
employment near your residence has benefits
Some take their commutes to work for granted but access to dependable transportation is a major hurdle for many others. By locating more housing near jobs, and locating more jobs in existing transit rich communities the two can create accessible job opportunities where previously there were none.
Walkable and pedestrian friendly urban cores with hearty public transportation systems attract and retain talented workers, a valuable asset for any business and a competitive advantage for cities or regions. Smart growth strategies encourage more foot traffic for small businesses, as well as improved productivity thanks to better transportation options and more jobs close by.
Smart growth strives for new, green and low-impact development technologies that conserve water, energy and materials while reducing storm water runoff and pollution. These technologies serve as growth engines for a rapidly changing 21st century economy that increasingly depends on a reliable pool of both skilled and unskilled labor.

Author: Bill Leighty
Bill Leighty, Founder, Executive Director and Secretary, brings the legacy of a successful business career, multiple highly effective entrepreneurial endeavors, ongoing civic leadership and a passion for Tulsa’s long-range growth and development.
He has been continuously active in community and professional development, serving the real estate industry, and volunteering for various leadership roles in school, church and civic related activities.
Originally appointed by Mayor Kathy Taylor and re-appointed by Mayor Dewey Bartlett, Bill served 5 years on the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. He also served 3+ years on Tulsa’s Transportation Advisory Board including as Vice Chair, and Tulsa’s Land Use Task Force.
Bill is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Oklahoma Association of Realtors, and the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors, a 5 year member of the American Planning Association and earned Leadership Training certification from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.