INNOVATION
COLLABORATION
INCLUSION
Convergence is an ecosystem reshaping Oklahoma City’s economy through innovation, collaboration, diversity and advanced technology.
CONVERGENCE IS THE CATALYST OF OKLAHOMA CITY’S INNOVATION DISTRICT THAT IS PROJECTED TO BRING $1.2 BILLION IN ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
The mixed-use development, positioned as the heart of Oklahoma City’s Innovation District, is secured on a 5.5 acre site near NE 8th Street and I-235. The development includes: The Tower at Convergence, an upscale boutique hotel and restaurant, a 2-level, below-grade parking garage, Stiles Park and Oklahoma City’s Innovation Hall.
The pedestrian-friendly environment establishes connectivity between Oklahoma’s two largest universities, which is critical for the success of Oklahoma City’s Innovation District, and sits adjacent to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and State Chamber of Oklahoma. A key feature of the high-density project is the collaboration between the public and private community to foster a foundation of inclusivity, diversity, growth, and opportunity for all Oklahomans.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRESSSION
ABOUT US
Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings (“GTH”) is a fully integrated real estate development conglomerate with over sixty (60) years of development experience. GTH develops, owns and leases office, multifamily and industrial properties throughout the State of Oklahoma. GTH is a full-service development company with internal construction management, property management and leasing services. The company is one of the largest real estate developers in the region and manages over one (1) million square feet of multifamily properties, six (6) million square feet of industrial and office space and has an inventory of over three hundred (300) acres of strategically placed land holdings for development throughout Oklahoma City. Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings sets the standard in the region for style, quality and performance in real estate development as evidenced by its list of tenants and completed projects (www.gthokc.com).
Richard Tanenbaum is the principal owner and CEO of the Gardner Tanenbaum Group. Mr. Tanenbaum brings over thirty-five (35) years of commercial real estate experience including development, acquisition and brokerage. Richard owned and operated over eighteen (18) restaurants in Texas, including the Atchafalaya River Front Café, before joining GTH. Throughout his tenure, Richard has demonstrated the ability to provide creative and quality real estate solutions for corporate users needing commercial space in the Oklahoma market. Since taking over as CEO, Richard has vastly expanded the asset base of GTH’s commercial portfolio as well as the company’s capabilities and expertise in different types of construction including multifamily, industrial, retail, and office. Since 1997, he has overseen the growth of the company’s commercial portfolio from 800,000 square feet to over 6,000,000 square feet. Richard has completed over 80 projects totaling more than $500,000,000 making GTH one of the largest developers in Oklahoma.
GTH has significant experience with construction, both high quality and technically advanced projects. GTH has numerous corporate users some of which include Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Rockwell Collins, L-3, Kellogg, Armacell, IMAX, Shurtech (Duct Tape), and FedEx. GTH has delivered these users efficiently designed facilities that were finished on time and on budget, that exceeded their expectations.
Richard Tanenbaum
Robinson Park Investments, founded in 1996, is a National full-service commercial real estate development, management, marketing and investment firm, headquartered in OKC. Robinson Park has an extensive office portfolio with over 12 million square feet, worth in excess of $2 billion. The Robinson Park portfolio also includes 8 hotels totaling 2,251 keys. The hospitality portfolio includes 639 keys across two hotels branded as Hilton Curio’s, an additional 1,092 keys are in the Hilton brand across four hotels, and 520 keys from two Marriott hotels.
Seasoned CEO Mark Beffort began his involvement in commercial real estate in 1985 serving both the brokerage and management industries in Oklahoma. In 2004 Beffort merged firms with Harrison Levy. Levy’s landmark firm was founded in 1905 and had deep roots in the Oklahoma City real estate landscape. They continued to grow the business throughout Oklahoma and expanded nationally to 9 markets across multiple states including Oklahoma, Arkansas, Indiana, North Carolina, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and New York.
For decades, the company has successfully incorporated four primary real estate strategies: brokerage, development, investments and management. These strategies foster similar goals that are intertwined creating a comprehensive, deep-rooted approach to commercial real estate. The name, “Robinson Park,” denotes the intersection of Beffort’s first acquisition on Robinson and Park Avenue, the location of the main office today and symbolizes strength, stability and longevity. Robinson Park Investments is committed to building community through asset management, property development and philanthropy.
Mark Beffort
Megan Gelmers