Affordable Housing Is Economic Development

A recent report makes it clear – affordable housing is a powerful engine for economic development in Oklahoma. Housing Forward Oklahoma worked with The Urban Institute to study the economic impact of affordable housing development in the state. Here are a few highlights from what they discovered: These findings are consistent with what we at … Continue reading Affordable Housing Is Economic Development

That’s RAD: Transforming Lives and Communities

Recently our President & CEO, Aaron Darden, was interviewed for a piece in the Wichita Beacon about the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program as Wichita’s Housing Authority moves forward with plans to take advantage of the benefits RAD. You can read the article here. Celia Hack does a great job of explaining the RAD program … Continue reading That’s RAD: Transforming Lives and Communities

THAt’s My Day – Property Manager Andrea Helms

Hi! I’m Andrea and I am a property manager at the Tulsa Housing Authority (THA). I manage two properties – Apache Manor and Sandy Park Apartments. I have worked in the multi-family housing industry for over 16 years. I am a mother to a beautiful 9-year-old daughter. Outside of work, I like to spend my … Continue reading THAt’s My Day – Property Manager Andrea Helms

Changing From the Inside Out

It’s no secret that the Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa (THA) is a changing organization. In the last two years we’ve experienced tremendous growth, including our Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant award, the launch of the Envision Comanche project and our transition to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program; these are just a few … Continue reading Changing From the Inside Out