Utica Square Announces Redevelopment Plans

Utica Square, Tulsa’s beloved open-air retail and lifestyle destination, will proceed with a thoughtfully planned redevelopment to enhance the center’s experience for the community while preserving the character that has defined the prestigious property for over seven decades. The renovations follow its recent acquisition by global real estate investment and management firm Northwood Retail.

“Retail today is about evolution, experience, placemaking, and connection,” said Ward Kampf, president of Northwood Retail. “The new development will bring to life the eastern side of the project, creating space for dynamic retailers and restaurants to further strengthen the center’s offerings and return Utica’s wholeness, while preserving the timeless character, retaining the architectural symmetry, and staying true to the original mid-Century modern design. Beyond the additional retail square footage, we are further activating the district with green space for gathering, along with paver sidewalks to increase connectivity.”

The redevelopment will bring fresh life to a decade-long vacant block that once housed Miss Jackson’s and Petty’s Fine Foods and will encompass approximately 25,000 square feet. Renovation plans will introduce a new park and green space designed to better serve guests as well as include an enhanced streetscape with additional angled parking, a widened, realigned crosswalk to improve pedestrian walkability, and refreshed landscaping and signage to complement the essence of Utica Square. Additionally, a multi-year tree replacement program will introduce new greenery while carefully monitoring and maintaining aging trees across the property.

“Having worked at Utica Square through this transition, it’s been exciting to see such a strong emphasis placed on preserving what people already love about the center,” said Cassandra Montray, property manager of Utica Square.

Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year.

Utica Square opened in 1952 as Tulsa’s first suburban shopping center and has long held a special place in the community for its seamless blend of beloved longstanding local institutions, including Queenie’s, Stonehorse Café, Polo Grill, and Margo’s, with nationally recognized brands, such as Alo, Sephora, Anthropologie, and Restoration Hardware. Utica Square provides a gathering place for community and visitors alike with curated annual events, including Summer’s Fifth Night, a weekly summer concert series featuring live local music, and Lights On, a beloved holiday tradition where the square is illuminated with festive lights.

For more information on Utica Square, visit uticasquare.com.