SoSA boundary is shown in red below; this summary includes other projects in the immediate area.

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Avana Arts District | Emerson School | Lisbon Lofts
OKC Public Schools Headquarters | Saint Anthony Expansion | Sycamore Square Apartments



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1. 925 NW 8th
2. 919 NW 8th
3. 813 NW 8th
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5. 824 NW 8th (http://www.okctalk.com/showwiki.php?title=824+NW+8th)


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11. 719 N Francis


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30. Town House Hotel (http://www.okctalk.com/showwiki.php?title=Town+House+Hotel)
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37. 619 NW 7th
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Mode Homes announced on twitter today the name for their project will be called Lisbon. Horrible name IMO.

Also, the walls started going up on Tiffie house on 7th just west of Dewey yesterday. They are using the ICF's the brownstones used.

Lisbon !?!

Anyone care to explain?

Apparently it has a link to where the founder of St. Anthonys is originally from.

From that link: "currently we are in the process of developing projects in oklahoma city, seattle and los angeles." Thats good company to be in!

Diggyba, they moved here from Seattle

Lisbon !?!

Anyone care to explain?

Lisboa is an extremely popular city with tourists right now here in Europe. It's known for being cheap and stylish at once. So perhaps these m lofts will be cheap and stylish? Well, one can hope..ha.

We're in Oklahoma, we have enough cheap, just please give me stylish.

Yeah Sparty, but do you like the name of the development. Just think of the marketing pieces. Going to be a tough sell.

Yeah Sparty, but do you like the name of the development. Just think of the marketing pieces. Going to be a tough sell.

I don't know why? It wouldn't even be the only urban housing development in OKC named after a European city (The Aberdeen). I think it's a cool name.

I don't see any problem with the name...

I bet it'll do well regardless of the name. ;D

I like the name... kind of a throwback. Much preferred over some other such played out name trends such as DW3LLING or 7even 8teen NW 9inth St.

Lisbon is cool.

Name is fine.

I like the name... kind of a throwback. Much preferred over some other such played out name trends such as DW3LLING or 7even 8teen NW 9inth St.

Totally.

Also, no one is going to make a decision on living there based on a name.

I don't know why? It wouldn't even be the only urban housing development in OKC named after a European city (The Aberdeen). I think it's a cool name.

This is true.

I have no problem with the name Lisbon.

I think it should be "The Lisbon at Midtown Heights"

I think sometimes people strain to be TOO cool and come up with cool street names. They just come off as Debbie Boone doing rap.

I think it should be DoMicyl3

I think it should be DoMicyl3

Win.

I think sometimes people strain to be TOO cool and come up with cool street names. They just come off as Debbie Boone doing rap.

Don't you mean Pat Boone doing Heavy Metal? (if Debbie did rap, I apologize) LOL

Yeah Sparty, but do you like the name of the development. Just think of the marketing pieces. Going to be a tough sell.

No it's not. The place is going to sell itself. I've seen drawings and it is modern and stylish and the price point was more competitive than our other downtown projects. It's a small property and will probably sell out quickly. The name will have no relevance. None.

Yeah I really don't think the NAME of a development project is something that makes or breaks a deal.. metro, you work in PR, I'm sure you are aware of the practical limitations of that.

Yeah I really don't think the NAME of a development project is something that makes or breaks a deal.. metro, you work in PR, I'm sure you are aware of the practical limitations of that.

No arguing with your real world experience college boy. I'm just ready for you to start work and see how things work in the real world.

Does anybody really find a house in a great neighborhood and go uuuggghh, I don't like the name. Or does anybody think about moving to Oklahoma City and say no, the name is so unimaginative.

^^ Well maybe, pretty sure there is an Edmond development called Morning Woods. Like around Kelly or Bryant? But no such problem for this development

No arguing with your real world experience college boy. I'm just ready for you to start work and see how things work in the real world.

Metro, why are you now resorting to sneering across the Internet?

