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TulsaNow Invites Citizens to Get Involved and "Think Big"

2008-07-02T00:36:00.018-05:00

Citizen Input Key to Success of Comp Plan Update

If you think the term "Comprehensive Plan" sounds like a boring document created by bureaucrats in the basement of City Hall, then you haven't met John Fregonese. As the lead consultant to Tulsa's PLANiTULSA project, Fregonese stresses that all great plans begin by engaging the community. PLANiTULSA will be about "implementing the community's vision," and the process starts with a basic question: "What do people want?"

TulsaNow believes that citizens are eager to get involved and share their thoughts. They just don't know it yet.

That's why TulsaNow will host a public event called "PLANiTULSA: Think Big! (Dreamers Wanted.)" Speakers will include John Fregonese of Fregonese Associates and Gary Reddick of Sienna Architecture Group. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 at the OSU-Tulsa Auditorium, located at 700 N. Greenwood on the campus of OSU-Tulsa. The event is free and open to the public.

The purpose of the event is to help Tulsans understand the importance of the comprehensive plan, and how they can play a role in shaping Tulsa's future.

According to Sarah Kobos, President of TulsaNow, "Whenever I talk to people about PLANiTULSA, the first thing everyone says is 'Now, what exactly is the comprehensive plan?' Once you explain it, they get all excited. Most people have opinions about what Tulsa needs, or how to make Tulsa better, but nobody ever asks them what they think. We want people to understand that they can get involved in PLANiTULSA and really make a difference. Every voice counts."

Learn more about PLANiTULSA and the Comprehensive Plan Update: www.planitulsa.org

Download Flier: TulsaNow-PLANiTULSA.pdf

Competitive Cities Will Need Transit Options

2008-06-18T14:06:00.011-05:00

You may have heard about the study that ranks Tulsa near the bottom of cities prepared for $4 gas and $100+ a barrel oil prices. We ranked 49th in the nation, just above bottom-scraping OKC. (Small consolation when you watch the dollars whizzing by at the gas pump.) Aside from the pain in your pocketbook, what does this mean for Tulsa?

In a global economy, cities compete for jobs and workers. One of the factors that corporations consider when contemplating moving to a new city is: "Are transportation costs predictable, or will they surge as the price of oil rises?" Cities without reliable, efficient public transit are vulnerable to unpredictable increases in transportation costs. This makes them less desirable and less competitive than cities that plan for transit and sustainability.

This knowledge is a tough pill to swallow for a city that identifies itself as the "former oil capitol of the world." Perhaps this is why you'll still hear elected officials refer to public transit and alternative mobility strategies as "fluff" when discussing a $2 billion package to "fix" the streets.

If Tulsa is to thrive in the future, it's time to re-examine our priorities. Business as usual isn't going to cut it anymore. Today's "fluff" may just be the foundation of our future.

Read the article on CNNMoney.com: www.money.cnn.com

You can also hear an interview with Warren Karlenzig, author of "How Green is Your City?" on Smart City Radio. www.smartcityradio.com (Click on the "listen" link and scroll to the second half of the show.)

A Great City Needs More Than Just Smooth Roads

2008-05-28T10:44:00.004-05:00

Lately we've heard some compelling statistics.

In the early 1960's, Tulsa was the 19th most densly-populated city in the country. We had over 260,000 people living within our 50 square miles.

In 1966, the city annexed over 100 additional square miles, which tripled our size overnight.

Since then, our story has been one of ever-increasing sprawl, ever-increasing road construction, ever-increasing Vehicle Miles Traveled, and ever-increasing infrastructure costs--for which the public must foot the bill.

From 1970 until today, while the number of lane miles we maintain has increased geometrically, our population has grown by a modest 12%.

Meanwhile, maintenance costs are skyrocketing. In the past 4 years, the costs of materials alone (asphalt, concrete, steel, lumber, diesel) has risen 46 percent.

So here we are.

TulsaNow strongly supports separating the funding for street widening projects from that dedicated to street repair and maintenance.

It's only logical that we should fix what we have, before we build more.

You've all heard that we maintain so many thousands of lane miles, that, put end to end, they would stretch from New York to Los Angeles and back to Tulsa with 500 miles more to spare. As Stephen Wright would say: "It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it." The same goes for patching potholes and plowing snow on Tulsa's streets.

