Growing Tulsa. Enriching Communities.

 

Realizing Tulsa’s Dreams

The mission of the Tulsa Development Authority is to improve Tulsa through programs and projects designed to utilize private and public resources that advance the physical, social, and economic wellbeing of citizens and neighborhoods throughout the City. To that end, our people are the key to realizing that dream.

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Tulsa Development Authority: Change Agent

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A plan is no more than words on paper until someone takes action. Since 2005, Tulsa has experienced a tremendous revival that many hoped for, but few imagined would ever happen.

Although many players have contributed to the seemingly overnight rebirth of Tulsa’s urban core, the Tulsa Development Authority has been a partner to the City of Tulsa, area developers and community members alike – serving as a genuine change agent. Although few in the City have been fully aware of TDA’s role.

Effective July 1st, the Tulsa Development Authority has partnered with the Tulsa Authority for Economic Opportunity to transform Tulsa's economic development efforts. Please visit the Connect page for information on our new office location, and the Meet the Team page to see a full list of staff supporting our economic development work.
 
Please contact the following staff for assistance:

  • Kian Kamas, Executive Director - kkamas@cityoftulsa.org: All inquiries related to Tulsa's economic development strategy and TDA's partnership with the Tulsa Authority for Economic Opportunity and its impact on the historic and future work of TDA.
  • Nia James, Director of Real Estate and Asset Management - njames@cityoftulsa.org: All inquiries related to TDA-owned real estate and properties, including requests for temporary use permits, acquisition inquiries, or inquiries related to active contracts.
  • Demauri Myers, Neighborhood Revitalization Manager - drmyers@cityoftulsa.org: All inquiries related to TDA sector plans, current or planned neighborhood redevelopment projects, or general inquiries related to redevelopment efforts.
  • Iesha Youngblood, Executive Assistant and Board Secretary - iyoungblood@cityoftulsa.org: All inquiries related to meetings of the Board of Commissioners. For requests to place an item for consideration on an upcoming Board Agenda, please cc: Kian Kamas, Executive Director.