The Oklahoman had a recent editorial from Vince Orza with an idea to further enrich the revitalization of downtown Oklahoma City by moving the OCU School of Law to the First National building (pictured). Orza writes:
"One suggestion is to move the OCU School of Law downtown. The current law school uses about 100,000 square feet of campus space. Given the First National building's proximity to court houses, city hall and many of the city's largest law firms, what about dedicating some of MAPS 3 to converting the First National into the new OCU School of Law?
Some of the building could be converted to free or low-cost parking for the 650 students and faculty. The middle floors of the building could house classroom and offices, high-ceiling floors could be converted to mock courtrooms and the upper floors could be apartments or condominiums. Done correctly, the building would attract some of the law firms as tenants. Making the First National building the Oklahoma City University School of Law would give the city and university a new vibrancy."
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This is great idea for Oklahoma City. Tulsans also should pass the RIver Development Plan, to get that community moving as well. Clearly, if OKC can accomplish so much with a manmade cannal, Tulsa can make the Arkansas River into something truly special.
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