Pryor DesignWorks
IQC collaborated with the City of Pryor and community members to develop strong public spaces and a great street in the downtown area.
The City of Pryor is looking to develop strong public spaces and a great street in its downtown area. The IQC Team collaborated with Pryor Main Street, Mayes County HOPE Coalition’s TSET Healthy Living Program, and additional trustees
of the Economic Development Trust Authority including Mayor Larry Lees. The project is supported by funds from Oklahoma Municipal League.
The IQC team completed a two-day site visit to Pryor. The site visit included a walking tour to observe Adair Street and Graham (Main) Street. During the walking tour, the IQC team was able to meet with numerous merchants and business owners in the area. In the evening, IQC hosted a workshop asking community members to evaluate the conditions of blocks on Adair and Graham and record their own ideas using a tool called “The Place Game.” The following day, the IQC team joined the project partners for a tour of the broader Pryor community and concluded the trip with a presentation of preliminary
recommendations.
Recommendations in this report are centered around four central themes:
- Connection & Access: Creating good wayfinding and access between downtown locations.
- Street Safety & Comfort: Improving street design in critical locations for safety and comfort.
- Public Space Network: Connecting a new highly-programmed downtown park with smaller public spaces and interesting moments to experience downtown.
- Development & Business Mix: Considering themes and programs to promote a strong mix of businesses.
Finally, the report concludes with recommendations for possible funding.