Mayor Bynum Proclaims April 5-9 Community Development Week In Tulsa

Press release from City of Tulsa:

April 5, 2021

As part of National Community Development Week, Mayor Bynum has proclaimed April 5 – 9, 2021, as National Community Development Week in the City of Tulsa.

The City of Tulsa is pleased to recognize the many programs and agencies that have made a tremendous impact in the Tulsa community with the support of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding.

Local development activities, such as affordable housing, home rehabilitations, demolitions, anti-poverty programs, youth programming, job training and other social service programs have been established in the Tulsa community from Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding.

“Because of HUD’s support and the incredible efforts our Grants Administration team has made, numerous programs and partners across Tulsa are making significant strides in successfully helping our fellow Tulsans, while positively impacting our local economy,” Mayor Bynum said. “Through our combined efforts in the midst of a challenging year, we are continuing to invest in early childhood education, contributing to neighborhood stabilization, and incentivizing economic growth.”

Over the past 5 years, more than $33 million dollars in CDBG and HOME funds have been used to improve the quality of life for nearly 185,000 Tulsans through projects related to public facilities, infrastructure, housing, job training and youth programs.

Some of the latest projects and initiatives to utilize HUD funding include:

• Job training and placements through Tulsa Community WorkAdvance, health services for those experiencing homelessness, meal distribution and youth enrichment efforts
• Certain sidewalks on North Hartford, E. 15th St. and on S. Lewis Ave.
• Rental housing at Brookhollow Landing, Ranch Acres Manor, Indianapolis, Pecan Creek and The Altamont
• Stabilizing neighborhoods by assisting families to purchase their first home

Businesses who have utilized HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Program include:

• North Tulsa Project Oasis Fresh Market grocery store (Slated to open in late Spring 2021 at The Shoppes on Peoria)
• Habit Boutique, 1717 N. Peoria Ave. (The Shoppes on Peoria)
• UPS Store, 1717 N. Peoria Ave. (The Shoppes on Peoria)
• Flash Flood Print Studios, 2421 E. Admiral Blvd.
• Cabin Boys Brewery. 1717 E. 7th St.

This press release was produced by the City of Tulsa. The views expressed here are the author’s own.