FAQs — The Village Flats Phase II
Q: What is The Village Flats Phase II in Tulsa?
A: The Village Flats Phase II is a mixed-use development in Tulsa’s Pearl District designed by Narrate Design. The project expands the Village Flats residential community while introducing ground-floor retail that activates the street and supports neighborhood walkability.
Q: Where is The Village Flats Phase II located?
A: The Village Flats Phase II is located near 6th Street and Peoria Avenue in Tulsa’s Pearl District, adjacent to Centennial Park. The site provides residents and visitors with easy access to park space, walking trails, and nearby neighborhood amenities.
Q: What makes Phase II different from the original Village Flats development?
A: While the first phase focused entirely on residential units, Phase II introduces ground-floor retail space beneath apartments, creating a mixed-use building that strengthens the walkable character of the neighborhood.
Q: What types of spaces are included in The Village Flats Phase II?
A: The building includes street-level retail space and upper-level residential apartments, including 3 stories of elevator-accessible 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. This combination allows small businesses and neighborhood services to operate at the ground level while residents live above, supporting a more active urban environment.
Q: Is The Village Flats Phase II elevator accessible?
A: Yes. The Village Flats Phase 2 includes an elevator serving all residential levels above the ground-floor retail space, making it the only elevator-accessible building within the Village Flats community. The elevator improves accessibility and convenience for residents, visitors, and people with mobility needs.
Q: How does the design support walkability in the Pearl District?
A: By placing retail spaces along the street and residential units above, the building encourages pedestrian activity and neighborhood interaction. Ground-floor storefronts activate the public realm while residents benefit from proximity to parks, shops, and downtown Tulsa.
Q: How does the architecture connect with the surrounding neighborhood?
A: The design continues the architectural language established in the original Village Flats development while responding to the character of the surrounding Pearl District. Materials, proportions, and building scale help the project fit comfortably within the existing neighborhood fabric.
Q: Why is mixed-use development important for neighborhoods like the Pearl District?
A: Mixed-use buildings allow housing, small businesses, and daily amenities to exist within walking distance of each other. This approach supports vibrant neighborhoods, reduces reliance on cars, and creates more active streetscapes.
Q: Who designed The Village Flats Phase II?
A: The Village Flats Phase II was designed by Narrate Design, a Tulsa-based architecture firm focused on people-first design and community-centered development.
Q: Who developed The Village Flats community?
A: The Village Flats developments were developed by Tulsa Property Group, a developer focused on building walkable neighborhoods and thoughtful urban housing in Tulsa.
Q: How does Phase II contribute to the Pearl District’s growth?
A: By combining housing and neighborhood retail in a compact urban form, Phase II adds density and local services that support the continued revitalization of the Pearl District.