Widening the streets only exacerbates our problems.

Wider streets cost millions to build and maintain; they serve no other purpose than increasing auto traffic and auto speeds; and they make streets unappealing and unsafe for pedestrians and transit users.

Our challenge--and our goal--is to do much more than just patch the potholes.

Moving forward, Tulsa must do three things

Reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles on the road
Provide safe, reliable, efficient, and desirable public transportation
Encourage pedestrian-friendly development that accommodates ALL modes of transportation

We need our leadership to be thinking long-term, and working towards a sustainable solution.

Part of that solution will be working together to create a new comprehensive plan. Unlike the current plan, we need one that will consider the needs of our citizens--not just the needs of our cars.

Changing demographics will demand a return to old-fashioned types of development: designed for walkability, rich with community and full of life. They will demand efficient and reliable transit, more mixed-use development, more urban density, and more housing opportunities downtown.

Smart infill projects like these will help us maximize the return on investment of our existing infrastructure. By doing so, we will increase our tax base, reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled, and reduce "wear and tear" on our streets.

More importantly, we will be helping Tulsa live up to its potential for greatness. We will be making it a better place to live, and attracting new generations of people to our city.

Fixing potholes is fine. But we can't stop there. It takes a lot more than asphalt to make a city great.

So what does Tulsa want to be? A nice place for cars? Or a great place for people? You decide.

Get involved.

Thanks Tulsa Vision Builders!

2008-05-08T21:45:00.006-05:00

TulsaNow would like to thank, once again, the folks at Tulsa Vision Builders for hosting us as we toured the BOK Arena. Over 60 TulsaNow members donned hard hats and safety glasses to join us for the tour this afternoon.

The arena is, literally, a shining symbol of great things to come for Tulsa. It's also an outstanding work of architecture, art, and engineering. We are honored to have the privilege of seeing it as it nears completion.

After the last tour, several TulsaNow members wanted a way to share their personal photographs of this incredible structure with the world. We invited them to add their photos to a common Flickr site. Expect many more photos to be added to this site in the days to come.

Check out the photos: http://flickr.com/groups/584772@N23/pool/tags/bokcenter/

Thanks also to Jerry Giordano from KTUL News Channel 8, who accompanied us on our tour. We will post a link to the news story and video, as soon as it becomes available.

PLANiTULSA Kickoff Event (Comp Plan Update) - May 13

2008-05-06T23:56:00.003-05:00

You are invited to the PLANiTULSA Kickoff Event

Tulsa is just beginning the process of updating our comprehensive plan. ("A once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the next 30 years of Tulsa's growth.") We got a call from the folks at PLANiTulsa asking TulsaNow to help spread the word, and "invite the entire city!"

This is a huge deal for those of us who care about Tulsa's future. The Comp Plan update is also a chance for average citizens to make their voices heard, as we help determine what kind of city we want Tulsa to be.

Please join us at the citywide launch of PLANiTULSA. There will be a presentation by Mayor Taylor at 5:00 PM, followed by nationally renowned community planner, John Fregonese.

RSVP to planitulsarsvp@sbcglobal.net or contact Jami Fichte at 599-0029

What: PLANiTULSA Kickoff Event
When: Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Central Center at Centennial Park 1028 E. 6th St.
More Info: http://www.planitulsa.org

PLANiTulsa's stated hopes for what the Comprehensive Plan can achieve:

A thriving economy that makes our young people want to stay and raise their families here.
An economy that can work equally well for all parts of the City
New possibilities for transportation alternatives and easier, more convenient connections all across town
A beautiful City that finds the right balance between development and preservation priorities

DowntownLIVE! MEETING - May 8

2008-05-06T23:50:00.003-05:00

Thanks to all of our enthusiastic volunteers who have been exploring downtown on a fact-finding mission for DowntownLIVE! We know that you're busy, so we've adapted our meeting format. Instead of a lengthy sit-down meeting, we're holding a "Fly By" this week. DowntownLIVE! project leaders will be at Topeca Coffee this Thursday between 4:30 and 6:00 PM (after the arena tour). Drop in, touch base, learn more about the project, give us your completed surveys, pick up assignments, etc.

If you've been meaning to get involved, but missed the previous meetings, we'd love to see you. We've got plenty of tasks, both big and small. If you've only got an hour or two, there's still plenty you can do!

