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#1
Development & New Businesses / Re: Project Nexus - NW Downtow...
Last post by Tulsan - August 28, 2026, 09:41:20 AMQuote from: bacjz00 on August 27, 2026, 12:03:21 PMI didn't make the assumption that the Tulsa Theater would close as a part of this project. Only that it would be "integrated". I can't imagine that venue going anywhere, but of course a major remodel as long overdue.
I think my assumption was wrong based on Tulsa World's story today about the transfer of ownership.
QuoteJust to be clear, Tulsa Theater isn't closing. The 112-year-old landmark will continue as a staging ground for entertainment events under new ownership.
"Selling" is the wrong verb tense. Mayo said in a recent interview that he sold Tulsa Theater in 2025. He isn't ready to disclose the identity of the venue's new shepherd, but he said cosmetic changes are being made.
"Yes, absolutely," he said in assuring that Tulsa Theater will remain a concert destination. "Steady as she goes, because there's nothing broken about the formula. Just continue it."
Great news.
https://tulsaworld.com/life-entertainment/local/music/article_105416cf-61aa-42d9-9045-dff20c7da4e6.html
#2
Development & New Businesses / Re: Project Nexus - NW Downtow...
Last post by swake - August 27, 2026, 03:49:58 PMQuote from: bacjz00 on August 27, 2026, 12:03:21 PMI didn't make the assumption that the Tulsa Theater would close as a part of this project. Only that it would be "integrated". I can't imagine that venue going anywhere, but of course a major remodel as long overdue.
I recall the late great Glen Hansard remarking how great the acoustics were compared to modern buildings. He loved the place.
#3
Development & New Businesses / Re: Project Nexus - NW Downtow...
Last post by bacjz00 - August 27, 2026, 12:03:21 PMI didn't make the assumption that the Tulsa Theater would close as a part of this project. Only that it would be "integrated". I can't imagine that venue going anywhere, but of course a major remodel as long overdue.
#4
Development & New Businesses / Re: Project Nexus - NW Downtow...
Last post by Tulsan - August 26, 2026, 09:15:20 PMMy thoughts:
-Wow! I knew something was brewing but this exceeded my expectations.
-This rendering would have them closing Cheyenne and Cameron. But it appears they would rebuild Davenport for connectivity?
-And also it looks like a complete rebuild of Denver to bring it to grade where it currently dips under the decommissioned tracks by the jail.
-Stadium design concept pretty nifty, HOK is the architect.
-Who else involved? Obviously the Crafts, presumably David Sharp since it's all over Interak property. GKFF? Muscogee Creek Nation?
-So they have purchased old Brady Theater and presumably will decommission it as a venue. Will they build a new theater? Sad to lose a historic theater although it was pretty run down. There will be a hole to fill for that size room.
-I heard in an open meeting of Partner Tulsa that Williams intends to move another 1000 jobs downtown. Will they go in the tower? Or will some of the referenced office space be for them? If they go in the tower will BOK finally build their new HQ that was shelved after the shale bust?
-How quickly will social services move? Iron Gate has a lease from the county and the new facility is only 7 years old. Moving all those facilities is going to be a LOT. Where will they go? Obviously moving the jail is 10-15 years away at minimum. The real issue is the homeless cluster.
-Wow! I knew something was brewing but this exceeded my expectations.
-This rendering would have them closing Cheyenne and Cameron. But it appears they would rebuild Davenport for connectivity?
-And also it looks like a complete rebuild of Denver to bring it to grade where it currently dips under the decommissioned tracks by the jail.
-Stadium design concept pretty nifty, HOK is the architect.
-Who else involved? Obviously the Crafts, presumably David Sharp since it's all over Interak property. GKFF? Muscogee Creek Nation?
-So they have purchased old Brady Theater and presumably will decommission it as a venue. Will they build a new theater? Sad to lose a historic theater although it was pretty run down. There will be a hole to fill for that size room.
-I heard in an open meeting of Partner Tulsa that Williams intends to move another 1000 jobs downtown. Will they go in the tower? Or will some of the referenced office space be for them? If they go in the tower will BOK finally build their new HQ that was shelved after the shale bust?
-How quickly will social services move? Iron Gate has a lease from the county and the new facility is only 7 years old. Moving all those facilities is going to be a LOT. Where will they go? Obviously moving the jail is 10-15 years away at minimum. The real issue is the homeless cluster.
#5
Development & New Businesses / Re: Project Nexus - NW Downtow...
Last post by Markk - August 26, 2026, 05:37:12 PMA parting gift for the city.
