Community Vision Sessions: Session 1 | Defining the Vision
About this Event
Defining the Vision
Every thriving community begins with a shared vision.
Before we discuss housing, businesses, parks, or future development, we first need to answer a more important question:
What kind of place do we want West Bartlesville to become?
West Bartlesville is more than a single neighborhood. It is a corridor made up of unique places, each with its own history, identity, and opportunities. During this first Community Vision Session, participants will help define both the overall identity of the corridor and the unique character of the neighborhoods and gateways that make it special.
Together, we'll explore questions like:
- What should people experience when they enter West Bartlesville?
- What should each neighborhood be known for?
- What should be preserved?
- What should change?
- What should future generations say about this community?
The ideas developed during this session will serve as the foundation for the remaining Community Vision Sessions, where we'll explore housing, business development, public spaces, and long-term investment.
Whether you attend one session or all four, your voice matters.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-In & Refreshments
Host: West Bartlesville Revitalization
Info: Enjoy light refreshments, connect with fellow participants, and explore displays highlighting West Bartlesville's history, neighborhoods, and opportunities before the workshop begins.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Seeing What's Possible
Host: Shavon Annette
Info: Explore inspiring examples of communities that have created memorable gateways, vibrant corridors, distinctive neighborhoods, welcoming public spaces, and destinations that reflect their unique identity.
This visual presentation will provide inspiration and a shared frame of reference for the evening's discussions.
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:25 PM
Community Design Workshop
Host: Group Discussion
Info: Participants will rotate through five facilitated discussion themes that will help define the future of West Bartlesville.
The Corridor: What should West Bartlesville be known for? What should people experience and remember when they enter the corridor?
Neighborhood Identity: What makes each neighborhood unique? What should be preserved, and what should evolve?
Gateways: As people enter West Bartlesville from Adams Boulevard, Frank Phillips Boulevard, or Virginia Avenue, what should they see and how should they feel?
Destinations: What places and experiences would encourage people to visit, gather, and stay? Consider parks, businesses, public art, culture, history, restaurants, and community spaces.
Looking Forward: Imagine West Bartlesville 15 years from now. What legacy should today's decisions create?
🕑: 07:25 PM - 07:50 PM
From Vision to Priorities
Host: Group Discussion
Info: Each group will share its key ideas as we identify the common themes that will serve as the foundation for future discussions on housing, business development, public spaces, and long-term investment.
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PM
Looking Ahead & Q&A
Host: Shavon Annette
Info: We'll conclude by highlighting the evening's biggest takeaways and previewing Session 2: Building Great Neighborhoods, where we'll begin exploring how today's vision can be translated into future residential development and neighborhood design.
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