Public art and landscaping activation at Whittier Square
Summary
The Kendall-Whittier business improvement district is in its final year; assessments of $47,604.31 fund landscaping, trash removal, security, and beautification. Three properties were exempted after rezoning, cutting the budget by about $1,030.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Business owners in the district pay flat annual assessments totaling about $47,600 for district services.
Kendall-Whittier businesses and visitors who benefit from security, landscaping, and beautification services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tulsa Development Authority - Aug 27, 2026
A TDA-owned lot south of the Kendall-Whittier Library has been a magnet for trash and loitering. The approved project adds a gateway sculpture painted by a local artist, native plants designed to discourage shortcuts and loitering, solar lighting, and a water line — all grant-funded with no city dollars.
Council Urban & Economic Development Committee - Apr 22, 2026
The Kendall-Whittier business improvement district is in its final year; assessments of $47,604.31 fund landscaping, trash removal, security, and beautification. Three properties were exempted after rezoning, cutting the budget by about $1,030.
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