Arena District Master Plan
Adopted in 2019, the Arena District Master Plan identified 39 implementation measures. As of July 1, 2021, about 26% of those implementation measures are complete or ongoing, and another 28% are in progress.
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Implementation Status
| Ref | Implementation Measure | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Improve the public realm through streetscaping and wayfinding | ||
| A3.1 | 3rd Street Streetscape | Not Initiated |
| A3.2 | 5th Street Streetscape | Complete |
| A3.3 | Boulder Avenue Streetscape | Complete |
| A3.4 | Denver Street Streetscape | Not Initiated |
| D1 | 6th Street | In Progress |
| D2 | 7th Street | Not Initiated |
| D3 | 8th Street | Not Initiated |
| D4 | Houston Ave | Not Initiated |
| Public park spaces | ||
| E | Cox Business Center Linear park | Not Initiated |
| F | Civic Center Commons Reconstruction | In Progress |
| G | BOK Center Park | Not Initiated |
| H | New Denver Avenue + 3rd Street Park | Not Initiated |
| I | Plaza of the Americas Reconstruction | Not Initiated |
| Short-term Recommendations | ||
| A1 | Activate the BOK Center Lawn | Not Initiated |
| A2 | Renovate the Cox Business Center | Complete |
| Enhance the district’s clean and safe program | ||
| A4.1 | Create a public safety commission | In Progress |
| A4.2 | Increase police presence and/or expand the ambassador program | Ongoing |
| A4.3 | Prioritize cleanliness | Ongoing |
| A4.4 | Strengthen A Way Home for Tulsa (AWH4T), the City’s comprehensive homeless outreach program | Ongoing |
| A4.5 | Pilot "Healthy Places" place-based initiatives | Not Initiated |
| Leveraging existing near-term development proposals | ||
| A5.1 | Leverage the permitting approval process to require a significant Denver Avenue-fronting retail space as part of a mixed-use entertainment project on the superblock between 1st and 2nd Streets and Denver and Cheyenne Avenues. | Not Initiated |
| A5.2 | Pursue redevelopment of the surface parking lot on the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue | Not Initiated |
| Intermediate Recommendations | ||
| B1 | Design a revitalized Civic Center Plaza that ties into the convention center’s new entrance | In Progress |
| B2 | Complete the build out of parcels south of 4th Street that will further establish the core of the Arena District and transform it into a vibrant entertainment and mixed-use neighborhood | Not Initiated |
| Long-term Recommendations | ||
| Redevelop the Page Belcher Building block and the Denver Avenue Transit Station site | ||
| C1 | Page Belcher Building: Determine development framework; Coordinate the disposal of municipal and privately-owned land to development partner(s) capable of executing critical mixed-use development projects in the core of the Arena District; Pursue a 2-stage RFQ and RFP process to identify the appropriate developer for catalytic revitalization. | Not Initiated |
| C2 | Denver Avenue Transit Station: Determine development framework; Coordinate the disposal of municipal and privately-owned land to development partner(s) capable of executing critical mixed-use development projects in the core of the Arena District; Pursue a 2-stage RFQ and RFP process to identify the appropriate developer for catalytic revitalization. | Not Initiated |
| District Wide Recommendations | ||
| Urban design guidelines | ||
| 1.1 | Building program and use | In Progress |
| 1.2 | Building scale and massing | In Progress |
| 1.2 | Building architecture and character | In Progress |
| 1.4 | Transparency and active ground floors | In Progress |
| 1.5 | Interaction with the public realm and streets | In Progress |
| 1.6 | Access and service | In Progress |
| 1.7 | Parking location and design | In Progress |
| Retail and tenanting strategy | ||
| 2 | Convenience services; Dining/entertainment; Food hall; Full-service restaurant; Future infill concept | Not Initiated |
| Convention Center Hotel Strategy | ||
| 3 | Analyze the potential for expanded convention center activity to confirm that a convention hotel can induce additional demand that grows the market; Target the block that currently houses the Tulsa Police Department and Municipal Court for a convention center hotel since the site is City-controlled so it can be targeted for a later intervention once the City has a clear strategy for Convention Center and other upgrades; Target the block that currently houses the Tulsa Police Department and Municipal Court for a convention center hotel since the site is City-controlled so it can be targeted for a later intervention once the City has a clear strategy for Convention Center and other upgrades; Fund a convention center hotel through a bond issuance. | Not Initiated |
| Governance Plan | ||
| 4.1 | Maximize Resources by Leveraging Existing Capacities: Where possible, avoid duplicating strong capacities that exist within established public or private entities. | Ongoing |
| 4.2 | Achieve Both Accountability and Focus: Provide collaborative decision making, along with clear lines of focused leadership to executive responsibilities to ensure that growth of the Arena District does not come at the expense of another neighborhood. | Ongoing |
| 4.3 | Secure Diverse Funding Streams: Secure creative public and private funding mechanisms from new and existing sources. | Ongoing |
| 4.4 | Support Brand and Ecosystem Development: Maintain a high-quality brand attractive to the private sector, conventioneers, and residents and provide supportive resources that are essential to drive growth. | Ongoing |