NEW DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE WORKS

[BKDotCom]

I can tell by the description which building he's talking about. Wouldn't mind being one block from my office.

6th & Boston?

I don't know about the elevator configuration, but otherwise it's a match.

Edit:  On further inspection I can't confirm the north-side window count matches...
There's 13 windows on the floorplan... only counting 12 via the google-map photo..

Edit Edit:  Stepped outside to take a look for myself...   window spacing works...  The 2nd window along the top isn't actually there on this building.   but the space for it is.

[sgrizzle]

It's called the Enterprise building, yeah.

[natedog784]

Something like that, sgrizzle.     That confirms my speculations.

Glad to see the conversion of more office space to resi.  This is what downtown needs, desperately.   

   

[sgrizzle]

Something like that, sgrizzle.     That confirms my speculations.

Glad to see the conversion of more office space to resi.  This is what downtown needs, desperately.   

   

Zombie poster, back from the netherworld.

Welcome back, natedog.

[OurTulsa]

Sweet!  I forgot about that building.  A bakery in the corner space would be superb!  I can so imagine grabbing a little something over lunch and walking across the street to the park (we do need some movable tables/chairs in that park).

[cannon_fodder]

Flat out awesome. I look forward to seeing/hearing about the progress.

[SXSW]

Sweet!  I forgot about that building.  A bakery in the corner space would be superb!  I can so imagine grabbing a little something over lunch and walking across the street to the park (we do need some movable tables/chairs in that park).

Panera would be good at that corner, with tables and chairs outside overlooking the park.

[TheLofts@120]

News Release - For Immediate Release

February 26, 2010

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT COMING TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Contact: Will Wilkins (918) 902-0760 or Cecilia Wilkins (918) 902-8959

Tulsa, OK. – Local real estate investor David Sharp, completed his purchase of the Enterprise Building from Kanbar Properties on Friday, February 26th. The nine-story building, built in the 1950s, is located at 522 S. Boston Ave. and is approximately 140,000 S.F. Cecilia Wilkins with W3 Real Estate, LLC brokered the transaction and will market and lease the project.

Sharp is working with Will Wilkins, principal of 120 Development Group, LLC and Novus Homes, LLC, to redevelop this property into a mixed-use residential/commercial property. This project will look to provide affordable housing within the business core of Downtown Tulsa, near large employers, restaurants, hotels, and across from Centennial Park.

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About Sharp Development, LLC.  David Sharp is a local real estate investor and developer whose portfolio includes holdings in the Brady Arts and Pearl Districts.

About W3 REAL ESTATE, LLC.  W3 REAL ESTATE, LLC is a residential and commercial broker. Cecilia Wilkins brokered the sale and redevelopment of the Atlas Life Building between SJS Hospitality, LLC and Kanbar Properties. She is currently pursuing other development opportunities within the business core and the Brady Arts District.

About 120 Development Group, LLC.  120 Development Group, LLC focuses on mixed-use and commercial development and has actively been promoting redevelopment and investment in Tulsa's downtown market. Will Wilkins has extensive experience in the design, construction, and marketing of moderate housing through Novus Homes, LLC his residential construction company.

[sgrizzle]

Saw what looked like Office furniture moving into that building today. Wonder how long the payday loans places will last. Never see them get any business.

[Nic Nac]

Will the glass facade stay?  Would be nice to see that come off.  Great to see more residential either way!

[TheArtist]

Will the glass facade stay?  Would be nice to see that come off.  Great to see more residential either way!

Hopefully they will change out the old glass for new, with perhaps some balconies added. Or at least some "faux" balconies and sliding doors. Would be neat if they took out the corner windows and made corner balconies that "went in" rather than stuck out from the building. Any of that would really help that building, at a glance, look residential versus just office. 

[sgrizzle]

Will the glass facade stay?  Would be nice to see that come off.  Great to see more residential either way!

He posted floorplans earlier and the glass was the same.

[SXSW]

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=32&articleid=20100301_32_0_DavidS308777

[TheLofts@120]

You can also see the News on 6 story here:

http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=12066691

The Journal Record will run a story in tomorrow's edition as well.  As more information is finalized through the design phase, we will keep you posted for your feedback and ideas.  Thanks again.

Will

[sgrizzle]

Kanbar putting several properties on the market:
http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=32&articleid=20100302_32_E1_TheKan824673