Politics & Government
WPX Topping Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone In Downtown Development In Tulsa
"This project will be a tremendous asset for Downtown Tulsa, and specifically in Greenwood & in the Tulsa Arts District," Mayor G.T. Bynum.
June 4, 2021
Today, Mayor G.T. Bynum participated in a topping out ceremony at the new 11-story WPX Energy Headquarters building located at 222 N. Detroit Ave.
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The building, which was originally intended to be the home of WPX Energy, is scheduled for completion near year-end, with office and commercial space expected to be ready for prospective third-party tenants during the first quarter of 2022.
“This project will be a tremendous asset for Downtown Tulsa, and specifically in Greenwood and in the Tulsa Arts District,” Mayor G.T. Bynum said. “It is a first class facility, and I am grateful for the team at Devon and their commitment to building a structure that will attract economic growth to Tulsa.”
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The site includes 245,000 sq. ft. of office space, 15,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, nearly 700 parking spaces and 24/7 security.
The project is being developed on the former Spaghetti Warehouse site on the city block bounded by Detroit Ave. and M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. to the east and west, and East Cameron St. and Reconciliation Way to the north and south.
Jared Andresen with Commercial Oklahoma, an Alliance Firm of Cushman & Wakefield, is leading the effort to lease space. Prospective tenants can reach Jared at (918) 359-3522 or jandresen@commercialoklahoma.com.
The building’s aesthetics pay homage to the area’s use of materials and detailing, with a facade comprised of brick, steel and glass to compliment the rugged character of early warehouses. The project also incorporates green space, trees, lighting, benches, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, and streetscaping consistent with Tulsa’ Downtown Area Master Plan.
Most prominently, the development includes a public plaza and pathway through the middle of the property connecting Guthrie Green and John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park.
Major contractors include Flintco (Construction Manager, Tulsa), BB+M Architecture (Charlotte) and Wallace Engineering (Structural and Civil Engineering, Tulsa).
This press release was produced by the City of Tulsa. The views expressed here are the author’s own.