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The American dream of owning a home with a fenced-in backyard for 2.5 children and a dog to play in is out of reach for many of Oklahoma’s lowest-income families.

Homelessness has been a huge issue downtown over the years.The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce and business owners are upset because they can’t run their business

The Tulsa Citywide Housing Assessment conducted last year found that the city will need nearly 13,000 housing units of all kinds over the next decade.

Another request for proposals went out after some social service agencies expressed concern about the citys funding commitment. A big change: The city will now acquire the property.

Mayor G.T. Bynum announced in November that the city exceeded its goal for housing investments in half the time. But 54% was for projects permitted before he issued the challenge.

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The city of Tulsa is working to combat homelessness and housing needs by requesting proposals for low barrier shelter operators.Low barrier shelters have less r

Among the initiatives: a 70-room low-barrier shelter, adding kennel services in shelters and clarifying city ordinances stating that its illegal for people to block a sidewalk.

The City of Tulsa just announced a 6.5 million dollar ARPA grant to help alleviate homelessness in Tulsa. Non-profits can submit letters of interest with a plan for the funds.