Comprehensive guide to downtown launched.

[Admin]

DOWNTOWN IS ALIVE!
TulsaNow, a Non-profit Grassroots Organization, Debuts Tulsa's Only Comprehensive Guide to Downtown called "Downtown Live."


Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 8th, 2008 –TulsaNow and a group of volunteers have debuted their "DowntownLive" project at the Tulsa Press Club. DowntownLive was conceived 6 months ago when a group of concerned citizens expressed their frustrations with the lack of a directory or map of Downtown available to visitors or citizens of the Tulsa area. TulsaNow organized the project and volunteers spent over 1,000 hours canvassing downtown, cataloging every public business inside of the Inner-Dispersal Loop, then compiling the information and creating both a comprehensive website and an easy-to-distribute printed guide. The printed map features an original artistic map created by Artist William Franklin that captures both the physical blocks and streets of Tulsa, as well as the spirit of Tulsa through its vibrant graphic elements. The printed maps will be distributed to businesses around Tulsa within the next few weeks. The website, www.DowntownLive.org, was created in conjunction with Evolution Studios.  It features detailed information on over 200 businesses and features hours, directions, pictures, reviews, ratings and much more.

If you believe in the DowntownLive project, we need volunteers and we need sponsors to cover costs such as printing. Anyone who wants to know more, or just wants to help, should send an email to downtownlive@tulsanow.org

[OurTulsa]

quote:Originally posted by Admin

DOWNTOWN IS ALIVE!
TulsaNow, a Non-profit Grassroots Organization, Debuts Tulsa's Only Comprehensive Guide to Downtown called "Downtown Live."


Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 8th, 2008 –TulsaNow and a group of volunteers have debuted their "DowntownLive" project at the Tulsa Press Club. DowntownLive was conceived 6 months ago when a group of concerned citizens expressed their frustrations with the lack of a directory or map of Downtown available to visitors or citizens of the Tulsa area. TulsaNow organized the project and volunteers spent over 1,000 hours canvassing downtown, cataloging every public business inside of the Inner-Dispersal Loop, then compiling the information and creating both a comprehensive website and an easy-to-distribute printed guide. The printed map features an original artistic map created by Artist William Franklin that captures both the physical blocks and streets of Tulsa, as well as the spirit of Tulsa through its vibrant graphic elements. The printed maps will be distributed to businesses around Tulsa within the next few weeks. The website, www.DowntownLive.org, was created in conjunction with Evolution Studios.  It features detailed information on over 200 businesses and features hours, directions, pictures, reviews, ratings and much more.

If you believe in the DowntownLive project, we need volunteers and we need sponsors to cover costs such as printing. Anyone who wants to know more, or just wants to help, should send an email to downtownlive@tulsanow.org

Take the comma out of your link and it will work alot better.

[MDepr2007]

How come no "parks" in categories?

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by MDepr2007

How come no "parks" in categories?

Good idea. Thanks for the suggestion. []



www.DowntownLive.org  

[TheArtist]

Here is the front of the printed map that we have designed. Will still do some more tweaking, add some more iconic buildings and such.  We wanted to create a map that was unique, fun and funky, something that would grab peoples attention and be enjoyable to use.  We are going to try and see about having large versions, approx 3' x 5' or larger, placed in prominent areas like the BOK Arena. Plus have some at the street Kiosks with "you are here" labels.

I think it turned out to be something really fun and unique for downtown Tulsa. How often have you run across a map that looks like this before? []

[TheArtist]

We would still like to have more volunteers to take photos of the different places we have listed downtown.  We need both an interior and exterior shot of each place. If you see a place that does not have a pic yet, go for it and submit it for posting on the website.

I really like this aspect of the website. There are so many times I hear about a new place opening downtown and dont remember the address, but if I "see" where it is, I know where it is and can find it easier.  

Plus, sometimes people see a place, a door and a name and dont have a clue as to whats inside. Or you hear the name of a restaurant say and it doesnt tell you much about it. With the new downtown guide, you can find the restaurant and it gives you an idea of what kind of place it is. Again, I like to be able to see a pic of the inside for that gives me an idea of what its like. Is it formal dining? A hip, lounge type atmosphere, or a simple eatery type of place. This way you know "whats behind that door".

On each photo is a "google map finder" that you can click on and it then shows where the place is located downtown.

Have fun exploring the website, and let us know of your ideas for making it better. Again, this was a volunteer, grass roots effort, just a bunch of people who got together and decided to do something to help out.[]

[AngieB]

I think it looks great! Good job!!

[Double A]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist
How often have you run across a map that looks like this before? []

How gaudy and garish can you get? This looks like  a map of the Castro. Where are the bathhouses? Paint the town fuchsia.

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist
How often have you run across a map that looks like this before? []

How gaudy and garish can you get? This looks like  a map of the Castro. Where are the bathhouses? Paint the town fuchsia.

Here is a downtown map that may fit you better.

http://www.tulsadowntown.org/imgUL/basicbasemap.jpg

[AngieB]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist
How often have you run across a map that looks like this before? []

How gaudy and garish can you get? This looks like  a map of the Castro. Where are the bathhouses? Paint the town fuchsia.

Did you volunteer to design it and/or work on the committee? No? Then shut up. Sheesh.

[okieinla]

Love that map! Very fun.

[jne]

Nice work!

[RecycleMichael]

quote:Originally posted by Double A
How gaudy and garish can you get? This looks like  a map of the Castro. Where are the bathhouses? Paint the town fuchsia.

Wow. Who would have guessed you would find something bad to say about it?

[AMP]

The map is cool.  

I remember the cool maps of Tulsa sponsored by Rex's Boneless Chicken that had participating e businesses drawn on them with streets and hot air baloons in the sky above.  There is on on the wall at Ted's Hamburgers on Edison Street and at Bill & Ruths Submarine Sandwich shop on North Sheridan.  

The art work on those maps was interesting to look at.

[TheTed]

Excellent resource.

Is there a way you could add sorting of restaurants by meal served or something? Most visitors are here during non-business hours, when most downtown eateries are closed. It'd be nice to be able to sort out all the lunch only stuff.

McNellie's, Tulsa's best bar, is not listed under bars, only under dining.

There's one place listed under restaurants, but the rest are under dining.

Is that Daily Grill open yet?