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Tulsa World: Catoosa Outlet Mall

September 10, 2014 tulsauwc No Coment

‘Cherokee Outlets’ to bring 1,000 jobs to Catoosa

Simon Property Group announced last month it would build an upscale outlet mall in west Tulsa. Simon is also owner of Woodland Hills Mall in Tulsa.

About 70,000 cars per day pass by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, which boasts a 90 percent occupancy rate for overnight guests.

The Hard Rock announcement coincides with news of other major retail centers under development or construction in northeast Oklahoma and the Tulsa area.

Tulsa World: Editorial

September 8, 2014 tulsauwc No Coment

Tulsa World Editorial: City can ease Turkey Mountain anxieties

It’s the city’s job to make sure all voices are heard as retail moves into the area previously used by nature lovers in the Turkey Mountain area. Everyone may not get their ideal solution, but as many interests as possible should be accommodated.

Turkey Mountain, Private Property – A bloggers thoughts.

September 8, 2014 tulsauwc No Coment

Update on Turkey Mountain: Addressing the ‘private property’ argument

The property in question is private property. But how it’s managed or developed will have an impact on Tulsa, and for that reason, we all have a say in how that goes down. The rules that won’t allow a slaughterhouse to be built beyond your backyard fence are the same as those that will determine the fate of what happens at Turkey Mountain.

Tulsa World: Outlet Mall Revenue v. Projection

September 7, 2014 tulsauwc No Coment

Storms leave city of Stroud strapped

Like other centers in the outlet industry, business had dropped off.

At the end of October, sales in outlet center stores open at least a year had dropped almost 2 percent nationwide, according to Value Retail News.

In Stroud, about eight of the 53 stores were not in operation at the time of the tornado.

“Guess, Levi’s and the golf shop had left recently,” Maddux said. Another store was considering leaving, he said.

When the mall was announced, Tanger estimated the facility would generate $1.5 million in annual sales taxes for Stroud.

But the city has never seen figures that high.

City of Tulsa: Southwest Tulsa Planning

September 7, 2014 tulsauwc No Coment

Southwest Tulsa Planning

In 1988 the City published the Master Drainage Plan for Southwest Tulsa, and in 1994 voter approved 2.89 million for bridge improvements and flood control measures on Mooser Creek. The citizens later participated in the Mooser Creek Greenway plan. The genesis of the project included public involvement and a final plan with a schedule of tasks and a budget. The plan proposes a greenway along Mooser Creek that would prevent flooding , preserve floodplains and wildlife habitat, restore water quality, improve property values, and help meet the areas future transportation, recreation and educational needs. ( Mooser Creek Greenway plan pg.1-2 ).

As recommended in the Comprehensive Plan for the city, Mooser Creek Greenway will link together the watershed’s major recreation areas and facilities, including Turkey Mountain. A multi-purpose trail on the south side of Mooser main stream will connect with the River Parks’ system on the west bank of the Arkansas River. Nature trails will link Page Belcher and West Highlands Park with Lubell Park, Bales Park, and the YMCA Camp via the public and private school. The Greenway trails will allow citizens to access the watersheds many educational opportunities and institutions.