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» When History Needs to Repeat Itself
Downtown ballpark could fill an historic gap. To prevent a contrived, "iconic" modern design, how about a humanistic approach to urban architecture
By Michael D. Bates |
December 31, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Blinded By the Light
A lamp unto my feet, not a glare unto my eyes
By Michael D. Bates |
December 24, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Ballpark on the Cheap
If they build it, do we really want the finished product? Local contractors are great, unless they provide a substandard venue for what should be called "The Stadium at Greenwood Junction"
By Michael D. Bates |
December 17, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» High Noon at the County Jail
City ready to sue sheriff and county over lock-up at the hoosegow
By Michael D. Bates |
December 10, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» SLAPP Around the Citizens
Those who own Tulsa contrive a federal case against the neighborhood homeowners near the proposed Admiral and Yale homeless facility
By Michael D. Bates |
December 3, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Tulsa as Art
Some unexpected urban development lessons from the "Painter of Light." What the kitsch "art" of Thomas Kinkade can teach us about preservation of downtown and historic districts
By Michael D. Bates |
November 26, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Exploit the Obvious
What we've got the rest of the world doesn't. Don't expect miracles, but with the right pitch, Tulsa's regional heritage can bring tourists
By Michael D. Bates |
November 19, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» In the Red Zone
Despite nationwide defeat, Oklahoma remains a GOP stronghold
By Michael D. Bates |
November 12, 2008
(News: City, State, County, Education)
» Give E-tickets a Chance
And send our city's blue suits along their way to much more important pursuits
By Michael D. Bates |
November 12, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Preserving What's Left
Urban experts leave Tulsa shaking their heads and wondering why so much of the city has been destroyed
By Michael D. Bates |
November 5, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Blacktop Son
Second generation streets package won't solve city's street problem
By Michael D. Bates |
October 29, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» A Stepford State?
Judges who play favorites have no place in our court system.
By Michael D. Bates |
October 29, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Out With the Old
In with the new. Sally Bell's platform is reality-based for the new economy. The Karen Keith/Randi Miller approach is part of the problem, not the solution to responsible government
By Michael D. Bates |
October 22, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Anybody Seen City Hall?
We know where it's supposed to be, but when we get there, we're not sure who's in charge
By Michael D. Bates |
October 22, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Street Smart
Citizens deserve more detailed info on proposed streets package
By Michael D. Bates |
October 15, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» For Dana Murphy
Ideal qualities of a corporation commissioner wrapped up in one
By Michael D. Bates |
October 15, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Do-Gooders Come to Town
The National Preservation Conference visits Tulsa at an ideal moment
By Michael D. Bates |
October 8, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Can We Get a Do-Over?
PLANiTULSA process leaves columnist second guessing. To be effectual, planning workshops' proper vetting should require followup by participants
By Michael D. Bates |
October 1, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Showdown at the County Jail
Will city and county continue to run the lockup jointly? Yes, if reason prevails
By Michael D. Bates |
September 24, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
» Comprehensive Plan or Commie Plot?
There is no perfect solution to Tulsa's planning needs, but citizen participation can help prevent abuses.
By Michael D. Bates |
September 17, 2008
(Columns: OpEd)
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