Steve Lackmeyer: More local companies are looking for new office construction downtown

I don't know. That's a challenging property, but I wouldn't bet against the owners, Michael Dillard and Roddy Bates. I'm not very up to date on Crossroads, which has been covered mostly by Oklahoman Real Estate editor Richard Mize.

With the Edge being built in Midtown, do you see some of these other large lots being bought up and larger developments being built on them?

Yes, I do see some other developments taking place on the lots you speak of, and don't be surprised if conversations are going on now ... I suspect we'll see more mixed use residential.

When is the Santa Fe Parking garage renovation supposed to start?

The last I checked, the Santa Fe parking garage renovation should start this winter.

Are there any plans to renovate the Melvin Luster home at 300 NE 3rd?

Neighbors report they've witnessed activity at the Luster home, which is a very impressive home built almost a century ago. It's not in great shape.

Is there a concrete plan for the Farmers' Market to become just that in the future - a centrally located hub for produce, meats, flowers, bread etc. that will be open more than one day a week?

A plan? No. An effort despite lack of planning? Yep. I'll be writing on this fairly soon.

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