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The Pearl District – 6th Street Infill Plan

(Full 6th Street Report – 9.5 MB)

Executive Summary

Introduction

Why a Neighborhood Plan?
The Desired Effect
Recommended Changes in Development Policy
Implementation of the 6th Street Infill Plan will:

Background

The Grassroots Vision
History of Citizen Participation in Tulsa Planning
Neighborhood History
Previous Plans
The Comprehensive Plan/District 4 Plan
The Elm Creek Master Drainage Plan
Central Park Tax Increment Plan
11th Street Corridor Plan
Report of the Mayor’s Infill Development Task Force
Ongoing Planning and Implementation

The Planning Process

Initial Observations and Neighborhood Organization
Planning Model
Neighborhood Opportunities and Concerns
Built Environment
Social Makeup
Public Infrastructure
Economic Environment.
Public Policy Review
Neighborhood Preference Survey
Key Findings of the Neighborhood Preference Survey
Vision Statement
Identified Principles
Diversity
Urban Design
Pedestrian Orientation
Increased Density
Mixed-use
Reducing Automobile Dependency

Urban Design Plan

Rationale
Recommended Design Standards
“…To preserve the traditional character…”
General Urban Design Recommendations
Recommendations for Subareas
Restoration Subarea
Neighborhood Commercial Corridors Subarea
Redevelopment Subareas
Industrial and Highway Commercial Subareas
Design of Public Space
Street Alignment and Streetscaping
Streets and Streetscaping
Alleys
Flood Control and Redevelopment
The Flooding Problem

Implementation

Projects
Funding opportunities

Conclusion

Acknowlegements