#6
Development & New Businesses / Project Nexus - NW Downtown Re...
Last post by Dspike - August 25, 2026, 10:44:51 AMSeems like this should be its own thread. Williams and others are working toward redeveloping the entire NW corner of the IDL, including moving the jail and social services. Quite ambitious!
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/business/article_9defe165-d5ec-401d-9d8e-a9bb513a3065.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
A limited liability company associated with Williams was buying up small properties within a mile of One Williams Center in downtown Tulsa, according to county land records.
Nexus Development Partners paid approximately $5.3 million for the properties, county records show.
The three lots directly east of the Tulsa County Jail on north Denver Avenue, and a fourth property nearby, are but a fraction of the land Williams and its partners hope to accumulate within the Inner Dispersal Loop as part of a bold vision to transform northwest downtown.
Project Nexus would establish a public-private partnership to create an arts and entertainment district that would connect downtown's disparate neighborhoods, spur mixed-use development, and eventually relocate the Tulsa County Jail and social service agencies concentrated along Archer Street, according to documents obtained by the Tulsa World and people familiar with the project.
The development area would be anchored by a new soccer/multi-purpose stadium that would serve as home to FC Tulsa, the city's professional soccer club. FC Tulsa announced in 2020 a multiyear sponsorship with Williams.
As currently envisioned, Williams Stadium would be constructed in two phases — as would the development district — along the east side of north Denver Avenue in the area where Hiland Dairy operated for years. Phase one calls for a 8,000-seat facility that would be expanded to 15,000 seats.
The feasibility study estimates an investment of more than $700 million would be needed to see phase one, the core of the district, through to completion by 2030.
What Tulsans would get in return — in addition to the multi-purpose stadium — is more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail space, two hotels, 540 multi-family housing units — including 250 workforce units — and more than 3,000 parking spaces, according to the feasibility study
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/business/article_9defe165-d5ec-401d-9d8e-a9bb513a3065.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
A limited liability company associated with Williams was buying up small properties within a mile of One Williams Center in downtown Tulsa, according to county land records.
Nexus Development Partners paid approximately $5.3 million for the properties, county records show.
The three lots directly east of the Tulsa County Jail on north Denver Avenue, and a fourth property nearby, are but a fraction of the land Williams and its partners hope to accumulate within the Inner Dispersal Loop as part of a bold vision to transform northwest downtown.
Project Nexus would establish a public-private partnership to create an arts and entertainment district that would connect downtown's disparate neighborhoods, spur mixed-use development, and eventually relocate the Tulsa County Jail and social service agencies concentrated along Archer Street, according to documents obtained by the Tulsa World and people familiar with the project.
The development area would be anchored by a new soccer/multi-purpose stadium that would serve as home to FC Tulsa, the city's professional soccer club. FC Tulsa announced in 2020 a multiyear sponsorship with Williams.
As currently envisioned, Williams Stadium would be constructed in two phases — as would the development district — along the east side of north Denver Avenue in the area where Hiland Dairy operated for years. Phase one calls for a 8,000-seat facility that would be expanded to 15,000 seats.
The feasibility study estimates an investment of more than $700 million would be needed to see phase one, the core of the district, through to completion by 2030.
What Tulsans would get in return — in addition to the multi-purpose stadium — is more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail space, two hotels, 540 multi-family housing units — including 250 workforce units — and more than 3,000 parking spaces, according to the feasibility study
#7
Development & New Businesses / Re: FC Tulsa and the future of...
Last post by dioscorides - August 25, 2026, 08:34:39 AMFrom Tulsa World:
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/business/article_9defe165-d5ec-401d-9d8e-a9bb513a3065.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
A limited liability company associated with Williams was buying up small properties within a mile of One Williams Center in downtown Tulsa, according to county land records.
Nexus Development Partners paid approximately $5.3 million for the properties, county records show.
The three lots directly east of the Tulsa County Jail on north Denver Avenue, and a fourth property nearby, are but a fraction of the land Williams and its partners hope to accumulate within the Inner Dispersal Loop as part of a bold vision to transform northwest downtown.
Project Nexus would establish a public-private partnership to create an arts and entertainment district that would connect downtown's disparate neighborhoods, spur mixed-use development, and eventually relocate the Tulsa County Jail and social service agencies concentrated along Archer Street, according to documents obtained by the Tulsa World and people familiar with the project.
The development area would be anchored by a new soccer/multi-purpose stadium that would serve as home to FC Tulsa, the city's professional soccer club. FC Tulsa announced in 2020 a multiyear sponsorship with Williams.
