Oklahoma
Gas at 87-Cents a Gallon? Yes, But it's GAS!
3 September 2008 - 6:00am
The New York Times
Utah appears to be just what Texas oilman, T. Boone Pickens, had in mind with his new energy plan that calls for widespread use of natural gas to replace gasoline and diesel, even though only one vehicle is manufactured to run on it.
Urbanity Reaches Oklahoma City
31 July 2008 - 8:00am
NewsOK.com
'The Brownstones' is the name of a new housing development in Oklahoma City, an example of how urbanity is becoming a lifestyle choice. The video is highly promotional, but is worth watching to see the 'brownstone style" development in its setting.
Art Deco Capitals: South Beach, New York City...Tulsa?
20 June 2008 - 11:00am
Preservation
Preservationists are working to save numerous art deco architectural landmarks in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A boom began at the height of the oil boom and returned after modernism fell out of style.
Oklahoma's Car Culture Forced to Adapt
14 June 2008 - 9:00am
CNNMoney.com
Oklahoma City residents used to 70-mile commutes are turning to carpooling as gas hovers at $4 a gallon. But with the largest land area of any U.S. city, providing public transit remains a major challenge.
Oklahoma City Highway to Be Replaced with Park
22 May 2008 - 10:00am
USA Today
At one time, Oklahoma City is doing two things many cities have only hoped to: the city's getting rid of one of its aging inner-city highways and replacing it with a park.
Relocation of Sports Team Could Benefit Light Rail Plans
23 April 2008 - 8:00am
The Norman Transcript
Officials in Oklahoma is hoping to woo the Seattle Supersonics to relocate in Oklahoma City by offering tax incentives. One politician is hoping to advance plans for a light rail transit system by planting the idea with team officials.
In Oklahoma, Residents Prepare To Move From Superfund Site
20 January 2007 - 10:00am
The Washington Post
Residents of Picher, Oklahoma, must leave the town contaminated by lead and zinc mines. Although contaminated since the 1970s, only recent threats of cave-ins have convinced hold-outs to leave.
Interview: Oklahoma City Planning Director John M. Dugan
9 November 2006 - 8:00am
Planetizen talks with city planning officials to get an insider's perspective on the planning issues facing cities. In this interview, John M. Dugan, Director of Planning for the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, discusses the planning issues facing his city.
Tulsa Plans Manmade Islands For The Arkansas River
10 September 2006 - 5:00am
Tulsa World
The "Channels" would create a new location in the Tulsa area for people to live, work and play. The stated goal of the project is to fully utilize the Arkansas River, Tulsa's greatest natural asset, and attract more young professionals to Tulsa.
States Sue Each Other Over Inter-State Water Pollution
8 September 2006 - 7:00am
The Washington Post
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to act when pollution from one state affects a neighboring state. In the absence Of federal involvement, states have started to sue each other.
Here Comes The Neighborhood
31 December 2005 - 12:00pm
Oklahoma Gazette
A non-profit affordable housing developer sets an example as one of the first to move into an impoverished neighborhood.
What Is A City Block In Oklahoma Worth?
21 November 2005 - 12:00pm
The Oklahoman
The privately-owned, "Bricktown" historic block is purchased by a local custom home builder for $10.9 million.
Tulsa Offers $9.3 Million For Downtown Housing
14 August 2005 - 7:00am
Tulsa World
Funds from a half billion dollar capital improvements sales-tax initiative are earmarked for downtown residential development.
Downtown Oklahoma City's Untapped Housing Market
8 August 2005 - 6:00am
The Oklahoman
A new study shows that downtown Oklahoma City's 90's investments are beginning to pay off with an expected demand of at least 7,000 units within the next 10 years.
Can Armor And Aesthetics Be Combined?
3 May 2004 - 9:00am
The Chicago Tribune
Does the design of the new Oklahoma City federal building answer the question about how to balance security and openness?
Tough But Welcoming Architecture: A Sign of the Times
10 December 2003 - 9:00am
The Chicago Tribune
Blair Kamin of the Chicago Tribune favorably considers the design of the new federal Oklahoma City building, which 'tries to enhance the lives of its occupants while upgrading security.'
A Fat Blue Line Protects City's Bottom Line
11 December 2002 - 8:00am
The Miami Herald
Bethany, OK, has drawn a fat blue line around its city limits to keep its residents from unknowingly visiting businesses outside city boundaries.
Downtown Revitalization and New Urbanism
20 September 2002 - 8:00am
Urban Tulsa Weekly
Tulsa "the poster child of sprawl" struggles with urban redevelopment in and around its downtown.
Vision Summit Focuses On Reshaping Tulsa
12 July 2002 - 4:00pm
Tulsa World
Over 1000 interested Tulsans gather to hear noted futurist Glen Heimstra and former Indianapolis Mayor Bill Hudnut and provide imput on the future of the Tulsa region.
