Southwest Tulsa
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Adopted in 2009 (Phase 1) and 2011 (Phase 2), the Southwest Tulsa Neighborhood Revitalization Plan identified 78 implementation measures. As of July 1, 2021, about 55% of those implementation measures are complete or ongoing, and another 13% are in progress.
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Implementation Status
| Ref | Implementation Measure | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Goal 1 | Eliminate substandard housing the most effective way (rehabilitate and infill) | Ongoing |
| Goal 2 | License all non-owner-occupied properties to raise standards for housing | In Progress |
| Goal 3 | Increase density - to generate interest in development of retail and grocery | In Progress |
| Goal 4 | Create sidewalks for pedestrians and bicycles | In Progress |
| Goal 5 | Bury PSO lines | Not Initiated |
| Goal 6 | Create more buffer zones between mixed use zoned lots | Not Initiated |
| Goal 7 | Create/develop the market place to bring retail and grocery stores to the area | In Progress |
| Goal 8 | Take advantage of ODOT Safe Routes to Schools | In Progress |
| Goal 9 | Create a proper mix of residential and commercial zoning | Ongoing |
| Goal 10 | Support code enforcement staff in identifying and eliminating blighting influences | Ongoing |
| Goal 11 | Planned Unit Developments (PUD’s) are encouraged in order to minimize the impact of proposed uses of adjacent low intensity residential areas. | Obsolete |
| Goal 12 | Support the Campus Plan | Not Initiated |
| Goal 13 | Participate in the implementation of Route 66 Vision 2025 projects | Ongoing |
| Goal 14 | Support the Redfork Main Street program | Ongoing |
| Goal 15 | Recruit potential developers and TIF sites (such as Tulsa Hills) | In Progress |
| Goal 16 | Support the development of the west bank of the river | Ongoing |
| Goal 17 | Connect the trail system (Cherry Creek and Mooser Creek) to River Parks and Turkey Mountain | In Progress |
| Goal 18 | Support infill development to the north to decrease migration south of 61st West | Obsolete |
| Southwest Planning Team Concepts | ||
| SPT 1.1 | Preserve the 1950s filling station on the northwest corner of 17th street and Southwest Boulevard | Complete |
| SPT 1.2 | Introduce mixed-use, walkable infill development on the west side of Southwest Boulevard | Not Initiated |
| SPT 1.3 | Incorporate an on-street bicycle lane to 23rd street and design according to the INCOG bicycle pedestrian plan | Not Initiated |
| SPT 1.4 | Seek approval from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for 120-150 parking spaces under the highway bridge just north of 17th street and across from OSU Osteopathic Campus, and a parking access driveway off of Southwest Boulevard | Not Initiated |
| SPT 1.5 | Introduce two bike lanes, two parallel parking lanes, and a center turning lane along Southwest Boulevard from the Arkansas River to 23rd Street. | Not Initiated |
| SPT 1.6 | Incorporate thematic benches and street furniture; and coordinate streetlights, banners, and street trees on either side of Southwest Boulevard from the Arkansas River to 23rd Street to help define the area. | Not Initiated |
| SPT 1.7 | Incorporate a new outdoor campus at the OSU Osteopathic site that would add to walkability and give the university a “sense of place” | Not Initiated |
| SPT 1.8 | Transform one or more bus stops along Southwest Boulevard to include a Route 66 theme | Not Initiated |
| SPT 1.9 | Add railroad themed intersection crosswalks at 17th Street to Oklahoma State University and other sites | Not Initiated |
| SPT 2.1 | Bury all above ground utility lines | Not Initiated |
| SPT 3.1 | Renovate craftsman Bungalow as an element of the Route 66 byway facility | Obsolete |
| SPT 4.1 | Support redevelopment of greyfield, currently owned by a private developer | Ongoing |
| Route 66: Southwest Blvd alignment | ||
| R66 1 | West approach area to Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge - Avery Park Southwest | Complete |
| R66 2 | Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge - Refurbish to 1930’s era appearance | In Progress |
| R66 3 | Area of 33rd West Avenue - Gateway: design and engineering analysis phase | Complete |
| R66 4 | Arkansas River to 33rd West Avenue - informational road signs | Complete |
| R66 5 | Red Fork (Commercial District: 25th West Avenue to 27th West Avenue) - Streetscaping | Complete |
| R66 6 | Arkansas River to West 23rd Street - Streetscaping | Complete |
| R66 7 | Arkansas River to 33rd West Avenue - Route 66 Planters | Complete |
| R66 8 | Streetscaping from 27th WA to 33rd WA | Complete |
| R66 9 | 3600-3800 block of Southwest Boulevard - acquisition for Frisco Train Site | Complete |
| R66 10 | 3600-3800 block of Southwest Boulevard - public site improvements: design phase | Complete |
| R66 11 | Arkansas River to 33rd West Avenue - Historic/Pearl preservation | Ongoing |
| R66 12 | Arkansas River to 33rd West Avenue - Route Signage | Complete |
| R66 13 | 27th West Avenue - artwork commemorating Sue Bland Oil Well | Complete |
