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Crosbie Heights neighborhood threatened by blight claim, slashed property values

Homeowners in a revitalizing historic neighborhood west of downtown Tulsa are feeling threatened by a sudden drop in the County Assessor's valuation of their lots and the persistent interest of the Tulsa Development Authority, the agency that seeks "blighted" property for redevelopment.

Posted by Michael Bates on January 19, 2020 1:23 PM

Finally: TDA to allow Wilkinses to develop across from ballpark

A proposed hotel/office/retail development in the Bob Wills District that was stymied in 2008 by Mayor Kathy Taylor and the Tulsa Development Authority now looks to move forward, five years later and after a lawsuit and settlement. The half-block west of Elgin between Archer and Brady is owned by the...

Posted by Michael Bates on July 31, 2013 12:49 PM

Novus Homes sues City of Tulsa for interference

Last fall Novus Homes LLC, W3 Development LLC, and principals of the two companies filed suit against Tulsa Development Authority for breach of contract involving TDA's termination of the exclusive negotiating period with Novus Homes LLC for redevelopment of the vacant the half-block west of Elgin Avenue between Archer and...

Posted by Michael Bates on April 15, 2009 5:39 PM

Downtown Drillers ballpark and the Tulsa Stadium Trust -- quotes of the day

From "Floyd," on TulsaNow's public forum, regarding the Trust Indenture for the Tulsa Stadium Trust: Sigh. If they had just decided to build a stadium and then created a set of special design codes for the stadium district, they could be moving dirt soon. But they can't help themselves from...

Posted by Michael Bates on August 18, 2008 7:07 PM

Tulsa Stadium Trust on Council committee agenda

The agenda for tomorrow's Tulsa City Council Urban and Economic Development committee includes a discussion of a draft of the Tulsa Stadium Trust indenture, the Title 60 Trust that will get to spend the money raised by the downtown assessment district the Council approved last month. The proposal creates a...

Posted by Michael Bates on August 11, 2008 6:26 PM

Shahadi must go

When a mayoral appointee to a city authority, board, or commission behaves badly, it's rare that our elected officials have an immediate opportunity for corrective action. Tulsa Development Authority (TDA) board member George Shahadi has been nominated by Mayor Kathy Taylor for another term. His renomination comes before the City...

Posted by Michael Bates on August 11, 2008 6:12 PM

TDA breaks its word, dumps Lofts @ 120

What a day. We learned a lot. We learned that when the Tulsa Development Authority approves an exclusive negotiating period, it's not necessarily exclusive -- they'll shove you aside if a more powerful suitor comes along -- they may not negotiate in good faith, and the period may be terminated...

Posted by Michael Bates on August 7, 2008 11:36 PM