First Americans Museum

[David]

The railroad in that area must also be a pretty big barrier along with the Dolese yard, the recycling operation, and the rest of the industry in the area. No N/S crossings between Lincoln and MLK probably makes things challenging.

[Just the facts]

The railroad in that area must also be a pretty big barrier along with the Dolese yard, the recycling operation, and the rest of the industry in the area. No N/S crossings between Lincoln and MLK probably makes things challenging.

Kind of makes you wonder how this plot of ground got selected for the Museum in the first place doesn't it.

[Pete]

Kind of makes you wonder how this plot of ground got selected for the Museum in the first place doesn't it.

Because it was owned by the state.

[BoulderSooner]

Because it was owned by the state.

wasn't it owned by OKC and that is why Okc had a say in the development and ultimatelly a say in the deal with the tribe??

just looked it up yep OKC owned the land prior to 2005 and then granted it for the cultural museum

[IKnowThings]

wasn't it owned by OKC and that is why Okc had a say in the development and ultimately a say in the deal with the tribe??

just looked it up yep OKC owned the land prior to 2005 and then granted it for the cultural museum

OKC donated it to the state, but when a lack of fundraising killed the project the land went back to the city. FYI, Since it was a state project originally there are no building permits for the museum. The city reached a deal with the current owners to finish the museum in exchange for developing the remaining property. (This is an over simplified version, lots of politics involved).

[jn1780]

If OKC wants to differentiate itself, why are we going for ANOTHER aquarium? It seems like every major city in every state has one. I was recently at the Bass Pro aquarium in Springfield, MO, and it is huge and pretty awesome. OKC should set its sights on something innovative and new.

An aquarium is just part of a bigger entertainment district. An indoor waterpark isn't new or innovative either but is new to OKC.

Also with everones sort attention spans these days, it's hard to come up with something innovative without millions of dollars having to be poured into it. Just ask universal or Disney where they invest millions on a new land or ride and people still think it's lame

[BDP]

If OKC wants to differentiate itself, why are we going for ANOTHER aquarium? It seems like every major city in every state has one. I was recently at the Bass Pro aquarium in Springfield, MO, and it is huge and pretty awesome. OKC should set its sights on something innovative and new.

How about an award winning Smithsonian affiliated tribal culture museum that's the largest of its kind in the country?

[jn1780]

I wonder what the effects to the surrounding area will be for this, especially if an aquarium is added. There is such a not-so-hot scene surrounding here with industrial parks, freight train facilities, and vehicle/equipment storage lots.

Perhaps this will spark an AirBNB revitalization to the neighborhood between Eastern and Grand, just north of SE 15th. There is many lots/homes in these areas that have sold in the last couple years for less than 50K.

I am still shocked that we haven't seen more investment in this regards south of the Capitol and east of I-235. It is wild the strangulation hold the interstate has between Deep Deuce and Washington Park area.

All those industries down south could potentially be developed in the future Starting with the flea market. Maybe shopping for the people staying at the resort to go to?