I am curious to know what you mean by suggesting I learn how things work in the real world. That's like being told by Hot Rod to get real... or like being told by swake to be happy.

^^ well maybe, pretty sure there is an edmond development called morning woods. Like around kelly or bryant? But no such problem for this development

lol

Don't you mean Pat Boone doing Heavy Metal? LOL

Pat Boone's 1997 album In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy is highly recommended, at least by me.

Mode Homes announced on twitter today the name for their project will be called Lisbon. Horrible name IMO.

I like the name. Not sure its relevance or origin. But it certainly doesn't sound like its from here. Which in OKC, is a good thing. We have too many ostentatious meaningless marketing names.

I lived in "The Legacy" for a bit. Legacy of what? But I digress. lol

Legacy of $hitty suburban design?

Or the new subdivision Heritage Oaks. While built across the street from Heritage Hall, they bulldozed every tree on the property. There aren't any Heritage Oaks left. They may have planted some new ones, but hard to tell from the saplings what kind of tree they are. LOL

But I do like names that at least give a nod to the history of the building (Montgomery etc)

But with that mindset, why not call our suburban developments Plano, Little Rock, Dallas, San Antonio, Topeka

Well it is all Dallas-style, if that helps.

What is the start date for the Lisbon project?

Also I never noticed but there is a Bed and Breakfast located in this area. Has anyone stayed here or know anyone that has?

I dunno. But it's taking forever, and I've been ready for it. They haven't updated their Twitter much either. Which they would use to post some links, sneakpeaks, updates, etc.

What is the start date for the Lisbon project?

Also I never noticed but there is a Bed and Breakfast located in this area. Has anyone stayed here or know anyone that has?
Depends, I think it's been pushed back many times, last I heard was this past spring.

Also, haven't stayed at the Maney House, but my former employer has put up many there. It's nice and quaint and used frequently for locals with guests since there is no Midtown area hotel.

this is probably still my favorite hood (i love the views, hilliness, modern homes-decently close to bus lines and midtown plaza). good to hear what is going on. Someday a musician and grad student will be able to snag something here and modernize a bungalow and join in the fun...

Lisbon Update from Mode Homes:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mode-Development/207978789265134?sk=wall

dear friends - we are currently in the final stages of wrapping up financing for the construction of Lisbon Lofts and although we are a bit behind schedule we wanted you all to know that these units will be seeking owners in 2012!
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Renderings look great!

Agreed. I just love the design. Awesome. What's the location for these again?

9th and Shartel

Does anyone know where I can get a better look at the floor plans? I can't read the ones on those images.

If you all want to keep up with us please visit and "like" our new facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mode-Development/207978789265134
Also if you have any questions about the company, Lisbon Lofts, or any other of our projects please email us modedevelop@gmail.com

Your renderings are incredible, by the way.

thanks!

More from Mode:

Many have been speculating about the name of our first #OKC project, "Lisbon Lofts," as of recent so we thought we would set the record straight. "Lisbon" is the city in Portugal where St. Anthony was born in 1195 and since @saintsok is our partner in the project we felt compelled to make this "odd" choice. Today ironically both Lisbon and Oklahoma City have approximately the same population, however, OKC's population is on the rise and alternatively Lisbon has been on the decline since 1991.

I biked past this site and I am assuming it is on the South side of 9th.

I am curious as to why this site was chosen maybe I did not bike around enough but I did not really see the highlights of this neighborhood. There were a fair amount of rundown neighboring houses. Is it the proximity to Midtown?

As post number 47 talks about what inspired the project's name, I assume they are intending to market it towards workers at Saint Anthony's first and foremost. The happenings in Midtown certainly would contribute to the potential of the location as well.

Also, I think from one of the renderings, it looks like it will be on the northwest corner of 9th and Shartel.

I find it very interesting that Saints is their partner in the project. Not a bad partner to have with Midtown/SOSA developments. I would think that if this is successful we could see more of Saints partnering for residential developments.

How many units will there be and what are the expected price points?

