Tulsa Workshops to Focus on Faith-Based Land Use, Housing

City partners with George Kaiser Family Foundation to engage local faith leaders and stakeholders.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:58pm

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The City of Tulsa, in partnership with the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), is convening local faith leaders and community stakeholders for a conversation on how land owned by faith-based organizations (FBOs) can help strengthen neighborhoods and expand housing opportunities.

Why it matters

Many faith-based organizations own significant land and property assets in urban areas, which presents an opportunity to leverage those resources for community development and affordable housing initiatives. This workshop aims to explore ways that FBOs can collaborate with the city and other stakeholders to maximize the social impact of their real estate holdings.

The details

The upcoming workshops will bring together faith leaders, housing advocates, city officials, and other key stakeholders to discuss strategies for utilizing FBO-owned land and facilities to address local housing needs. Potential topics include land use planning, zoning, financing models, and partnership opportunities between FBOs and affordable housing providers.

  • The workshops are scheduled for April 6, 2026.

The players

City of Tulsa

The local municipal government hosting the workshops in partnership with the George Kaiser Family Foundation.

George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF)

A prominent philanthropic organization in Tulsa that is co-hosting the workshops focused on faith-based land use and housing opportunities.

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What’s next

Following the workshops, the City of Tulsa and GKFF plan to publish a report summarizing the key findings and recommendations for how faith-based organizations can leverage their real estate assets to support affordable housing and community development initiatives.

The takeaway

This collaborative effort between the City of Tulsa, the George Kaiser Family Foundation, and local faith leaders represents an innovative approach to addressing housing challenges by tapping into the underutilized land and facilities owned by religious institutions in the community.