![]() They've added new homes with modern designs, and yet they fit well with the Blue Door and the surrounding neighborhood. Now that area feels like a great old mixed-use neighborhood thanks to the Cao's work. Such a great old building, so rich in history with music legends like Jimmy Webb as part of its DNA, and yet it stood alone. When I first visited the Blue Door music venue some 20 years ago, I was struck by how isolated it was even though it was on the edge of the OCU campus. Q: Who are your top developers what you feel aren’t getting enough props for what they do? My vote would be for Nathan and Scarlet Cao.Ī: I'm aware of Nathan and Scarlet Cao, and yet I must admit I've not really appreciated the work they've done to date at NW 27 and McKinley. Which developers deserve mention for their work? Hopefully that will change once the Chickasaw Nation completes and opens its OKANA resort on the south shore of the river. At the same time, I think Riversport along the Oklahoma River has yet to connect with as many people as I think it should considering the uniqueness of this 21st century recreational amusement park. The Scissortail Park foundation has done a good job in programming the space and I think we will see even more opportunities ahead when Union Station is renovated. The north and south segments of Scissortail Park are drawing good crowds and families have absolutely discovered the park's hills as ideal sledding slopes on snow days. ![]() We stack up well! Do you think most locals appreciate the transformative impact that MAPS has played on the aesthetics of the city core?Ī: To some extent, yes. Q: After an extended visit back in the fall to the DFW Metroplex and spending several days/nights in both downtown Dallas and Fort Worth I came back with a whole new appreciation for the quality of public spaces (large and small) in downtown Oklahoma City.
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