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Transcript of Tactical Urbanism in Oklahoma
Shane Hampton OU Institute for Quality Communities
TACTICAL URBANISM in Oklahoma
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Institute for Quality Communities
WHAT’S TACTICAL URBANISM? Lighter, quicker, cheaper, experimental problem-solving for cities.
TACTICAL URBANISM
CHAIRBOMBING
WAYFINDING
TRAFFIC CALMING
TRAFFIC CALMING
STREET DESIGN
If there is a problem or opportunity in the
neighborhood, how can we address it more
quickly?
YOU’RE ALREADY DOING IT Many traditions in Oklahoma are examples of tactical urbanism, too.
POP-UP MARKET
POP-UP MARKET
WAYFINDING
STREET FESTIVAL
AROUND OKLAHOMA People are using tactical urbanism to make a difference in Oklahoma.
START NORMAN Artists, non-profits, and OU students reuse an abandoned lumberyard and test a new design for Main Street.
BETTER BLOCK OKC Volunteers and partnerships transform a mostly vacant block into a special place.
TULSA STREET CRED Young professionals communicate their vision for life in Tulsa with major annual projects.
MORE TACTICAL URBANISM Parklets, pop-ups, and placemaking of all sizes.
WHY? Will this work? Is there a market for my product? Can we create new value? How do we tell our civic leaders?