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.
