Following 3 site visits, the IQC team presented preliminary recommendations to Cushing's downtown steering committee.

1. REIMAGINE
Downtown Cushing
City of Cushing
OU Institute for Quality Communities

2. In so many ways, we are
shaped by the built
environment in which we
live.”
OU President David L. Boren
“

3. Students

4. Alva
Places
Norman Tahlequah Shawnee
Boley
Oklahoma CitySeminoleOkmulgee Sulphur
Pauls Valley Ardmore

5. Oklahomans

6. Projects

9. PROJECT BACKGROUND

10. OML Workshop

11. PublicMeeting&Tours

16. Key Principles
• Downtown should be a safe and comfortable place
to walk.
• Downtown should have a brand that is
strengthened by art, culture, and quality aesthetic.
• Downtown buildings and open spaces should be
used for generating activity.
• Downtown should attract people to spend time.

17. RECOMMENDATIONS
Celebrate Architectural Heritage
Restore Santa Fe Depot
Improve Downtown Streets & Intersections
Activate Public Spaces
Highlight Downtown Gateways
Create A District Experience

18. Image Source: National Historic Registry
CELEBRATE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

19. 1. Luke D. Berry House
2. Usher, Christian K.,
Lustron House
3. Cushing National
Guard
4. Gillespie Drilling
Company Building
5. The Bassett House
Cushing National Register of Historic Places
Source: National Register of Historic Places

20. The Proposed Rotary Park Historic District
Source: ReconnaissanceLevel Survey of Modern Houses
in PayneCounty, 1946-1976

21. Source: ReconnaissanceLevel Survey of Modern Houses
in PayneCounty, 1946-1976

22. • #002 1012 EAST 4TH AVENUE(b.1952)
DoesNotWarrant FurtherStudy
• #007 1046 EAST 5TH STREET (b.1949)
DoesNotWarrant FurtherStudy
• #009 1101 EAST 6TH STREET (b.1953)
ContributingResource toROTARYPARK
HISTORICDISTRICT
• #010 937 EAST9TH STREET (b.1971)
ContributingResource toROTARYPARK
HISTORICDISTRICT
• #011 1010 EAST 9TH STREET (b.1962)
ContributingResource toROTARYPARK
HISTORICDISTRICT
• #012 1110 EAST 9TH STREET (b.1950)
ContributingResource toROTARYPARK
HISTORICDISTRICT
• #025 707 SOUTH HIGHLANDAVENUE(b.
1970) ContributingResource toROTARY
PARKHISTORICDISTRICT
• #026 817 SOUTH HIGHLANDAVENUE(b.
1973) ContributingResource toROTARY
PARKHISTORICDISTRICT
• #027 900 SOUTH HIGHLANDAVENUE(b.
1957) ContributingResource toROTARY
PARKHISTORICDISTRICT
• #028 1010 SOUTH HIGHLAND AVENUE(b.
1952) ContributingResource toROTARY
PARKHISTORICDISTRICT
• #029 1100 SOUTH HIGHLAND AVENUE(b.
1957) ContributingResource toROTARY
PARKHISTORICDISTRICT
• #068 1015 EAST 9TH PLACE(b.1953)
ContributingResource toROTARYPARK
HISTORICDISTRICT
• #069 1020 EAST 9TH PLACE(b.1966)
ContributingResource toROTARYPARK
HISTORICDISTRICT
Gray = b.to 1945
Green= b. 1946-1976
Red= b.after1976
Source:Reconnaissance LevelSurveyof ModernHousesinPayne County,1946-1976

24. http://personalsnapshots.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=167701894
RESTORE SANTA FE DEPOT

25. SANTE FE DEPOT, CUSHING (1918-1980)

26. History, Art, Architecture

27. Recommendations:
• Lighting
• Fencing
• Sealing the building
• Utilizing the Site for Public use
Vandalism Graffiti Disorderly
Conduct
Deterioration
Why: Abandoned buildings discourage visitors, new businesses, investments and can also
become hub for antisocial activities.

28. Community Benefit Events:
Seasonal Music and Food Fests
Community Dinners
Community Events
Plays/Dance/Food/Movies/Games
Carnivals
Vintage car shows
Dog shows
Outdoor Art Exhibits

29. Potential uses:
• Freight Car restaurants
• Bar and Restaurant
• Mixed Use commercial building
• Museum
• Officespace
• Banquet Hall

30. Image Source: http://personalsnapshots.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=167736860
IMPROVE DOWNTOWN STREETS
& INTERSECTIONS

31. EXISTING
61’ 18’14’

32. BIKETRACK
http://thisoldcity.com/critique/philadelphia-has-protected-bike-
lane-and-its-great-more-are-needed#.WftGFWhSyUk
http://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-
magazine/2014/october/bike-lane-buffer-zone/
http://www.bike2workconsult
ants.com/confused-about-
bike-lane-markings/

33. MID-BLOCKCROSSING
http://www.sauerburger.org/dona/photoalternatives.html
http://archive.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/08/16/sid
ewalk_dining_explodes_on_suburban_restaurant_scene/

34. BroadwaySt.
ClevelandAve.
Moses St.
HarrisonAve.
CentennialPark
Community
Theater
CopperPenney
Mi Casa Mexican

35. Broadway & Harrison

36. curb extension
replace stop light
with stop sign
bike racks
sculpturerain garden
street art

37. curb extension
replace stop light
with stop sign
bike racks
sculpturerain garden
street art

38. curb extension
paint curb
extensions
planter boxes
street art

39. ReclaimedMaterialsArt&Color
ActivateSidewalks
VisualInterest

40. planter
boxes
engaging
window
displays
interesting
storefrontitems
seating
ElDorado,Arkansas
Example

41. Cushing Examples

42. ACTIVATE PUBLIC SPACES

46. • Centennial park slides

47. HIGHLIGHT DOWNTOWN GATEWAYS

51. Aerial Map of Downtown

53. Moses/Hwy 33 - Existing

55. Moses/Hwy 33 – Sample

56. Cleveland/Hwy 33 - Existing

59. Little/Broadway- Existing

61. Little/Broadway- Sample

62. Hwy 33/Little - Existing

63. Hwy 33 / Little - Sketch

66. Streetprint/Duratherm

68. CREATE A DISTRICT EXPERIENCE

79. Business Types
Places For Lingering:
• Coffee shop
• Wine and craft beer
• Food and snacks
• Co-working Space
• Makerspace
• Library
Lessons/Services with Returning Customers:
• Yoga, karate, dance studios, etc.
• Dental and other medical services
• Salons and beauty
• Wine and Palette
• Custom services
Special Businesses:
• Niche stores and boutiques
• Handmade and local crafts

80. Organizational Model for
Downtown
• Roundtable discussion of upcoming activities
• Provide updates on ongoing projects
• Share or discuss challenges and successes
• Talk about ideas, seek volunteers or collaborators
• Invite guest speakers

81. THANK YOU