JULY 24, 2018 COMMUNITY VISIONING WORKSHOP NO. 2
INTRODUCTION WHAT WE HEARD MARKET ANALYSIS DISTRICT PLAN FRAMEWORK SHORT TERM ACTIVATION NEXT STEPS ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN TODAY’S MEETING 001 002 003 004 005 006
COMMUNITY Website FEBRUARY - APRIL VISIONING WORKSHOP #2 COMMUNITY REVIEW OPEN HOUSE #3 ADOPTION FINAL PLAN Data Collection Arena District Tour/Audit Launch VISIONING Task 2 Progress Report Preliminary Concepts & Strategies Economic, Land Use, Connections & Brand analyses Design Alternatives & Costs Implementation Funding Phasing WORKSHOP #1 COMMUNITY Preferred STEERING ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN MARCH - MAY Approval MARCH - JUNE Review & MAY - AUGUST Concepts JUNE - SEPTEMBER KICK-OFF MEETING STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS COMMITTEE WE ARE HERE MEETING #2 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #1 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #3 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #5 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #4 Costs Schedule | overall project schedule Task 1 | Initiate & EVALUATE Task 2 | engage Task 3 | understand Task 4 | explore Task 5 | consent
30 Blocks NORTH STUDY AREA ± 165 Acres
Transform the area surrounding the Cox Business Center and BOK Center into a dynamic, mixed-use neighborhood and cultural district — one that acts as a gateway to Tulsa for visitors and a cultural destination for locals. Create the Tulsa Gateway District, a 21st Century neighborhood desirable for residents and visitors alike. ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN PLAN MISSION
Broaden and strengthen destination reflecting ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN term strategies. “wins” and resilient long- and leads to short-term private sector investment that guides public and Create an actionable plan neighborhoods. downtown and riverfront the District and its real distances between the area’s role in the Tulsa historical livelihood. Tulsa’s cultural and Shrink perceived and a thriving, mixed-use Uncover a distinct economy by identifying strategies to promote and foster district a limited-use area into growth. redevelopment and District Identity by telling a bold story through dynamic parks & plazas, placemaking, landmarks, messaging, and public art. Reposition the area from FIVE PRINCIPLES 01 02 Project principles 03 04 05
WHAT WE HEARD
ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN PUBLIC OUTREACH SUMMARY (THROUGH June) 84+ STAKEHOLDERS 90+ WORKSHOP ATTENDEES 103 Online Participants 30+ Urban Hike Participants 4 Steering Committee Meetings
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING 2 TUESDAY, MAY 8 PUBLIC WORKSHOP 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 COMMUNITY VISIONING WORKSHOP NO. 1 90+ ATTENDEES ± 90 ATTENDEES
BOK CENTER CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY COX BUSINESS CENTER ALOFT HOTEL DOUBLETREE HOTEL MAYO HOTEL CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE ONEOK CENTER CENTRAL PARK CONDOMINIUMS Strengths WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS? WHAT IS WORKING WELL?
STATE OF OKLAHOMA BUILDINGS & PARKING LOTS 2ND STREET RAMP DENVER AVENUE TRANSIT STATION 5TH ST. CIVIC PLAZA PLAZA OF THE AMERICAS PAGE-BELCHER FEDERAL BUILDING PARKING LOTS Weaknesses WHAT ARE THE WEAKNESSES? WHAT IS NOT WORKING WELL?
PLAZA OF THE AMERICAS PAGE-BELCHER FEDERAL BUILDING 5TH ST. CIVIC PLAZA DENVER AVENUE TRANSIT STATION RAILROAD TRACKS 2ND STREET RAMP CONNECTIONS TO RIVER INTERSECTION 7TH & LAWTON AVENUE PAGE NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION TO CHARLES BUILDINGS & PARKING LOTS STATE OF OKLAHOMA PARKING LOT Priorities WHAT ARE THE PRIORITIES? WHERE SHOULD WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS?
ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN and Apartments.” Make the area more connected to the rest of downtown and other districts, more cohesive and pedestrian friendly.” The Arena District should offer high- end urban hotel options for visitors of the BOK and Convention Center along with upscale restaurants fjtting for those having a night on the town.” More Pop-up Shops and Green Space. Downtown Grocery to meet needs of Visitors and Residents per new Hotels More restaurants and shops with no Destination for visitors of all ages - setbacks and large glass windows to highlight activity and safety.” More mixed use buildings with residential, shops and eateries.” My hope is that the Arena District will become the downtown sector that connects the Riverside corridor to the Gathering Place.” To feel easily accessible from any other part of downtown.” I would like there to be easier access from the arena to other established not just the under 30’s.” concerts.” entertainment districts downtown.” services for people both during MORE THINGS TO DO & SEE MAKE IT MORE WALKABLE & BETTER CONNECTED MAKE IT A DESTINATION My vision is an entertainment district that is full of life even during times and days when an event is not happening at BOK.” My vision is for a more vibrant neighborhood with a variety of special events at the arena and in attracts people for more than just between.” To make this part of downtown more connected to central downtown and the river.” An active district with its own identity/personality that connects with adjacent neighborhoods.” Creation of a space that people would truly enjoy visiting and spending their money.” My vision is an area that is less auto centric. A walkable, bikeable area that YOUR VISION FOR THE DISTRICT | MAJOR THEMES
CONVENTION CENTER & HOTELS PAGE-BELCHER FEDERAL BUILDING ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN facilitate more appropriate uses for the District. • There is strong interest in having the City secure this site to appropriate location for the building’s current tenants. • The long-term redevelopment of this site hinges on fjnding an “weakness” and the top “priority” for the district. • The Page-Belcher was identifjed by workshop attendees as both a top suitable location. • The CBC will need to be expanded by 300,000 to 400,000 square feet to continue to remain • The City and MTTA should signifjcantly upgrade security and/or fjnd a more perceived lack of safety in the Arena District. • The current station is identifjed as downtown’s top “weakness,” as it contributes to a DENVER AVENUE TRANSIT CENTER with room block capabilities and meeting facilities in close proximity to the CBC. • According to the Lost Business Report, there is a need for more full-service rooms/hotel competitive. WHAT WE HEARD: SUMMARY
BOK CENTER renovated, and the spaces below the plaza are intimidating/feel unsafe. ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN attendees as “priorities” for infjll. • The surface lots in the district were identifjed by workshop ground-level uses and residential. • New infjll development should focus on mixed-use with active MIXED-USE & INFILL DEVELOPMENT refmective of the district. • The Plaza of the Americas is a very underwhelming public space, not for the district, since it lacks green space, feels isolated, is only partially • The BOK Center is one of the Arena District’s top “strengths” due to its great offering of • The current 5th Street Civic Center Plaza was identifjed as a “weakness” neighborhood development. central gathering area that can host events of all sizes and serve as a catalyst for • There is a need for more and higher-quality park space in the district, such as a PUBLIC SPACE the surface parking lots. • There is desire for infjll mixed-use development surrounding the BOK Center, including • During non-event days, the BOK Center block feels inactive and lacks people and energy. concerts and events, and the visitors it brings into the district. WHAT WE HEARD: SUMMARY
GATEWAYS & CONNECTIONS • Lighting is poor throughout the district, which makes streets feel unsafe at ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN complementary to surrounding districts. • The district should develop a unique sense of place that is area as a true district or neighborhood. • The district lacks a cohesive identity, with many not identifying the IDENTITY night. district feel isolated and unsafe. A revitalized district will fjx this. • The district often makes an unwelcoming fjrst impression of Downtown Tulsa. • The lack of people walking along streets and in public spaces makes the SAFETY within the district is a priority. • The district experiences a large number of yearly visitors, so improved wayfjnding riverfront. • The district has the potential to have a meaningful and convenient connection to the superblock development patterns, and railroad and highway under and overpasses. • Connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods and districts is poor due to auto-centric streets, WHAT WE HEARD: SUMMARY
MARKET ANALYSIS
Residential
10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0 THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL COHORT HAS GROWN AT A SLOWER RATE IN DOWNTOWN TULSA THAN IN BOTH THE CITY AND THE MSA. ARENA DISTRICT MASTER PLAN YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CITY OF TULSA DOWNTOWN TULSA MSA
9 Few employees working Downtown also live there. salaries of over $80,000 industries with average annual of Downtown workers are in employees also live Downtown of Downtown Tulsa’s 27,500 Jobs in Downtown Tulsa 0.0%-0.2% 0.2%-0.4% 0.4%-0.7% 0.7%-0.9% 0.9%-1.1% 1.1%-1.3% 1.3%-1.5% also live Downtown of Downtown Tulsa’s 27,500 employees Jobs in Downtown Tulsa Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Longitudinal Household-Employer Dynamics 27,500+ 1% 42%
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