A couple of points to preface my question
- I grew up outside of Tulsa and went to school/graduated from TU
- I always considered Tulsa a very aesthetically attractive city ( the river, hills and cleanliness were key attributes)
- I have not lived in Tulsa for 25+ years but visit 3 - 4 times a year.
- So I am not coming to the question from a historically negative position nor am I wanting this to turn into a political debate so....
It seems to me that the City/residents do not take the same level of pride or upkeep has they once did.
Specifically when you look at the physical maintenance of streets, buildings , homes (throughout not just selected areas) that Tulsa has slipped while OKC (a place I do not care for) has vastly improved. Also people within the city use to rally around things related to the city based on what I have read and am told that is not the case. I remember when TU football needed attendance for a game many years ago against Montana St they appealed to city pride and people came out. Would that be the case today? I get the impression but hope I am wrong that by in large Tulsan's have become apathetic.
If you disagree about my premise tell me why. If you agree what has changed and what could be done?
This post was edited on 11/11 7:37 AM by TU1NNJ
This post was edited on 11/11 8:42 AM by TU1NNJ
- I grew up outside of Tulsa and went to school/graduated from TU
- I always considered Tulsa a very aesthetically attractive city ( the river, hills and cleanliness were key attributes)
- I have not lived in Tulsa for 25+ years but visit 3 - 4 times a year.
- So I am not coming to the question from a historically negative position nor am I wanting this to turn into a political debate so....
It seems to me that the City/residents do not take the same level of pride or upkeep has they once did.
Specifically when you look at the physical maintenance of streets, buildings , homes (throughout not just selected areas) that Tulsa has slipped while OKC (a place I do not care for) has vastly improved. Also people within the city use to rally around things related to the city based on what I have read and am told that is not the case. I remember when TU football needed attendance for a game many years ago against Montana St they appealed to city pride and people came out. Would that be the case today? I get the impression but hope I am wrong that by in large Tulsan's have become apathetic.
If you disagree about my premise tell me why. If you agree what has changed and what could be done?
This post was edited on 11/11 7:37 AM by TU1NNJ
This post was edited on 11/11 8:42 AM by TU1NNJ