I biked past this site and I am assuming it is on the South side of 9th.

I am curious as to why this site was chosen maybe I did not bike around enough but I did not really see the highlights of this neighborhood. There were a fair amount of rundown neighboring houses. Is it the proximity to Midtown?

A lot of Midtown is rundown, or empty. For this particular project, yes that little neighborhood is rundown, but it also has seen quite a few modern homes built where there were no houses, or where they were dilapidated. The modern aesthetic of this project is going to play off very nicely with SoSA.

I agree, it's almost more intriguing than the project itself. The location by the way I think is more influenced by the progress in SoSA and the small cluster of MidtownR projects over on Francis. I think there is a vision that the whole area over toward Classen will be cleaned up and gentrified, albeit more low-density, here soon. SoSA is poised to take over the district.

As for Saint Anthony's, this is a major addition to the community and part of their neighborhood improvement goals. Their next phase of hospital expansion doesn't seem far off.

Once the school is built, SoSA will be within walking distance to it. I suspect the neighborhood will really take off with young families. I'd buy land there if I had small children. I'd probably buy land there regardless if I were interested in building another house.

By the school, you mean once the Emerson School is renovated? Or do you mean the downtown elementary down on Sheridan and Walker?

Downtown elementary.

St Anthony is very progressive these days and they care a tremendous amount about OKC and especially the Midtown area. They are interested in improving their existing facilities, developing new buildings on their campus (downtown and beyond) and improving the quality of life for their employees and residents within the immediate neighborhood through these types of partnerships. The development is on the NW corner of the NW 9th and N Shartel intersection and there will be 6 100% residential units and 1 live/work unit on the corner with street frontage. Choosing the "correct" site in Midtown to develop quality projects is not very important. The entire neighborhood is in a great location and has huge upside. What is important, however, is developing quality "for sale" housing that will act as a catalyst to improve the existing fabric of the neighborhood and hopefully inspire others to do the same. Our goal is to price them appropriately and within reach to the demographic of buyers looking to live in an urban setting and that will appreciate the design, quality and lifestyle our developments represent. The most important thing about the pricing of these units is that they will be priced for Oklahoma City not for Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia and so on...

St Anthony is very progressive these days and they care a tremendous amount about OKC and especially the Midtown area. They are interested in improving their existing facilities, developing new buildings on their campus (downtown and beyond) and improving the quality of life for their employees and residents within the immediate neighborhood through these types of partnerships. The development is on the NW corner of the NW 9th and N Shartel intersection and there will be 6 100% residential units and 1 live/work unit on the corner with street frontage. Choosing the "correct" site in Midtown to develop quality projects is not very important. The entire neighborhood is in a great location and has huge upside. What is important, however, is developing quality "for sale" housing that will act as a catalyst to improve the existing fabric of the neighborhood and hopefully inspire others to do the same. Our goal is to price them appropriately and within reach to the demographic of buyers looking to live in an urban setting and that will appreciate the design, quality and lifestyle our developments represent. The most important thing about the pricing of these units is that they will be priced for Oklahoma City not for Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia and so on...

Sounds good. Do you have any floor plans online that we can take a look at? The ones on the facebook page images are illegible.

Thanks.

I will update the final floor plans after we finish with permitting.

I really like this area of OKC because of the architecture alone, the area is obviously very up and coming- definitely not there yet but I think it will be eventually.

There is a need for reasonable (under $200,000) single family housing in this area. Why is that so hard to find? I realize the profit margin must be too low or it would be done, I just wish that you could find new construction in the heart of OKC at an entry level price. These condo projects are great, but for those people who have animals and want yards, they are less than practical.

I don't know how much lots in SoSA tend to cost, because that can be a huge factor in what can be built at reasonable prices. I think, though, if people want under $200,000 homes in that neighborhood, they need to buy the lot themselves and find a builder who will build in their price range. Land available is probably too piecemeal to tempt a developer who can keep costs low by building multiple single family homes of similar construction.