Moving to Tulsa--WESTPORT ON THE RIVER?

[Conan71]

and since my truck broke down I've been taking the bus, so I've got a little first hand experiance on that.  It's not too bad, though some of the people that ride are a bit scary, and you will generally have to get off the bus 'close' to where you are wanting to go and walk a few blocks to get the rest of the way (I usually ride all the way to the station so I can get that couple of extra blocks of walking in that I need). 

Something most people forget about right there on the river is it's not too far of a walk to the 23rd street bridge, and just off of it to the north is a little place called rivers edge bestro and cafe.  Not too bad of a place to sit down and have a burger and a beer and watch some amature musicians. For being in that area, a bike is a must. 

I've always wondered if I'm one of the "scary" people other people see at the fair, the mall, or loitering downtown at lunch when I'm looking around and saying "Look at all these scary people".

The new Blue Rose Cafe will go where the River's Edge was.

[custosnox]

I've always wondered if I'm one of the "scary" people other people see at the fair, the mall, or loitering downtown at lunch when I'm looking around and saying "Look at all these scary people".

The new Blue Rose Cafe will go where the River's Edge was.

nah, the ones I am referring to are similar to "Jingle Jingle" in Life.  Had one of those on the bus this morning and started pondering making a shank out of my magazine.

[USRufnex]

I had friends live at Westport as TU Grad students.  Most of them liked it just fine.  The distance from campus isn't a real killer BUT you will have to drive to go "out" or go to the store.  There is government housing a few blocks away, but the buffer neighborhood is nice.  OSU has a medical school right next door.  The refinery smell is usually a mild annoyance if noticeable at all, but on some days it can be stronger.  But I know of no one who says it was so strong they had to move.

IMHO, on the worst days the smell is akin to someone tarring your roof.  The worst days being the refinery doing certain production functions on a warm day with low wind.  Which is to say, the middle of the summer.

On the positive side:  I've never heard of any crime problems there.  There is easy access to a large green space and to jogging trails.  If you work downtown the commute is minutes, probable only 10 minutes to campus (you could bike on nice days easy enough in 30 minutes).  Rent is affordable, amenities are OK as I recall.  You can walk to Oktoberfest (huge plus in my book)!   If you want to row the Tulsa Rowing club holds their practices (? whatever.) right next door (Conan71 could tell you more).  You have a good view of the river and downtown Tulsa from place in the complex.

I'll email some friends that lived there and post any feedback I get.

My sister lived there once and that pretty much sums up her experience.