WHAT: DowntownLIVE! "Fly-By" Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, May 8. Stop by between 4:30 and 6:00 PM.
WHERE: Topeca Coffee, 115 W. 5th, in the Mayo Hotel. Door is "between the columns" just east of the main entrance.
MORE INFO: downtownlive @ tulsanow . org

JOIN US FOR BOK ARENA TOUR! - May 8

2008-05-06T23:49:00.001-05:00

Thanks to the generosity of the folks at Tulsa Vision Builders, TulsaNow has been offered one final opportunity to tour the BOK Arena. This is your chance to see an incredible piece of architecture (and history) as it nears completion. It's an amazing opportunity for TulsaNow...and we are honored to be able to share it with you! The tour will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 3:00 PM. To RSVP, send an email to info @ tulsanow . org and put "BOK Tour" in the subject line.

DowntownLIVE! Meeting - Tuesday April 29th.

2008-04-28T13:52:00.000-05:00

We've just begun gathering information for DowntownLIVE!, our guide to "The Heart of Tulsa." We started with some "test" areas to perfect the process, before sending out a large group of volunteers all at once.

The biggest surprise? How much fun it is to gather info! One moment you're Humphrey Bogart, casually strolling into an ancient, smoke-filled, hard-drinking dive. The next minute, you're a downtown ambassador, jotting down notes as merchants share their rapid-fire thoughts about "what downtown really needs..." Next you become a tourist in your own town, as you discover cool shops or restaurants that you never knew existed (inside buildings you've passed a thousand times.) And did we mention the architecture? If you've ever needed an excuse to step inside the most gorgeous buildings in Tulsa--or you just like discovering cool, old places--this is your chance!

It's time to start assigning blocks to people who want to help us gather information. You can sign up for as many or as few blocks as you wish. We'll start assigning blocks at our meeting next Tuesday night. If you can't make it to our meeting, you can still participate by contacting our project manager, Pam Curtis, at downtownlive (at) tulsanow.org.

Thanks for all your help!

WHAT: DowntownLIVE! Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, April 29, 6:00 PM
WHERE: Topeca Coffee, The Mayo Hotel, 115 W. 5th (Enter “between the columns” just east of the main door.)
MORE INFO: http://www.tulsanow.org/downtownlive

What About Rail - Thurs, April 24, 6:00 PM

2008-04-22T09:37:00.003-05:00

What would it take to implement a successful regional transportation system with multiple transportation options, including rail? What is the relationship between development and rail? How have other cities addressed these questions?

You are invited, along with experts from Denver, Austin, Portland, and the Federal Transit Administration, to discuss these questions and others to begin a community dialogue about transportation options for Tulsa and the surrounding areas.

You can submit questions for these presenters starting today. Email questions to transportation@incog.org. Please include your name, city of residents or organization with the question. There will also be time before and during the open house to submit your questions.

Panelists will include:
Jack Crowley, Special Advisor to Mayor Taylor on Urban Planning;

Cal Marsella, Executive Director of the Denver Regional Transportation District, which oversees the light rail, commuter rail, bus rapid transit, and park & ride systems for Denver;

Dwayne Weeks Federal Transit Administration, New Starts and Small Starts project review team;

Andrew Howard - Kimley-Horn, consulting firm studying the integration of land-use and transit for the City of Tulsa Comprehensive Plan;

Sonya Lopez - Principal Planner, Austin

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the technologies, opportunities and potential for mass transit in the Tulsa area. Sponsored by: INCOG Transportation Planning, TulsaNow, PLANiTULSA, Tulsa Metro Chamber, Tulsa Young Professionals, and the FTA.

What: "What About Rail?" - A conversation about transit
Where: The Jazz Hall of Fame (Union Depot) 111 E First Street
When: Thursday, April 24, 6:00-8:00 PM
More Info: http://whataboutrail.blogspot.com/2008_03_01_archive.html

AGENDA
6:00 p.m. - Open House Begins
6:15 p.m. - Formal Presentation
7:00 p.m. - Discussion and Questions
7:45 p.m. - Closing Remarks

What Do You Know About Downtown?

2008-04-10T21:14:00.012-05:00

Spend any time downtown and one thing is sure to happen: people will ask you for directions, or ask for tips on where to get a bite to eat.

