Western Supply: New 7-story apartment complex rising in Tulsa Arts District

If you've been around the Tulsa Arts District, you've likely noticed the big construction project up on Boulder Avenue.

It's going to be a new apartment complex that the George Kaiser Family Foundation hopes will boost downtown Tulsa.

Q: What is the name of the new apartment project in the Tulsa Arts District?

A: The new apartment project is called "Western Supply."

Q: When did construction on the Western Supply apartment building start?

A: Construction began in 2023.

Q: Who is developing the Western Supply apartment project?

A: The project is being developed by The George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF).

Q: Where is the Western Supply building located?

A: The building is located on the 400 block of North Boulder Avenue, near the OK-POP Museum and Cain's Ballroom in the Tulsa Arts District.

Q: How big is the Western Supply apartment building?

A: It is a seven-story apartment building, the largest development on the western edge of the Arts District.

Q: How many residential units will the Western Supply building have?

A: The building will include 318 residential units.

Q: Why is this apartment building being developed?

A: The goal is to enhance the downtown area, support the arts district, address housing shortages, and provide more affordable housing in the area.

Q: What does the GKFF say about the project's impact?

A: Josh Miller, GKFF's senior program officer, emphasizes that adding more people to downtown and building density will strengthen the city, make it more vibrant, and offer more neighborhood-level services like grocery stores and pharmacies.

Q: How far along is the construction of the Western Supply building?

A: The construction is about halfway complete, with work ongoing both inside and outside the building.

Q: When is the Western Supply project expected to be completed?

A: The project is expected to be completed by March 2026.

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