How can spending money downtown help my neighborhood?
What is a "Comprehensive Plan" and how does it affect me?
Who needs trains, when we've got potholes to fill?
You've got questions, we've got answers!
In the spirit of community involvement, TulsaNow is bringing its Community Forum Tour "on the road" to a neighborhood near you! Our first event was held in April in North Tulsa and now we are excited to announce our second event!
This second in a series of public forums will be held at the Zarrow Regional Library on June 23rd. Topics will include: downtown development, new forms of transit, PLANiTULSA (Tulsa's citywide Comprehensive Plan)...and how it all relates to the challenges in West Tulsa!
Informative presentations will be followed by open discussions with local community leaders.
Speakers:
Jack Crowley, Special Advisor to the Mayor on Urban Planning
Theron Warlick, City of Tulsa Planning Department
Panelists:
Katy Davis – Red Fork Main Street
Gary Perceful - Tulsa County News, Scissortail Group and TPS Board
Linda Jordan - Tulsa County News and Scissortail Group
Cindi Hemm - Principal, Eugen Field Elementary
The diverse group of panelists and speakers will field questions and discuss how collaborative efforts can create a brighter future for ALL Tulsans.
Expect an evening that is both exciting and informative!
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23rd 6:00-8:00 PM
WHERE: Zarrow Library Auditorium 2224 W. 51st St.
MORE INFO: info@tulsanow.org
COST: Free!
TulsaNow is a grassroots, non-profit organization working to help Tulsa reach its full potential. We encourage civic participation by providing people with the information they need to get educated, get involved, and make a positive impact on Tulsa. Our goal? To help Tulsa become the most vibrant, diverse, sustainable and prosperous city of its size.
Unfortunately I wont be able to make it. I will be in Florida at Disney World that week.
I'll be there to learn more about west Tulsa. I was doing a little research this morning, and learned that the very first Zingo was actually located in west Tulsa at Crystal City Park. Who knew?!
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I plan to attend.