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Urban Design Alumnus Receives Proclamation from Mayor of Tulsa

Theron Warlick with the proclamation declaring Theron Warlick Day in Tulsa.

Urban Design Alumnus Receives Proclamation from Mayor of Tulsa


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October 3, 2023

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Theron WarlickAICP, a 2002 Master of Urban Design alumnus, announced his retirement from the City of Tulsa after 23 years of service. He recently accepted a proclamation from Blake Ewing, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, declaring Oct. 1 as Theron Warlick Day in the City of Tulsa. This proclamation honors Warlick for his dedication to improving Tulsa cityscapes and his successful career as an urban designer.

Warlick initially began working for the City of Tulsa as a planner in 2000. Since then, he has served as senior planner, physical development agent, and most recently, urban strategist. He was an integral part of many plans, urban design projects and policy decisions. Most notably, he aided in the creation of the Pearl District and Tulsa’s Comprehensive Plan, known as PlaniTulsa.

Congratulations to Theron Warlick!

Featured Image: Theron Warlick (left) and Blake Ewing (right). 


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