Tulsa business owners say graffiti vandalism is driving up costs, driving away buyers
TULSA, Okla. – Developer Calls Tagging a “Gut Punch” to Property Owners
North Tulsa developer Casey Robinson says it’s disheartening each time he finds one of his properties defaced.
“You know, we’ve seen graffiti in Tulsa for years and years. I’m born and raised here. But what’s really happened is it’s gone from being on the bridges and overpasses to the buildings,” Robinson said.
Robinson renovates buildings into affordable housing, but constant tagging has discouraged businesses owners and people from moving into the area. He says some damage, especially on older brick buildings, can never be fully removed…