TulsaNow decided it was time to do something about this. We decided it was time to create a downtown guide.

DowntownLIVE! will be a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind guide to downtown Tulsa. Created by people who know and love downtown, the guide will offer an "insider's look" at all the unique and exciting things to be found here.

The DowntownLIVE! printed map will help visitors navigate downtown streets while identifying restaurants, retail, nightlife, event venues, parking, and significant architectural and historic sites. It will be available at many locations downtown, including hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, event centers, etc.

The DowntownLIVE! website will utilize the power of technology to introduce downtown to a new generation of visitors and consumers. The website will allow patrons to "Google before they go" using computers, iPhones, and other handheld devices. They will be able to view photos and maps, get directions, search based on specific criteria (live music, outdoor dining, free wi-fi, etc), read reviews, and more!

DO I HAVE TO PAY TO BE INCLUDED?
No! We want Tulsans and visitors alike to see the incredible diversity and array of retail, dining, and entertainment options that exist downtown. The more people learn about downtown, the more every downtown establishment will thrive.

CAN I BUY AN AD, OR BE A SPONSOR?
Yes! Because our guide will be creative, cool, comprehensive (and free!), we are certain that it will become the "go-to" guide for downtown Tulsa. And, because our website already has such high daily traffic, we can confidently expect top search engine rankings. We know that many people will want to advertise on the website or sponsor the printed maps. Sponsorships and ad revenue will help offset the costs of the guide.

WHO'S BEHIND ALL THIS?
DowntownLIVE! is a project of TulsaNow, a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to making Tulsa the most vibrant, livable, and sustainable city it can be. Our goal for this guide is not to make money. Our goal is to promote downtown and help it reach its full potential. We want to support those risk-takers and visionaries who are already investing in downtown, and making downtown revitalization a reality!

HOW DO I LEARN MORE?
If you want to be a sponsor, volunteer, or just want to learn more...
Contact us at: info @ tulsanow . org

Digital Billboard Ordinance Goes to City Council

2008-04-04T11:47:00.014-05:00

A revision to the City Ordinance governing the restrictions, use and spacing of LED/Digital billboards has been forwarded to the City Council for approval.

These revisions apply only to digital billboards, not digital business signs located on the business property. Examples of digital business signs that would NOT be affected are similar to those at Drillers Stadium, Sonic drive-ins, casino entrances, etc. The Sign Advisory Board has not addressed the issue of animated and flashing lights on digital signs located on the business property. (One exception: On-site business signs WILL be subject to the new rules governing brightness. See below.)

Among the revisions is language requiring 2,400 ft. spacing between digital billboards (facing the same way), as opposed to the 1,200 ft. separation that is required between traditional billboards.
Another important clarification is that non-conforming billboards (billboards that would be illegal today, except that they pre-date the existing code and were "grandfathered in") cannot be converted to digital boards in the future.

Other revisions include:
Requiring digital billboards to display only static messages. When more than one static message will be displayed, the "dwell time" must be no less than 12 seconds, and the "transition time" no greater than 1 second.

The draft also includes language governing the brightness of digital signs, limiting them to 6,500 NITs during the daytime, and 300 NIT's at night. The draft further prohibits signs "of such intensity or brilliance that they impair the vision or endanger the safety and welfare of any pedestrian, cyclist, or person operating a motor vehicle."

The new language also requires digital billboards to be equiped with an automatic dimmer that would detect changes in lighting conditions (ie: dark and cloudy days) and dim the signs automatically.

Revised Digital Sign Ordinance_draft.pdf

Don't Forget to Vote on April 1

2008-03-20T10:17:00.008-05:00

As always, the City Council elections will play a vital role in shaping Tulsa's future. There are also additional questions on the ballot related to election cycle timing and what to do when qualified voters change addresses during the election registration period.

To learn more about the City Council candidates, read the TulsaNow Candidate Questionnaire that appears further down on this page. You can also watch the Tulsa World's video interviews with the candidates.

It's always a good idea to view sample ballots online. And check out the Tulsa County Election Board website for more information.

Tulsa Now annual meeting and BoK center tour

2008-02-15T11:12:00.000-06:00

Video of the February 13th tour of the BoK Center can be seen here:

Pictures of the tour can also be seen here:
TulsaNow Members BoK Center Tour pictures on Flickr

City Council Candidate Questionnaire

2008-02-08T10:31:00.001-06:00

TulsaNow sent unique questionnaires to all of the candidates in contested council elections, here are the candidates, click on their names for responses.

