City of Tulsa

The community conversation covered the city's ongoing initiatives across several key areas. Discussions included public safety improvements and the integration of mental health professionals into emergency response systems. Progress in animal services was noted, specifically regarding increased save rates. The city's homelessness strategy, involving the Safe Move program and the development of a low-barrier shelter in West Tulsa, was reviewed alongside eviction mitigation efforts and housing affordability goals. Additionally, the session highlighted economic development milestones, the launch of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families, and strengthened partnerships with tribal nations. A budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, exceeding one billion dollars, was presented to support these operational and community-focused projects.

The Resilient Tulsa strategic plan, developed in collaboration with community partners, serves as a roadmap for the City of Tulsa to become a center of opportunity for all its residents. The plan outlines four long-term visions: creating an inclusive future that honors all Tulsans, equipping all Tulsans to overcome barriers and thrive, advancing economic opportunity for all, and transforming city and regional systems to improve outcomes. It focuses on addressing underlying inequities, such as racial disparities, economic inequality, and disaster preparedness, through meaningful and measurable actions to foster a thriving and diverse future.

The Resilient Tulsa strategy, launched in June 2018, aims to transform the City of Tulsa into a place of equity and opportunity for all residents. This strategy is built upon four core visions: creating an inclusive future that honors all Tulsans, equipping residents to overcome barriers and thrive, advancing economic opportunity for all, and transforming city and regional systems to improve outcomes. The plan seeks to address systemic discrimination, foster flourishing communities, ensure long-term financial stability, and provide access to necessary civic services through integrated resilience practices.

This Annual Action Plan details the City of Tulsa's commitment to improving the quality of life for low and moderate-income Tulsans, as part of its 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. The plan focuses on seven priority areas: demolition of substandard housing, economic development, support for homeless and special populations, housing subsidies and assistance, housing acquisition, construction and rehabilitation, public facilities and infrastructure improvements, and public services. It outlines the actions and federal resources used to address these needs and incorporates additional funding from the CARES Act to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Tulsa's 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan aims to improve the quality of life for low- and moderate-income Tulsans by creating suitable living environments, improving affordable housing, and enhancing economic opportunities. Key priorities include increasing affordable housing units, providing housing assistance and homelessness services, and investing in neighborhood improvements. The plan also focuses on supporting victims of domestic violence, offering mental health treatment, assisting individuals with disabilities, creating job creation and employment opportunities, and providing services to meet basic needs for low-income households. Strategic goals encompass acquisition and new construction of affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, rental housing subsidies, homelessness services, housing and services for people with HIV/AIDS, services for special populations, support services for low-income populations, public infrastructure and facilities improvements, clearance and demolition, and small business loans and employment opportunities.