Greenwood Legacy Corporation Shares Progress and Next Steps for Community-Led Redevelopment
In March 2026, under the direction of Executive Director, John Hall, Greenwood Legacy Corporation met with community stakeholders to outline its first 100 days, the next 100-day roadmap to June 30, and the readiness work underway to advance equitable redevelopment in Kirkpatrick Heights and Greenwood.
Greenwood Legacy Corporation recently gathered community members, partners, and stakeholders to provide a progress update on implementation of the Kirkpatrick Heights Greenwood Master Plan and to outline the organization’s priorities for the months ahead. The presentation centered on GLC’s first 100 days under Executive Director John Hall, the next 100 days leading to June 30, 2026, and the operational milestones required to strengthen the organization for long-term community-led redevelopment.
The update reinforced that GLC’s work remains grounded in a multi-year community process. The Kirkpatrick Heights Greenwood Master Plan grew out of public engagement launched in 2021, followed by community workshops, charrettes, public review, and formal adoption by Tulsa City Council in December 2022. From there, a Community Governance Working Group researched governance models, engaged national experts, visited peer organizations in other cities, and ultimately recommended the creation of a community development corporation, leading to the formation of Greenwood Legacy Corporation.
During the presentation, GLC shared that several readiness criteria are now actively underway. These include finalizing financial protocols, maintaining an operational bank account, advancing governance structures such as a Council of Elders and Residents’ Council, completing IRS charitable recognition work, expanding engagement efforts, and negotiating a cooperative agreement related to funding and land conveyance. GLC also highlighted technical work connected to the KHGMP, including community engagement and capacity building, land and market analysis, transportation analysis, and capital improvement planning.
A major focus of the event was what comes next. GLC announced plans to continue community meetings on April 25 and April 30, 2026, including updates connected to the Haywood Burns Institute and the formation of a Council of Elders. The organization also identified several near-term priorities for the next 100 days: completing readiness activities, coordinating public processes for board expansion, formalizing the Elder Council and Residents’ Council, and soliciting support letters from the North Tulsa community.
The broader message of the presentation was that GLC is moving from formation to execution. The organization is positioning itself not only as a steward of the Master Plan, but as the operational vehicle for equitable redevelopment, cultural preservation, and long-term Black wealth-building in Kirkpatrick Heights and Greenwood. That mission remains consistent with GLC’s stated purpose as a tax-exempt nonprofit community development corporation focused on quality housing, vibrant public spaces, business opportunity, and intergenerational ownership.