 During a national recession from 2001 to 2003 , the city lost 28 @,@ 000 jobs . In response , a development initiative , Vision 2025 , promised to incite economic growth and recreate lost jobs . Projects spurred by the initiative promised urban revitalization , infrastructure improvement , tourism development , riverfront retail development , and further diversification of the economy . As of 2007 , employment levels have surpassed pre @-@ recession heights and the city is in a significant economic development and investment surge . This economic improvement is also seen in Tulsa ’ s housing trends which show an average of a 6 % increase in rent in 2010 . Since 2006 , more than 28 @,@ 000 jobs have been added to the city . The unemployment rate of Tulsa in August 2014 was 4 @.@ 5 % . 
