Developing Dowtown Tulsa

Tulsa Young Professionals (TyPros) hosted Jim Norton of Downtown Tulsa Unlimited with their Developing Tulsa series to promote the future of downtown Tulsa's development. Norton presented the importance of Tulsa's downtown describing its "sense of place" because it creates the unique thumbprint only Tulsa has to offer. Unlike other

Norton continued with the value of the investment we have in downtown Tulsa with the streets and expressways which link the city and the tax base it provides to fund for city and school functions.

The important factor for Tulsa to draw business is to bring residents back to the area. The Mayo Residences, First Street Lofts, Tribune Lofts and many other residential developments are attracting those resident back to downtown.

Safety and parking are the other issues Norton addressed explaining that the Tulsa Police Department will tell anyone that downtown Tulsa is the safest residential area in town but the perception, which is reality to the general public, is that downtown is not safe. To improve this perception, a police bike patrol and foot patrol are soon to be implemented to change the perception of the safety of downtown.

The master plan of downtown's 900 acres remains complicated for the simple fact that downtown is owned by many different property owners unlike a new development which is under the control of one person or entity. The City's plan must concentrate on the five areas which it does control. Those projects include streets, sidewalks, parking, green space,

The future of downtown may include potential retail developments by one of two different developers are brewing for the East side of downtown and some conjecture that Wal-Mart may consider a location for downtown. Other future changes proposed are removing one-way street restrictions and a comprehensive directional system (called way-finding system) to make the area more friendly for visitors.

Norton's final encouragement was for involvement in influencing legislators and city officials to coordinate and implement downtown development projects

Broken Arrow Realtors gather for City Vision

Approximately 100 of the Tulsa area's top selling real estate agents met at Islamorada Restaurant inside the newly opened Bass Pro Shop, to learn more about Broken Arrow, Oklahoma's exceptional quality of life features. Mayor of the City of Broken Arrow, Richard Carter, opened the meeting with announcements of the new Broken Arrow Economic Corporation economic development plan recently presented by Angelou Economics.

Neil Dailey, commercial representative for The Baskin real Estate Specialists said "Keith Isbell, Chief Communications Officer of the Broken Arrow Public School District released substantially impressive data for the school system. This puts Broken Arrow schools into a category of national ranking and something the region should be aware of. This is what large corporations look for when they relocate their businesses or choose a location for expansion."

Broken Arrow is quickly earning a national reputation as a city with a plan for the future. As residents we can expect to enjoy the benefits of the City's vision over the coming years.

Sponsors of the event included Jim Beaver of The Arrow Group, John Linhardt of RCB Bank, City of Broken Arrow, Broken arrow Public School District, Chamber of Commerce, and Tulips on Broadway.

Broken Arrow Realtors Gather for City Update

Approximately 100 of the Tulsa area's top selling real estate agents met to learn more about Broken Arrow, Oklahoma's exceptional quality of life features. Mayor of the City of Broken Arrow, Richard Carter, opened the meeting with announcements of the new Broken Arrow Economic Corporation economic development plan recently presented by Angelou Economics.

Neil Dailey is the commercial representative for The Baskin real Estate Specialists and said "Keith Isbell, Chief Communications Officer of the Broken Arrow Public School District released substantially impressive data for the school system. This puts Broken Arrow schools into a category of national ranking and something the region should be aware of. This is what large corporations look for when they relocate their businesses or choose a location for expansion."

Broken Arrow is quickly earning a national reputation as a city with a plan for the future. As residents we can expect to enjoy the benefits of the City's vision over the coming years.

Sponsors of the event included Jim Beaver of The Arrow Group, John Linhardt of RCB Bank, City of Broken Arrow, Broken arrow Public School District, Chamber of Commerce, and Tulips on Broadway.