Founded in 1928, the Robson Ranch began as a 17,000-acre working farm spanning three counties and five cities. In 1966, a northern portion of the Ranch was incorporated as the Town of Fair Oaks. Fair Oaks and the Robson Ranch are in an area ripe for development opportunities. Its proximity to Tulsa, accessibility, large areas of undeveloped land, and healthy industrial market make it a viable site for employment centers that can attract new offices, light to heavy manufacturing, warehousing, and high-tech industry. Because of this, the area will also attract ancillary uses like residential and retail. Tulsa’s growth at the doorstep of the Ranch, the Robson family wanted to be proactive in understanding the land’s potential and thoughtfully plan the property to serve as a model for walkable, sustainable development that provides employment and cultural opportunities, protects natural resources, connects to surrounding communities, and provides residential and supporting commercial to meet future demands. The planning and design of the Robson Ranch has been a multi-phase process starting with establishing a Comprehensive Plan, developing new engineering street and utilities standards for the City of Tulsa, and creating a conceptual master plan for a portion of the ranch. Phase 1 of the planning process began in August 2022 with a 3-day design workshop. The workshop included stakeholder meetings with over 70 City of Tulsa staff and department directors, focusing on the vision for the project. The Comprehensive Plan includes a 20-year market build-out study and recommendations for development density, infrastructure, green space, and regional transportation connections.
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