PLANiTULSA: The City of Tulsa Comprehensive Plan Update
Spring 2010 PLANiTULSA Update
For current information regarding scheduled events and
project timelines, visit www.PLANiTULSA.org.
The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has held 3
public hearings to receive additional citizen input on the plan, as
they consider all aspects of the document for adoption. The
next hearing is scheduled for April 28, 2010 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in
the Council Meeting Chamber at City Hall, Second Floor.
Following adoption of the document by the TMAPC, the
document will be sent to the Tulsa City Council for
approval.
What is the purpose of the Comprehensive
Plan?
The Comprehensive Plan guides the physical development of the
City. Its policies provide a framework within which individuals,
businesses and public officials can make decisions that are
consistent with the community's vision and objectives.
Typical Comprehensive Plan Components
- Urban Design
- Land Use
- Economic Development
- Housing
- Environmental Protection
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- Transportation
- Public Facilities
- Historic Preservation
- Arts and Culture
- Open Space and Recreation
- Conservation
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What does the Comprehensive Plan guide?
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Development, to direct orderly and efficient growth of our
City.
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Cooperation, based on the common values, goals, and objectives
of the entire community.
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Public investments, suggesting the best methods to direct public
resources to development and re-development projects.
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Implementation, using public policy tools such as zoning laws,
capital improvement programs, development regulations and building
codes.
Why Plan? To get . . .
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Informed Decisions
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Predictability
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Enhancement of Community Character
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Positive Economic Growth, and
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Balance of Political, Personal and Community Values
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"Change is inevitable. Change is constant."
- Benjamin Disraeli
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