

OKC Central Live Chat Starts Early Today | OKC Central

[Fantastic]

Here is a silly question: What streets mark the boundary of "Downtown"? How many square miles would it be?

That is a very subjective question, and it depends on who you ask. Some would argue for the most narrow possible view of downtown, which would be the CBD alone (4th, railroad, Sheridan, Hudson), the broadest veiw would consider the boundarieds to be I-235 on the east, the river on the south, Western on the west and 13th on the north, however, Downtown OKC Inc's Downtown map (the online version of which seriously needs to be updated) also includes the OK Health Center (personally, I would not include that as part of Downtown, but some do), some would also argue that the Farmer's Market is part of downtown even though it is west of Western.

Like I said, it kind of depends on who you ask. The northern boundary is 4th, 10th, or 13th dependinig on your source, western boundary is either Western, Shartel, or Hudson, southern boundary could be considered Sheridan, Reno, SW 3rd, I-40, or the River, and the eastern boundary is either Broadway/EKG/Sheilds, the Railroad, or I-235.

[CaptDave]

Anyone looking for the transcript of this morning's chat, here is the link:

Transcript of OKC Central Chat with Steve Lackmeyer, Sept. 21, 2012 | NewsOK.com

[Steve]

OKC Central Live Chat begins at 10 a.m. today (Friday, Oct. 5) at NewsOK: Oklahoma City News, Sports, Weather, Business & Entertainment OKC.

[MDot]

Steve, is there a specific time the transcript is released for the chat and if so, do you know what time they normally release it? Thanks!

BTW, I really love the OKC Central Live Chat, it's honestly the highlight of my Friday so thank you for going out of your way to answer our questions!!

[Steve]

Thanks mdot. The transcript is handled by the online editors, so it depends on their work load, etc. It's usually up by early Friday afternoon.

[MDot]

Thanks, Steve! I did notice that it's usually up in the 12:30-2:00 range on Friday afternoon but wasn't sure if there was a specific time.

[Steve]

FYI - I won't be doing the normal Friday OKC Central Live Chat this week; instead, join me for a special Google hangout this Wednesday. I'll have more details in tomorrow's OKC Central column.