Conclusion

As Tulsans we must recognize that the future will not be like the past and we will need to adjust to changing conditions, particularly the exigencies of funding local government, transitioning from fossil fuels and accommodating social transformations due to demographic shifts and advances in technology. Because of these changes and the political difficulties of producing a traditional comprehensive plan for a medium to large city like Tulsa, many cities are producing strategies and frameworks to guide their future direction.[107] The strategies explored here are intended to present some creative approaches for such a framework; most are broad outlines that will require additional research, development, and testing. While not all of the strategies will necessarily bear fruit, it should be recognized that they are intended to be part of an integrated approach to be pursued as complementary efforts to make Tulsa a better city. Finally, it is important to remember that a city is not just a collection of individuals looking out for their own interests while living in close proximity, but rather a group of citizens and neighbors cooperating, collaborating and compromising to create a greater whole than they can achieve by themselves.

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[107] Donald L. Elliot discusses these difficulties on pages 55-56 in his book, A Better Way to Zone: Ten Principles to Create More Livable Cities by Island Press: 2008.