Planning

MISSION STATEMENT:
Assist Tulsans in improving their lives, neighborhoods and community.

It is a simple mission statement that accurately describes the Planning Department’s guiding principles. Planners do not set the agenda. Citizens do. And planners perform a wide variety of tasks in support of citizen-driven plans, projects, and programs. These tasks and activities touch on virtually every aspect of our citizen’s lives. Our mission is still applicable, and we believe it is more important than ever.

Our planners work directly with citizens to shape the future of our neighborhoods and City. We help citizens develop comprehensive short and long range plans for improving our community. Beyond plans, we assist the community and other City departments with projects and programs. This combination of plans and project implementation leads to expanded economic opportunity; helps residents achieve neighborhood revitalization and improved public safety; assists in the development of the city; and enhances the quality of life for Tulsans.

The Planning Department provides an interface between citizens and City that is not duplicated elsewhere in the City. We indulge in a process of engagement that helps our citizens move beyond the problems of today and allows them to take an active role in developing and delivering a shared vision for our City’s future.