DISTRICT ONE
Jack Henderson(i) (No Response)
Bernard Lewis
Mike McConnell (No Response)

DISTRICT TWO
Rick Westcott(i) (unopposed)

DISTRICT THREE
Roscoe Turner(i)
David Patrick

DISTRICT FOUR
Rocky Frisco
Maria Barnes(i)
Eric Gomez (No Response)
Jay Matlock (No Response)
John Nidiffer (No Response)

DISTRICT FIVE
Bill Martinson(i) (unopposed)

DISTRICT SIX
Dennis Troyer
Kevin Boggs

DISTRICT SEVEN
John Eagleton(i) (unopposed)

DISTRICT EIGHT
Bill Christiansen(i)
Austin Hansen (No response)

DISTRICT NINE
G. T. Bynum
Paul Tay
Philip Kates
Roger Lowry (No Response)

TulsaNow forum on Channel 8 news.

2007-12-27T17:38:00.000-06:00

The TulsaNow forum was a topic of discussion on the channel 8 news at 10pm tonight (12/27.) The video of that story is available here:

TulsaNow.org Returns!

2007-12-07T16:21:00.000-06:00

Our domain name is back!

Many thanks to all of those who helped us get the domain name back and those who helped get the word out during the outage.

Domain Name Change

2007-11-21T06:39:00.000-06:00

Be advised that due to an issue with our domain name, TulsaNow.org, we are running our website and forum as "TulsaNow.net." However, if you are reading this message, you likely have that figured out already.

Our email address for the time being is TulsaNowAdmin@gmail.com.

TulsaNow's River Forum

2007-09-26T21:12:00.000-05:00

Video of the public forum held september 18th is now available here:

TulsaNow To Host Public Forum on River Vote - Sept 18

2007-09-13T14:55:00.000-05:00

Next Tuesday, September 18, TulsaNow will present the latest in its series of public forums, spotlighting the upcoming vote on the Tulsa County sales tax for Arkansas River improvement projects. Speakers from both sides of the issue will present their views and answer questions from the audience. The forum will be held at the OSU-Tulsa Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 pm; program begins at 6:30.

Do not miss this unique chance to ask questions and hear speakers from BOTH sides of the debate. Jean Letcher, River Yes campaign director, and Gaylon Pinc, Environmental Manager for PMg will speak in support of the river proposal. City Councilor, John Eagleton, and Colin Tawney will speak in opposition to the plan. Ken Busby, Executive Director of the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa will be the moderator.

Conceptual drawings of the plan will be on display for public viewing before and after the program.

TulsaNow is a non-profit, community organization dedicated to making Tulsa the most vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable city possible by encouraging civic action and civil debate on important issues that affect all Tulsans.

City Hall move making progress.

2007-06-12T13:43:00.000-05:00

During the June 12th Economic Development Commission meeting, Don Himelfarb presented a summary of the report on the City Hall Consolidation Study. Below is a link to the PowerPoint presentation. Also, there will be a video airing on Channel 24 at 11:00am, 4:00pm and 10:00pm most days (not Tuesday). The video will also soon be available on YouTube. The City Council will vote on the consolidation very soon, most likely on June 28th. The EDC voted unanimously to support the consolidation plan.

Here are some of the reasons the EDC gave for their vote:

Saves the city (and taxpayers) a significant amount of money, money which can then be free to spend on other needy items.
Helps in the revitalization of downtown.
City Hall DESPERATELY needs to present a more favorable impression to companies considering relocation to Tulsa (not to mention our own residents.)
The potential for LEED Certification (Green building) creates a competitive advantage for Tulsa and demonstrates the desire for our city to be a leader in environmental issues (also reduces long term energy needs of the City.)
Creates a “One Stop” for city services all in the same building.
Improves downtown real estate market by reducing vacancy.
Replaces current (obsolete/aging) city hall location with a hotel site adjacent to convention center (will make new arena much more desirable for major conventions, and will increase tax revenues.)
It is an innovative idea that presents Tulsa as a more forward thinking city, and is vital if we want to compete in the 21st Century.
THERE WILL BE NO TAX INCREASE AS A RESULT OF THIS.

