OKC Plan, 2000-2020 - City of Oklahoma City

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Traditional Neighborhoods The Traditional Neighborhoods development area includes Oklahoma City's historic town site and surrounding neighborhoods that were developed along the early transit lines. Most of these areas are characterized by the simple geometry of “grid” streets with some diagonal boulevards. They contain a rich variety of architectural styles and a mixture of land uses. Recent decades have seen many of these areas, which radiate from downtown, go through a period of gradual but persistent economic decline. They house a disproportionate number of Oklahoma City's poorest residents, suffer from higher crime rates and have lacked consistent private investment in recent decades. Most of these areas are in need of revitalization. Assets A wide variety of architectural styles that adds lasting texture and interest to historical neighborhoods. Conveniently located close to downtown and in the center of the region. Lack of traffic congestion due to the overlapping capacity of the grid street system, convenient access to freeway system, and outmigration. Proximity to the MAPS projects Mature trees that create an urban forest Ethnic diversity that adds variety and interest to the area. Organized neighborhoods and business associations which are actively involved in the area's revitalization. Neighborhood oriented elementary schools and quality magnet schools. The availability of special funds and programs to assist in the area's revitalization, such as CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and HOME (Home Investment Partnership Program). A grid layout that is convenient for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. Large inventory of quality historic housing stock available for rehabilitation. Development patterns with street orientation that is easily adaptable to neighborhood watch and community policing programs. Proximity to major employment centers, such as downtown, Capitol-Medical Center, Shepherd Mall, Tinker Air Force Base/General Motors, and Reno-Meridian area. Directions Continue programs designed to preserve historic assets, while allowing appropriate change as historic neighborhoods are revitalized. Take advantage of the natural assets of the area by encouraging redevelopment that supports the character and charm of the traditional city. 3
Continue supporting the capacity of neighborhood, non-profit and business organizations that support revitalization programs with performance measures. Support the redevelopment of neighborhood oriented elementary schools to provide a focus for neighborhood revitalization. Develop a CIP (Capital Improvements Program) that supports and encourages private investment in revitalization areas. Encourage redevelopment by removing regulatory barriers. Encourage middle income families to return to the revitalization areas. Provide incentives to develop infill housing and businesses on the large inventory of vacant lots in the revitalization areas and maintenance of existing stock. Reduce crime through increased enforcement activity and community policing. Improve the appearance of strip commercial streets, with appropriate facade improvements, landscaping, parking lot improvements and enhanced signage limitations. Downtown Oklahoma City’s downtown, like downtowns throughout the nation, experienced a decline in economic vitality in the period following World War II. A number of factors contributed to this decline—plentiful land available for development at the City’s periphery, flat terrain with an absence of natural geographical boundaries, school desegregation, increased reliance on the automobile, an improved middle class standard of living, and competition from adjoining cities. In an effort to redress the decline of downtown Oklahoma City, over a thousand buildings were torn down between the 1960s and the 1980s to create a platform for renewal. This renaissance effort had been only partially realized when the oil bust of the early 1980s hit, sending downtown into an economic tailspin. In order to reverse the trend of decline, voters, in 1993, approved a series of bold new construction and refurbishment projects, collectively referred to as MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects). The 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building interrupted the momentum for renewal, but with the completion of the first MAPS projects and the finalization of bombing repairs and reconstruction, investment interest in downtown is resurging. The challenge now is to capitalize on the gains made in the last few years in order to create reinvestment momentum that will continue indefinitely. New investment must be able to build off what already exists; it must be able to successfully compete with the suburban market; and it must contribute to the creation of a self sustaining, down-turn resistant downtown community that functions beyond the 9 to 5 work day. There are no short term fixes. Any new investment must be focused on the long term and must be sustainable. 4
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Page 5 and 6: Explanatory Notes This plan provide
Page 8 and 9: Rural Neighborhoods Rural areas are
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Page 14 and 15: Regional Shopping Centers The City
Page 16: Land Use and Design
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Provide a definite division between
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The quality and availability of pub
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Fire Protection The Fire Department
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Water Supply The City of Oklahoma C
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Service Standards 100 gallons per
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Animal Welfare The Animal Welfare D
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Open space and a well-balanced park
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Actions Parks Plan Prepare a Parks
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OKLAHOMA CITY PARKS FACILITIES Neig
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Harn Garden NE 16th and Stiles 9.30
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Education is a critically important
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OKLAHOMA CITY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
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Seek means to contribute to mainten
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Historic Preservation
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Most Oklahoma City residents know t
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Promotion of Historic Neighborhoods
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Develop vacant parcels with appropr
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Culture
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OKLAHOMA CITY Cultural Resources Do
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Directions Increase public awarene
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Historic Preservation Designate pu
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Surveys of Oklahoma City residents
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Directions Improve the appearance
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Seek changes in state legislation t
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Private Development Enhance the ap
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Beautification Master Plan A compre
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Oil production, agriculture, transp
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Actions Public-Private Initiatives
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Environmental Concerns
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Water Resources Drinking water in t
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Limit and reduce the use of pestici
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Regional Context
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OKLAHOMA CITY AREA New Housing Cons
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The City has several key public tru
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Implementation
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Plan policies: • Incorporate the
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Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
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Drainage Regulations Review the Ci
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Code Enforcement Evaluate the City
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Education Establish cooperative pl
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