I hope the Petro Deli Remains in the lobby or somewhere because they are my favorite lunch spot for a salad
I hope the Petro Deli Remains in the lobby or somewhere because they are my favorite lunch spot for a salad
This makes me very happy. Hope it turns out great! Wonder how it would like with a new glazing and how many more millions that would cost.
This is fantastic. I love the new entrance to the UG. Looks like they plan on activating the plaza as well which is something cotter just wouldn't do. I see food trucks and tables and chairs in the renderings. The enhanced landscaping is nice too.
What kind of lighting are we looking at here? Is it just going to be the BancFirst logo? I would love to see LED strips running the length the building on all corners. Either way, I'm very excited for this!
From Steve's article: “We're hopeful,” Rainbolt said. “But at the same time, realistically, this deal is not done.”
Edit: https://newsok.com/article/5601787/b...r-cotter-tower
No real estate deal is done until it closes and as we've reported several times, closing won't happen until this fall at the earliest.
I know, was just spelling it out.
To clarify something, this will not be voted on until the DDRC meeting on 8/16.
The due diligence window for BancFirst ends at the end of the month. Which means after that time if they back out for any reason they will have to forfeit their earnest money.
In other words, this design approval will not factor into their due diligence process. Those two issues were conflated in the Oklahoman article.
There is no lawsuit as of now.
I don't know when the sale of the garage will close. If it does not happen before the end of the month (which seems very likely) then if litigation commences before the due diligence period ends, BancFirst would have to decide if they still wanted to proceed with that risk.
BancFirst can walk away from this deal before due diligence ends without penalty.
But if they do so after the first of the month, then they would sacrifice their earnest money.
And of course, even after due diligence a lawsuit could be filed.
I'm sure they have excellent legal representation to advise them on these matters. I doubt yesterday's press release on the possible lawsuit will cause them to reevaluate their plans.
Excellent news. I think people underestimate the impact this will have on OKC’s skyline, especially at night when it’s lit up.
Got excited until I read they are not replacing the glass on the exterior curtain wall. That is the biggest issue, too dark.
I'm so glad they are going to redo all of the landscaping around the building, it is so dismal walking into this place every day. This looks like it'll be a big improvement top to bottom! Any word on interior improvements other than the banking area?
Nonetheless, I am glad something is being done with this building. Looks like the southeast part of downtown is coming back to life like the mid 90's. All we now is Sandridge Tower to get full & light up white at night like old days!
I wonder if they will do anything with the patio over the lobby. I see they want to cut a hole for a skylight, but nothing else is really planned for that outdoor space. Metro Techs downtown campus occupies that floor
I hope Hot Tamale in the tunnels stays open
Please don't misunderstand my comments. I am so very much in favor of this moving forward. However as I was looking over the renderings I thought the "BancFirst Blue" at the top along with signage and lighting looks awesome as does the lobby and associated area with the "BancFirst Blue", new columns, glass, plaza, plantings etc. I am just concerned how the in-between will match the new. Maybe the dark glass just needs cleaning. I don't know.
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