1. Envision Comanche
Planning Kickoff
October 25, 2018

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Existing Site Built in 1969 271 units serving over 600 residents
17- 1 br
96 - 2br br
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

6. Target Neighborhood

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Community Engagement Door knocking Accessible community meetings
Multiple, community-inclusive design workshops
Multiple streams of communication
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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Jeff Hall
Vice President of Strategic Planning & Intergovernmental Affairs