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Comprehensive Plan

PLANiTULSA Kickoff Event a Big Success PLANiTULSA (a city-wide program to develop a new Comprehensive Plan for Tulsa) promises a new vision for how we want Tulsa to grow and develop. Things have changed since our current plan was written in 1978! A public meeting to introduce this historic project and John Fregonese, the contracted planner/consultant, was held on May 13 at the Central Community Center.

Early in 2007, the City of Tulsa began a process to update its Comprehensive Plan - a chart to Tulsa's future. The support of all Tulsans is essential to success, so please visit our website regularly for updates and information on how you can participate.

PLANiTULSA Project Has Begun!

On March 31, 2008, the City of Tulsa partnered with Fregonese Associates, nationally-recognized planning consultants, to update the Comprehensive Plan. For more information on the May 13th Kick-off event and future announcements, please visit the PLANiTULSA Project Website online.

What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan guides the physical development of the City. Its policies provide a framework within which individuals, businesses and public officials can make decisions that are consistent with the community’s vision and objectives.

Typical Comprehensive Plan Components

Urban Design Land Use Economic Development Housing Environmental Protection

Transportation Public Facilities Historic Preservation Arts and Culture Open Space and Recreation Conservation

What does the Comprehensive Plan guide?

• Development, to direct orderly and efficient growth of our City.

• Cooperation, based on the common values, goals, and objectives of the entire community.

• Public investments, suggesting the best methods to direct public resources to development and re-development projects.

• Implementation, using public policy tools such as zoning laws, capital improvement programs, development regulations and building codes.

Why Plan? To get . . .

• Informed Decisions

• Predictability

• Enhancement of Community Character

• Positive Economic Growth, and

• Balance of Political, Personal and Community Values

"Change is inevitable. Change is constant." - Benjamin Disraeli

About the Plan Update Process . . .

The Comprehensive Plan update process began in March 2007 with public meetings to hear what Tulsans want for the future. A Request for Proposal sought consultants to guide us through the update.

View the Presentation on the Request for Proposal process

Going forward through the plan's development and beyond, the process will be inclusive and transparent, and continue to:

• Embrace diverse points of view

• Seek and build consensus

• Present a harmony of ideas

• Build community vision and spirit

We Want to Hear from You!

If you haven't already, please join in the planning process by completing the "What Do YOU Think" Survey. And continue to check this PLANiTULSA website for announcements regarding upcoming events. City-wide participation is key to successfully updating the plan!