Scenario Indicators

The following indicators help you compare each scenario’s performance over the next couple of decades based on its impact on people, the economy, transportation and the community and environment. Each indicator is based on projections for the year 2030.

People

Population Growth - out of a total 164,000 expected residents

Tulsa’s future vitality depends a lot on its ability to grow. Each scenario performs differently in how it attracts newcomers to the city, instead of the suburbs.

New Housing Mix - % of all new housing construction

Each scenario emphasizes a different mix of new kinds of housing.

Total Housing Mix - % of all housing units

But overall, each scenario would result in Tulsa remaining a city with a majority of single-family homes.

Economy

New Jobs Added - out of a total 53,000 expected jobs

The City of Tulsa competes for jobs with the suburbs and other jurisdictions around it. Each scenario performs differently in how many new jobs Tulsa is able to attract.

Value of New Construction

Each scenario would stimulate a different amount of new construction investment in the city based on new growth.

Transportation

Public Transportation Investments

Tulsa has historically dedicated almost all of its transportation investments to roads. Each scenario envisions a different emphasis on roads, transit, walking, and biking investments.

How will Tulsans Get Around?

Like in most American cities, most Tulsans will still use their cars to get around. But the ease of using transit, walking or biking varies with each scenario.

How Much Time will Tulsans Spend Each Day in a Car?

Each scenario’s transportation investment priorities affect the length of time the average Tulsan will spend in their car.

Community & Environment

New Homes Built within a 1/2 Mile of a Tulsa Public School

Each scenario would add a different amount of new homes and students near existing public schools in the city.

New Residents Living within 1/2 Mile of Parks, the Arkansas River, and Open Space

The number of new residents living near parks, the river, and open space is different for each scenario.

Additional Indicators

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