Link to report summary:
http://www.cityoftulsa.org/OurCity/Mayor/OneTech.asp

Rebecca Bryant, Immediate Past President of Tulsa Now, agrees with the above statements and also adds this:
It is imperative that our city councilors understand the importance of this consolidation and its positive benefits to the city. Mr. Himelfarb is presenting this report to the city council today. The Mayor, Mr. Himelfarb, and members of the EDC are asking for letters to your city councilors stressing the need to take this innovative and fiscally responsible step forward for the betterment of Tulsa.

Mayfest & the Blue Dome Arts Festival

2007-05-30T22:37:00.000-05:00

The weather was great for both the Mayfest and Blue Dome festivals this year. Thousands came to experience the art, food, and music downtown. For the first time, visitors could also learn about Tulsa Now.

We got 50 new subscribers to our newsletter and two of those lucky individuals also won our giveaways. We handed out a lot of information, had some great conversations and got some wonderful feedback. Overall it was a great experience.

Capturing the heart of Tulsa through the eyes of it's future..

2007-04-13T16:00:00.000-05:00

Are you drawn to one of Tulsa's places of classic beauty like; Philbrook, Woodward Park or the architectural treasures Downtown? Do you find inspiration in a railroad track, an abandoned building, or skateboarders that inspire your art? We want to know how you see the unique places and moments in the heart of Tulsa.

TulsaNow is pleased to announce the first annual “Capturing Tulsa” art contest for Tulsa area high school seniors. The subject of the entries will be the artist’s interpretation of the “Heart of Tulsa” through drawing and photography. Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges and a $500 scholarship will be awarded to the top entry in each category.

The winners, along with selected favorites, will be displayed at the TulsaNow tent during the Blue Dome Art Festival, May 18th-20th, 2007. This contest is presented by TulsaNow and other local sponsors who desire to further Tulsa and support budding local artists. Full details available at CapturingTulsa.com and questions should be referred to info@capturingtulsa.com.

What's missing?

2007-03-23T15:16:00.000-05:00

Luckily the adage of things being "on the drawing board" isn't literal or drawing boards may be the only thing outnumbering parking spots downtown. Progress is being made but often not in the fashion or speed in which we originally hoped or were promised. The Bartlett Square fountain's final design ended up being fairly simple and was hit by cars 3 times, making it look even worse. Now at last we are being promised repairs and a redesign to something that will be better looking and less attractive to the urban off-roader. Wasn't that the original concept?

Two buildings were removed downtown with promises of increasing a pedestrian plaza. Ironically, this is immediately adjacent to another pedestrian plaza (with fountain) that was supposed to be built and never was. Neither one came true as the two leveled buildings are now monthly parking.

This problem is not limited to downtown. The Arkansas River is another area experiencing these same problems. Where are our full riverbanks and mixed-use developments?

Tulsa suffers no lack of ideas, and recently we have suffered no lack of interest from developers, either. So what are we missing?

Sounds like we need a plan...

Downtown marketplace

2007-03-09T11:06:00.000-06:00

Converting an old warehouse into a market is fairly simple to do, and relative to other types of re-use, it is fairly cheap. The question is, is this project the kind of thing that could spur retail development downtown. If so, where should it be built? Many developers have shown interest in the east end, but most seem to want to amass the whole area and may or may not feel this conflicts with their plans. Another option is the brady district, but how would this fit in with the brady village infill plan already in place?

A lot of questions, not many answers. But if this is a worthwhile endeavor, what are the next steps? Who should own it? Private developer? The city? Concerned citizens?

Head over the online forum sponsored by TulsaNow and discuss your thoughts:
Forum discussion on a downtown marketplace.

Is there such a thing as undesireable development?

2007-02-23T07:30:00.000-06:00

While recent events at a nightclub have many angry at one property owner, emotions are sure to run high about another potential property owner. Real estate developer John Williams has his eye on the East End, the same area Global Development Partners was hoping to develop a few months ago. While he acknowledges not talking to big blue, a possible Urban Wal-Mart is mentioned as a moneymaker for a possible East End TIF district. While there is obviously nothing close to a guarantee of them coming, this will definitely get a few people excited.

Read about this new developer and discuss it here:
New East End Developer discussion