Scenarios at a Glance

This page provides an overall summary of each scenario. It is designed to help you fill out the survey. Your answers to the survey will help shape Tulsa's future.

Scenario Overview

Scenario A: Trends Continue

Scenario A follows a business as usual trend of growing outward and beyond the city. Most housing is built in new single family subdivisions. Most jobs are located in new office parks along highway corridors. People depend upon their cars to get to work, the store, and school. Few parks and destinations are within walking distance.

Scenario B: Main Streets

Scenario B follows a traditional model of growth along Main Streets. Diverse housing types are built in existing communities on underutilized lots or in new nearby neighborhoods. New jobs are located in shops and offices along linear main streets or within enhanced town centers. Investments in transit provide new bus, rail, and streetcar service. Paths link neighborhoods and parks, and promote pedestrian and bike travel.

Scenario C: New Centers

Scenario C directs growth into New Centers as well as downtown. The New Centers act as complete communities where people can find jobs, shopping and services within a short distance. The downtown captures new investment and acts as a vibrant cultural center. An extensive system of bus, rail, and streetcar link the New Centers to each other and downtown. People live within walking distance of parks and open space.

Scenario D: Centered City

Scenario D captures most growth within the downtown core and close-in neighborhood centers. Downtown rivals other great cities in culture, nightlife, unique neighborhoods, and quality of life. Most new housing occurs within the city in the form of townhomes, condos and apartments. The employment climate invites entrepreneurs and small businesses. High-quality transit serves people throughout the city. Access to open space is within walking distance.

Quick Summary

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