Metro Jacksonville's review of Tulsa

[cannon_fodder]

I don't think this is a repeat, but Metro Jacksonville compares Tulsa and Jacksonville and then posts a ton of pictures and description of Tulsa.  Always interesting to see how others view us:

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-nov-downtown-revitalization-tulsa

About Tulsa

Tulsa and Jacksonville share a common trait as early 20th century boom cities. Jacksonville rapidly grew into a southern metropolis with its population rising to 129,549 between the Great Fire of 1901 and 1930.  Across the country, Tulsa came to life after the area's first oil well was established in 1901. Known as the "Oil Capital of the World," Tulsa's population swelled to 141,258 between 1901 and 1930. The city's success in the energy industry promoted construction booms in the Art Deco style during the 1920s and 1930s.
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(due to the pictures being embedded, just click the link)

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-nov-downtown-revitalization-tulsa

[carltonplace]

Thanks for posting this. I find it interesting that we have common "walkability" scores, and the same problem with surface parking.

[heironymouspasparagus]

On the other hand, it carries the dubious distinction of being one of the largest American cities not providing public transit seven days a week.

[TheArtist]

On the other hand, it carries the dubious distinction of being one of the largest American cities not providing public transit seven days a week.

I was actually struck by how much better their walk scores were.  There is quite a difference between a 74 and an 88.   

[Red Arrow]

I was actually struck by how much better their walk scores were.  There is quite a difference between a 74 and an 88.   

Where did the 74 come from?
http://www.walkscore.com/OK

A while ago I was able to put in an address and get a walkscore.  This must be the wrong place as it only lists some cities.

[TheArtist]

Where did the 74 come from?
http://www.walkscore.com/OK

A while ago I was able to put in an address and get a walkscore.  This must be the wrong place as it only lists some cities.

The 74 is for the entire downtown as a whole.  Type in "downtown Tulsa".  Btw, the corner of 6th and Boston where my shop is gets an 89, not bad. 

[Red Arrow]

The 74 is for the entire downtown as a whole.  Type in "downtown Tulsa".  Btw, the corner of 6th and Boston where my shop is gets an 89, not bad. 

Thanks.  We occasionally have internet "issues" here.  When I tried earlier, it wouldn't accept a typed-in address or neighborhood.

[sauerkraut]

Jacksonville & OKC have one big thing in common, they are both the largest cities area wise. I believe Jacksonville is #1 in land area and OKC is #2. I forgot how many square miles each one is with out looking it up.

[Townsend]

I forgot how many square miles each one is with out looking it up.

Go ahead, we'll wait.

[LeGenDz]

I thought Houston was up there with OKC?

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[LeGenDz]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_area