Who we are
Founded in 2020, the Tulsa Global District is a 501(c)3 organization committed to commercial revitalization of the 21st St & S Garnett Road commercial corridor. As a Main Street America Affiliate™, Tulsa Global District is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.
We are also a participant in the Tulsa Planning Office's Destination Districts program.
Tulsa Global District supports local businesses, celebrates the area’s rich cultural heritage, and works to create a safe, welcoming neighborhood for all.
Our mission
Our mission is to invest in the Global District by creating economic opportunities, fostering community connections, and celebrating the area's many cultures.
Our vision
The Tulsa Global District will be a safe neighborhood, a destination for economic opportunity, and an international model for celebrating cultural richness.
Global District Boundaries
The Tulsa Global District in East Tulsa, as shown on the map, is bounded by 11th Street to the north, the Martin Regional Library to the south, Highway 169 to the west, and Disney Elementary School to the east. This area highlights the diversity and culture of Tulsa’s international community.
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The National Main Street Center was established as a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1980 as a way to address the issues facing older and historic downtowns. Working with a nationwide network of coordinating programs and local communities, Main Street has helped over 2,000 communities across the county bring economic vitality back to downtown, while celebrating their historic character and bringing communities together.
Main Street America believes Main Streets are for everyone. At the core of the approach to revitalization is a commitment to created places of shared prosperity, equal access to opportunity, and inclusive engagement.
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For more than 30 years, Oklahoma’s Main Street program has been pumping new life back into the heart of communities across the state. Historic preservation, downtown revitalization efforts and powerful economic stimulation combine to restore the core assets of communities and enhance the quality of life for Oklahomans. Since 1986, Oklahoma Main Street programs have generated more than $1.8 billion in total public and private reinvestment, created 20,071 new jobs and helped in the development of 5,839 new or expanded small businesses.
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The Main Street Four-Point Approach™ is tailored to meet the needs and opportunities of each local program. It encompasses work in four distinct areas – Design, Economic Vitality, Promotion, and Organization – that are combined to address all of the commercial district’s needs.