Greetings:
Join us Tuesday, May 13, at Central Community Center, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., as we kick off a two-year initiative, PLANiTULSA, a long-range comprehensive
plan for the city's development. Tulsa's current comprehensive plan was completed in 1978.
The planning process will provide an opportunity for all Tulsa residents to form a common vision for our city's future. I urge every Tulsan to take an active role in this process. Your ideas and suggestions will be among the most important elements of the plan and its ultimate success. The benefit of this plan will be a stronger, better Tulsa.
During the summer, our consultant Fregonese Associates, will collect data that will help shape the plan, then beginning in the fall the will lead an inclusive public engagement process. We will determine a vision for how Tulsans want the city to develop and grow during the next 30 years and develop a plan for achieving that vision. I look foward to working with the consultant John Fregonese and his team to create a plan for Tulsa on par with other cities where Fregonese
has conducted long-range planning efforts, such as Dallas, Austin, Denver and Chicago. Check our ENews and the PLANiTULSA website to learn more about
upcoming meetings.
Sincerely,
Kathy Taylor
Mayor
Monday, May 12, 2008
PLANiTULSA Kick off Tuesday
Mayor Kathy Taylor will launch a two-year initiative, PLANiTULSA this week. This long-range comprehensive plan for Tulsa will guide our city’s physical development into the future.
Fregonese Associates, one of the most respected land-use planning firms in the nation, was recently hired to lead the process.
Tulsa Crime Statistics Show
Significant Decreases
It is vitally important for the Tulsa Police Department to find innovative ways to combat crime, and the department has been busy reallocating resources to respond to specific types of crime throughout the city.
Last spring, the department created the Safe City Initiative which ran throughout 2007 and continues today and has resulted in a significant drop in violent crime, especially in areas once frequented by gangs.
New Hutcherson Family
YMCA Dedicated
There was a huge turnout for the Hutcherson Family YMCA dedication Thursday, May 8th. Community leaders and citizens celebrated as Mayor Taylor declared the day as “W.L. Hutcherson YMCA of Tulsa Day!”
The state-of-the-art 47,000-square-foot successor to the previous Hutcherson “Y” is located just south of the old facility at Pine and Peoria and is dedicated to carry out the work of building strong families and communities. In 2009, the local branch will celebrate 100 yrs.
Plant a Tree? Register
it With ReGreen Tulsa!
During the December ice storm, an estimated 10,000 trees were damaged across Tulsa.
By planting a tree, you help the environment and help re-green Tulsa. You can register your new trees with ReGreen Tulsa, and help Tulsa reach its goal of 20,000 trees by the year 2010.
Energy Saving Tip
The cost of gas is going up, up, up with no end in sight. Everyone wants to know the best way to save on fuel, and cut their monthly fuel cost. Here’s the number one tip:
Slow Down!
Speeding, rapid acceleration, and rapid braking all waste gas and cut down your mileage potential by as much as 33 percent at highway speeds, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Cut out all of the sudden, jack-rabbit starts. Instead, use slow acceleration whenever possible.
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Deadline Approaching
Wednesday, May 14 is the deadline to submit your Executive Summary and participate in the 2008 Mayor's Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. If you have a plan for a business and want to get it started, now is the time to unleash your big idea!
Besides the potential to receive the $30,000 cash grand prize, several other benefits are available.
Downtown Streets
Ready for Mayfest
Tulsa has built brand-new streets for Mayfest 2008. Construction at the festival site is complete and the area is ready for art, music and food lovers to come downtown and enjoy this favorite springtime event.
Mayfest’s traditional location has received a makeover, both this year and just a few years ago. Tulsa’s former Main Mall area, which includes Main Street from Third to Sixth streets and Fifth Street between Boston and Boulder avenues was reconstructed and opened to motor traffic in 2005.
Photo credit: The Official 2008 Tulsa International Mayfest poster.
Tulsa Celebrates Tulsa
Achieves Super Service Week
The City of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College and Volunteer Central of Greater Tulsa sponsored the first Super Service Week for Tulsa Achieves scholars, from May 5 – 11. Mayor Kathy Taylor and Tulsa Community College (TCC) President and CEO Tom McKeon kicked off the week with Tulsa Achieves students last Monday at the Tulsa Zoo.
Wednesday Kick-Offs
Ozone Alert Season
Join fellow Tulsans at Drillers’ Stadium Wednesday for the annul Kick-Off of Ozone Alert Season. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and includes a barbecue lunch at 11:15 and a brief program at 11:45. As an additional bonus, all attendees will have a reserved seat for the 12:35 p.m. Drillers’ game.