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Tulsa World: Developer of proposed mall near Turkey Mountain seeks to postpone zoning hearing

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Tulsa World: Julie DelCour: Turkey Mountain not out of the woods

Julie DelCour: Turkey Mountain not out of the woods

Years later, my new home disproved that oxymoron. Tulsa actually has an urban wilderness. Turkey Mountain might not be an enchanted forest for everyone, but it is for my family and dogs, and thousands of other Tulsans. There’s a strange and wild trail mix up there on the mountain with its hikers, bikers, runners and nature enthusiasts. We once walked a hundred feet with a displaced rooster and two of his wives — chickens that had crossed the road to get to Turkey Mountain.

*note the distance from the proposed mall is a Quarter of a mile from the RiverParks property not a full mile as reported.

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Tulsa World: Terry Young: Preserve our urban wilderness

Terry Young: Preserve our urban wilderness

Now, almost exactly 30 years after the Turkey Mountain Special District was created, there is again an interest in commercial development adjacent to this wonderful natural recreation feature.

Our city leaders have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars since the 1970’s trying to determine what best defines Tulsa; what will best attract new residents and economic development; what makes Tulsa unique.

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Tulsa World – Most Tulsans at public meeting oppose proposed outlet mall near Turkey Mountain

Most Tulsans at public meeting oppose proposed outlet mall near Turkey Mountain

About 200 people filled a ballroom at the Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills, with most of the applause saved for those who spoke against the project.
Conspicuously absent was a representative of the Simon Property Group’s development team.

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