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Tulsa Development Authority

Tulsa Development Authority (TDA) exists to promote the revitalization of declining areas and the encouragement of private and public investment and economic growth through rehabilitation and redevelopment.

What is TDA?

As of July 1, 2021, the Tulsa Development Authority is a part of TAEO, the consolidated agency leading economic development for the City of Tulsa.

The staff of TAEO provides services to the Board of Commissioners for the Tulsa Development Authority (TDA). The TDA Board of Commissioners meets on the 4th Thursday of every month immediately following the adjournment of the TAEO Board of Trustees meeting.

Our Board of Commissioners

Carl Bracy

Retired, Vice Chair of Tulsa Development Authority

Carl Bracy

Retired, Vice Chair of Tulsa Development Authority

Steven Mitchell

President & Chief Executive Officer at Argonaut Private Equity

Steven Mitchell

President & Chief Executive Officer at Argonaut Private Equity

Jennifer Griffin

Urban Designer & Architect, Founder of J Griffin Design, LLC

Jennifer Griffin

Urban Designer & Architect, Founder of J Griffin Design, LLC

Elian Hurtado

Founder of Galera Business Consulting

Elian Hurtado

Founder of Galera Business Consulting

Ashley Philippsen

Senior Implementation Advisor with the Institute for Responsive Government

Ashley Philippsen

Senior Implementation Advisor with the Institute for Responsive Government

TDA Properties

Working with community and development partners, TDA is able to breathe new life into our neighborhoods.

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