1. The current site of Prairie Surf Media 4 square superblock comes with all of the advantages that come with Paycom Center and none of the disadvantages
that come with competing locations. The timeline works with long-range planning for Prairie Surf Studios and site control ensures the city can work with the
Thunder on desired timetables. Bob Howard owns the surface lots, they were previously considered for the Oklahoma City Convention Center before it was
relocated east of Scissortail Park. The potential high land acquisition costs caused this deal to fall apart.
2. The second site to consider maintains surface parking lots located on four blocks between Oklahoma City Boulevard, Hudson, Robinson and Reno Avenues.
The site sits just west of the Paycom Center.
The site, along with former I-40 easement and an additional block to the west, is large enough for an arena plus an amenity zone and even some VIP
parking. The question remains, though, as to whether the city could successfully negotiate a purchase when a deal couldn’t be struck for the convention
center.
3. The area, known as Strawberry Fields, involves a patchwork of properties purchased and cleared by Pat Salame. If the city could acquire these properties,
the site is too far away from hotels, restaurants, shops, and most importantly, parking.
4. The former site of the Producer's COOP Mill, 40 acres once home to a cotton oil mill, is within walking distance of parking, hotels, restaurants and shops in
and around Bricktown. But access is limited. The site was last listed at $2.9 million an acre.
A new Oklahoma City Downtown Arena could cost $500-$600 million on city-owned land; would involve demolition of Prairie Surf Media Studios.