Envision Comanche Planning Kickoff October 25, 2018

Agenda Welcome and Opening Remarks Planning Presentation Next Steps Q&A

Vision and Goals Resident and community-supported planning process One-for-one replacement of Comanche units Highlight, enhance and improve economic and cultural diversity of 36th North corridor Create a mixed-income, mixed-use community Green, sustainable and financially feasible development Connect with and leverage other local initiatives

Background and Context THA-owned property Comanche Park Apartments (271 units) Close to Tulsa Tech, Shops on Peoria Neighborhood assets: Health clinic Elementary/middle school Workforce development programs Engaged churches Long-time residents

Existing Site Built in 1969 271 units serving over 600 residents 17- 1 br 96 - 2br 128 - 3br 20 - 4br 14 - 5br Units range from 599 to 1608 sqft 26.1 total acres Property includes resource center with gymnasium, computer access and community room

Target Neighborhood

Planning grant motivations: Planning Big Picture Planning grant motivations: Target neighborhood is landlocked from Tulsa’s growing economy Target neighborhood is currently designated as a low-access food desert Lack of retail opportunities Low performing elementary schools (as of 2016 report card) High crime rate INCOG designated area of growth Peoria BRT 36th Street North streetscape improvements

Tulsa Housing Authority THA Strategic Planning Team Team Organization Tulsa Housing Authority THA Strategic Planning Team Architect and Engineering Firm

HOUSING TECHNICAL TEAM NEIGHBORHOOD TECHNICAL TEAM Governance Structure TIER 1: THA/COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP (CAG) IMPLEMENTATION TEAM & COMMUNITY LEADERS TIER 2: WORKING GROUPS PEOPLE WORKING GROUP HOUSING WORKING GROUP NEIGHBORHOOD WORKING GROUP RESIDENTS & STAKEHOLDERS PEOPLE TECHNICAL TEAM Tasks: Resident needs assessment People plan development Partnership development and relationships Education Employment training HOUSING TECHNICAL TEAM Tasks: Physical plan Financing plan Coordination with City/Utilities/Planning Sustainability plan development Site acquisition plan development NEIGHBORHOOD TECHNICAL TEAM Tasks: Commercial/Retail Plan Transportation Plan Infrastructure Plan Safety Plan Recreation Plan EXPERTS & PROFESSIONALS

Work Groups Overview People Housing Neighborhood Resident needs assessment Crime prevention strategies Employment and self-sufficiency plan Cradle to grave education plan Health and wellness initiatives Partner development People Physical site plan Financing plan Sustainability planning Phasing plan Relocation strategies Utilities planning/City coordination Housing Transportation plan Recreation and green space Commercial/retail plan Pedestrian/connectivity plan Neighborhood

Connecting with Partners Focus areas: Residents, the neighborhood, housing and education Resident services planning: THA/partners Neighborhood/Housing: THA/partners/A&E firm Education: TPS/Tulsa Tech/Educare Identify and form working groups Hunter

Leveraging Community Initiatives TEDC Initiatives (grocery store) TDA Initiatives (TIF district) Peoria BRT line Habitat For Humanity initiatives in the area GKFF Industrial Park plan Crossover church initiatives NTEDi initiatives 36th St. North infrastructure and streetscape improvements

Community Engagement Door knocking Accessible community meetings Multiple, community-inclusive design workshops Multiple streams of communication Email Newsletter Flyers Website Multiple ways to provide input: Resident survey Interactive website Small group meetings Community information fairs Community engagement events/activities Meetings and focus groups

Process Timeline Fall/Winter 2019 Fall 2018 Winter 2018 Spring 2019 Existing Conditions Assessment Market Assessment Analysis Envisioning the Future Community Concept Development Final Concept Development Adopting the Final Plan Fall/Winter 2019 Fall 2018 Winter 2018 Spring 2019 Summer 2019

Our Work: To Listen and To Learn Phase One: Assess Current Conditions Needs assessment Inventory of neighborhood resources Inventory of existing buildings and infrastructure Market and economic analysis Phase Two: Explore Options/Alternatives One-for-one replacement Relocation/rehousing Demolition Off-site replacement opportunities Site designs, structure types and accessibility Housing mix Development phasing Phase Three: Preferred Plan Replacement housing plan Building/improving on neighborhood assets Land use, density, open space, connectivity and zoning Infrastructure Feasible financing plan Partners and implementation Rhae

Planning Timeline and Next Steps Administrative Pre-Planning (duration: up to three months) Set and finalize planning schedule and budget Meet with residents and community partners to review envisioning process Complete architect and engineering (A&E) RFP selection process Meet with university partners to discuss comprehensive needs assessment process Identify potential community engagement events to include within planning calendar

Planning Timeline and Next Steps Phase One Current Conditions (duration: up to 6 months) Official kick-off for envisioning process occurs Recruitment of members for CAG and work group teams, with initial meetings held A&E team selected with existing conditions process completed, including the occurrence of initial charrette workshop Comprehensive needs assessment/resident survey finalized and initiated, with residents hired to serve as survey proctors Work group meetings held to catalog existing services, identify potential gaps and develop initial strategies and goals At least one community engagement event occurs Market assessment study RFP process initiated Master plan outline produced

Best Practices A&E firm in place as early in the process as possible RFP submissions due November 1 Comprehensive needs assessment implemented within first three months of planning process Survey being finalized with CAG to review in November Residents serving as proctors for the needs assessment; use of paper surveys Intend to hire at least five Comanche Park residents At least one community engagement event (as possible) per phase to maintain resident involvement and input As possible, implementation of early action activities throughout planning process

Opportunities for Involvement Sign up today to serve on the Community Advisory Group and/or each individual work group People Housing Neighborhood Sign-up sheets located at back table as well as at the THA table in the gym Surveys also available to determine best days and times for CAG and work group meetings; general consensus will be used to set those meetings

HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Jeff Hall Vice President of Strategic Planning & Intergovernmental Affairs jeff.hall@tulsahousing.org www.TulsaHousing.org