Second Arena District Public Workshop Scheduled for July 24

7/17/2018

A second community visioning public workshop about the Vision Tulsa project: Arena District Master Plan will be held Tuesday, July 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tulsa Community College Metro Campus Thomas McKeon Center for Creativity, 910 S. Boston Ave.

This second workshop will include interactive stations highlighting various themes of the project, such as market opportunities, placemaking and programming opportunities, connectivity, land use development and strategies to advance each.

The 30-block Arena District in west downtown Tulsa has boundaries of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad to the north and west, Boulder Avenue to the east, and 11th Street to the south. Goals of the Arena District Master Plan include the following:

• Broaden and strengthen the district’s role in the Tulsa economy by identifying strategies to promote and foster redevelopment and growth.
• Shrink perceived and real distances between the district and its downtown and riverfront neighborhoods.
• Reposition the district from a limited-use area into a thriving destination reflecting Tulsa’s cultural and historical livelihood.
• Uncover a distinct district brand by telling a bold story through dynamic public art, landmarks, messaging and place making.
• Create an actionable plan to guide public and private sector investment.

The Arena District Master Plan process has begun to assess the current state of the district, evaluate the potential of public infrastructure investments, identify opportunities for private development, and provide a phased roadmap for future decisions. See www.cityoftulsa.org/arenadistrict for details.

About Vision Tulsa

Vision Tulsa, an $884 million sales tax renewal package approved by voters in 2016, is making substantial investments in economic development, education, public safety, streets and transportation needs citywide.