Placemaking, Health and Fitness, and Economic Development in the Historic Greenwood District
GreenwoodGo is a new project spearheaded by Bill White, the Executive Director of the Historic Greenwood District. The project aims to promote placemaking and art as a way to get people moving in the area to create a healthier community, as well as educate people on the vastness of the Historic Greenwood District, which spans 40 blocks.
What Is GreenwoodGo?
The GreenwoodGo project came about as a response to the Black Lives Matter Mural being abruptly removed from Greenwood. The only such removal across the nation during the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. The mural brought people to the district in ways that are rarely seen and it highlighted the importance of art in outdoor spaces as well as the need for people to have safe and accessible places to walk, bike, and exercise. GreenwoodGo seeks to address these needs by creating a network of paths and trails that connect residents and visitors alike to the entirety of the Historic Greenwood District.
Why is GreenwoodGo important?
The Historic Greenwood District is a significant part of Tulsa's history and cultural heritage, and the GreenwoodGo project seeks to highlight its importance by creating a sense of place that encourages people to explore and invest in the area. By promoting health and fitness, placemaking, and economic development, the project has the potential to benefit the community, tourism, and businesses in the area.
What are the goals of GreenwoodGo?
The goal of phase 1 of the project is to highlight the vastness of the Historic Greenwood District that may otherwise be unknown for locals and visitors to the city of Tulsa. The greenline of paint and art that will highlight the area will make way for walking, running, biking, and exploring, while also encouraging investment in the area. Phase 2 of the project will focus on creating additional public art installations and developing programming to engage the community.
GreenwoodGo will have a positive impact on businesses in the area by creating more foot traffic and increasing visibility. The project will also help to attract new businesses to the area and create a sense of place that encourages people to stay longer and explore the areas in their neighborhood that are in or border the Historic Greenwood District. By promoting economic development in the area, the project has the potential to create jobs and opportunities for local residents.
How Will GreenwoodGo benefit the neighborhoods?
The GreenwoodGo project will benefit the neighborhoods in several ways. Firstly, it will create safe and accessible spaces for people to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Secondly, it will promote placemaking and public art, which can help to build a sense of community and pride in the area. Lastly, it will highlight the rich history of the Historic Greenwood District and educate people about the contributions of African American entrepreneurs and leaders. By promoting health and fitness, the project has the potential to address health disparities in the community and improve the quality of life for residents.
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Discover our exclusive GreenwoodGo and Historic Greenwood merchandise in our shop section. Show your support for this vibrant community and its rich history with our apparel, tumblers, hats, and more. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, you can now wear and use items that celebrate the spirit of Greenwood and its journey through time. Each purchase not only allows you to display your pride in this historic district but also contributes to the ongoing revitalization efforts. Join us in preserving the legacy of Greenwood while enjoying quality merchandise.
In conclusion, the GreenwoodGo project is an exciting new initiative that seeks to promote placemaking, health and fitness, and economic development in the Historic Greenwood District. By creating safe and accessible spaces for people to walk, run, bike, and explore, the project has the potential to benefit the community, tourism, and businesses in the area. We invite you to learn more about the project and get involved in creating a healthier, more vibrant, and more prosperous Historic Greenwood District by visiting GreenwoodGo.com
Where placemaking meets health
GreenwoodGo is an exciting new initiative that seeks to promote placemaking, health and fitness, and economic development in the Historic Greenwood District. By creating safe and accessible spaces for people to walk, run, bike, and explore, the project will benefit the community, increase tourism, and draw traffic for local businesses.
The green line of paint and art will highlight the area and make way for walking, running, biking, and exploring, while also encouraging investment in the area. By promoting health and fitness, the project has the potential to address health disparities in the community and improve the quality of life for residents.
Let's Do This
We invite you to learn more about the project and get involved in creating a healthier, more vibrant, and more prosperous Historic Greenwood District. Email us to get into it!
The Intersection of
Health and Placemaking
GreenwoodGo brings together placemaking and health for a unique experience.
TULSA, OKLAHOMA - GreenwoodGo is a new project spearheaded by Bill White, the Executive Director of the Historic Greenwood District. Known for his Greenwood Experience at the Tulsa Airport and Historic Greenwood District, White’s newest endeavor aims to promote placemaking and art to get people moving in the area.
The goal is to create a healthier community and educate people on the vastness of the Historic Greenwood District, which spans 40 blocks. The Historic Greenwood district is one of Tulsa's most vibrant and culturally significant areas.
GreenwoodGo will allow people to explore the area and enjoy art inspired by Greenwood while promoting healthy activity. GreenwoodGo is supported with funding from Ascension St. John. By promoting health and fitness, placemaking, and economic development, the project has the potential to benefit the community, tourism, and businesses in the area.
The goal of phase 1 of the project is to highlight the vastness of the Historic Greenwood District that may otherwise be unknown to locals and visitors to the city of Tulsa. The greenline of paint and art that will highlight the area will make way for walking, running, biking, and exploring.
The trails will allow visitors to take charge of their future by taking charge of their health. The shared community spaces will inspire visitors and guests to shape their future by making small changes for a healthier lifestyle.
The new walking trails will begin painting work in April, and we are excited to offer this unique new way to experience Greenwood’s history while taking charge of the future. It will promote placemaking and public art, which can help to build a sense of community and pride in the area.