As currently envisioned, Williams Stadium would be constructed in two phases — as would the development district — along the east side of north Denver Avenue in the area where Hiland Dairy operated for years. Phase one calls for a 8,000-seat facility that would be expanded to 15,000 seats.
The feasibility study estimates an investment of more than $700 million would be needed to see phase one, the core of the district, through to completion by 2030.
What Tulsans would get in return — in addition to the multi-purpose stadium — is more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail space, two hotels, 540 multi-family housing units — including 250 workforce units — and more than 3,000 parking spaces, according to the feasibility study.
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/business/article_9defe165-d5ec-401d-9d8e-a9bb513a3065.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
A limited liability company associated with Williams was buying up small properties within a mile of One Williams Center in downtown Tulsa, according to county land records.
Nexus Development Partners paid approximately $5.3 million for the properties, county records show.
The three lots directly east of the Tulsa County Jail on north Denver Avenue, and a fourth property nearby, are but a fraction of the land Williams and its partners hope to accumulate within the Inner Dispersal Loop as part of a bold vision to transform northwest downtown.
Project Nexus would establish a public-private partnership to create an arts and entertainment district that would connect downtown's disparate neighborhoods, spur mixed-use development, and eventually relocate the Tulsa County Jail and social service agencies concentrated along Archer Street, according to documents obtained by the Tulsa World and people familiar with the project.
The development area would be anchored by a new soccer/multi-purpose stadium that would serve as home to FC Tulsa, the city's professional soccer club. FC Tulsa announced in 2020 a multiyear sponsorship with Williams.
As currently envisioned, Williams Stadium would be constructed in two phases — as would the development district — along the east side of north Denver Avenue in the area where Hiland Dairy operated for years. Phase one calls for a 8,000-seat facility that would be expanded to 15,000 seats.
The feasibility study estimates an investment of more than $700 million would be needed to see phase one, the core of the district, through to completion by 2030.
What Tulsans would get in return — in addition to the multi-purpose stadium — is more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail space, two hotels, 540 multi-family housing units — including 250 workforce units — and more than 3,000 parking spaces, according to the feasibility study.
#8
The Burbs / Oklahoma City Thunder 2026-27 ...
Last post by Laramie - August 12, 2026, 05:00:48 PMTue, Oct 6 vs New Orleans Pelicans, BOK Center, Tulsa - 7:00 PM
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder
Wed, Oct 7 vs Milwaukee - Paycom Center - 7:00 PM
Mon, Oct 12 @ Atlanta Hawks - State Farm Arena - 6:00 PM
Tue, Oct 13 vs Indiana Pacers - Paycom Center -7:00 PM
Thu, Oct 15 @ Houston Rockets - Toyota Center - 7:30 PM
Your Oklahoma City Thunder regular season schedule will be released Thursday, October 13.
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder
Wed, Oct 7 vs Milwaukee - Paycom Center - 7:00 PM
Mon, Oct 12 @ Atlanta Hawks - State Farm Arena - 6:00 PM
Tue, Oct 13 vs Indiana Pacers - Paycom Center -7:00 PM
Thu, Oct 15 @ Houston Rockets - Toyota Center - 7:30 PM
Your Oklahoma City Thunder regular season schedule will be released Thursday, October 13.
#9
Development & New Businesses / Re: Downtown Development Overv...
Last post by Tulsan - August 12, 2026, 09:02:55 AMQuote from: shavethewhales on August 10, 2026, 03:39:16 PMThe new ONEOK parking garage has a lot of steel going up on the NW corner. Looks like there must be some sort of retail/commercial component to it? Steel looks too small to be part of the parking structure itself. It looks to be at least four stories tall though? Are they putting more office space there?
I'm not sure, but I do know they are building a diagonal skywalk across the intersection to connect to their existing garage. This corner steel structure is probably a combination, stairwell and elevator shaft, as well as an anchor point for the skywalk.
Elevations have been submitted to the city, but I can't find them. I have not heard that there will be any retail or other function besides a very large parking garage.
I have heard it is starting to get crowded in the tower with Magellan coming over. It will be interesting to see what their space needs look like long-term. In the short term, there's plenty of open Class A space on the market. I have wondered if they might take space in 110 W 7th since it would be contiguous to their campus. There's like 7 open floors including where JPMorgan was.
#10
Development & New Businesses / Re: Downtown Development Overv...
Last post by ComeOnBenjals - August 11, 2026, 01:20:33 PMRetail would be a welcome development -- I still haven't seen any renderings on this one.