| R66 14 | Howard Park - artwork commemorating rail, oil and cattle | Complete |
| Trails and Sidewalks | ||
| TS 1 | Complete design and construction of Union Pacific Railroad underpass to allow for the reopening of Cherry Creek trail | Complete |
| TS 2 | Mooser Creek Trail project | Not Initiated |
| TS 3 | Create amphitheater at the northeast portion of the Remington Elementary site along Mooser Creek Trail | Not Initiated |
| TS 4 | Proposed sidewalk improvements along S Union Avenue between Southwest Boulevard and West 61st Street | Not Initiated |
| TS 5 | Proposed sidewalk improvements along S 33rd West Avenue between Southwest Boulevard and I-244 | In Progress |
| Transportation Park | ||
| TP 1 | Prepare site for development, addressing site contours, vegetation, fill dirt, and existing utilities | Complete |
| TP 2 | Attend to and improve utility services, address electrical, water, sanitary sewer, stormwater requirements, and an Arkansas River ‘canal.’ | Complete |
| TP 3 | Design lighting in a variety of forms consistent with Historic Route 66 styling | Complete |
| TP 4 | Strategically pave site spaces, focusing on historical appearance and integrity, stormwater requirements, and consistency with railroad grade | Complete |
| TP 5 | Safely develop railroad elements of site, including the railbed, railroad crossing, and station platform | Complete |
| TP 6 | Incorporate safe and effective sidewalk and pedestrian design | Complete |
| TP 7 | Landscape development should incorporate planter features, borders, more trees, should keep existing grass, and preserve existing trees | Ongoing |
| TP 8 | Implement site security which addresses the existing fence, incorporates alarms, and includes wrought iron fencing along Southwest Boulevard | Complete |
| TP 9 | Ensure Route 66 Transportation Park site operation includes local groups’ input, an audio system, and historic signage. | Complete |
| Byway Facility | ||
| BF 1 | Restore 1920s Craftsman Bungalow to original condition--including the gable covered front porch, drop false bevel siding, exposed rafter tails, and triangular knee braces--to provide a focal point for byway travelers. | Obsolete |
| BF 2 | Construct an outdoor pavilion with parking area behind the remodeled Craftsman Bungalow byway facility | In Progress |
| Campus Plan | ||
| CP 1 | Include infrastructure needs in study, such as sidewalks, intersections, traffic calming, pedestrian circulation, and linkages between the various Tulsa Public Schools, neighborhoods, and Park system. | Complete |
| CP 2 | As a part of the study, analyze the sidewalk system, transportation corridors serving the general area, design considerations, and a ten year update for the Reed Park plan. | In Progress |
| CP 3 | Allow for access to Reed Park from all three school campuses. | Ongoing |
| CP 4 | Improve intersection at 41st and Union to provide a “gateway” for Tulsa Trails System joggers/bikers into Reed Park from the east. | Obsolete |
| CP 5 | Improve intersection at 40th and Union to be consistent with the intersection at 41st and Union, and to provide an entry way to the school | Obsolete |
| CP 6 | At the intersection of Yukon and Southwest Boulevard, rebuild Yukon with overlay, curb, and gutter. | Not Initiated |
| CP 7 | Incorporate a themed crosswalk across 37th Street just south of the intersection of Yukon and Southwest Boulevard | Not Initiated |
| CP 8 | At the intersection of 25th W. Ave., W. 41st St., and Southwest Boulevard, create a mural for the north wall of the insurance office on 25th West Avenue depicting the Route 66 train site. | Complete |
| CP 9 | At the intersection of 25th W. Ave., W. 41st St., and Southwest Boulevard, incorporate crosswalks depicting railroad tracks in rubberized paint with centered Webster blue emblem. | Not Initiated |
| Housing Study | ||
| HS 1 | Goal 1: To provide a discussion of the general socio-economic and housing character of Southwest Tulsa | Complete |
| HS 2 | Goal 2: To identify housing stock, needs, and conditions, and present new permit data to determine more market rates and owner-occupied housing construction | Complete |
| HS 3 | Goal 3: To identify, by definition and geographical location, vulnerable populations, i.e., lower income families, minorities, and elderly. | Complete |
| HS 4 | Goal 4: To identify programs available to address the housing needs in the study area. | Complete |
| HS 5 | Goal 5: To stabilize the housing stock by increasing density and maintaining livability and walkability; to improve the sense of neighborhood through infill lots and linkages. | Complete |
| HS 6 | Goal 6: Relationships of housing to the public-school student census, racial and ethnic composition, household size and family income. | Complete |
| HS 7 | Goal 7: Provide information during Comprehensive Plan Update (planitulsa) to accomplish infill housing development. | Complete |
| HS 8 | Goal 8: Promote quality and well-maintained properties and clean up vacant lots. | Complete |
| HS 9 | Goal 9: Promote installation of sewer mains to underserved areas. | Complete |