The Oxford2050 vision has five broad themes:

Work and learning

  • Oxford will have full employment,
  • The city will be a global centre for the knowledge-based economy,
  • All Oxford residents will benefit from the economy

People and communities

  • People will be able to live fulfilled, happy and healthy lives
  • Oxford’s diverse communities will have a strong sense of togetherness
  • Deprivation and inequality will have been reduced across Oxford

Built and natural environment

  • The city’s heritage and natural environmental will be protected
  • Oxford will be an affordable place to live
  • Oxford will be a clean and accessible city

Transport and connectivity

  • Oxford will be better connected to the region and nationally
  • People will be able to move around the city easily in non-polluting way
  • Streets will prioritise pedestrians and cyclists

Culture and leisure

  • Oxford will have world-class cultural and leisure facilities
  • The cultural and leisure offer will reflect the city’s diverse communities
  • Oxford’s public realm will encourage active lifestyles

 

 

Artist impression of Oxford train station and Botley Road in 2050
Artist impression of Oxford train station and Botley Road in 2050
Artist impression of the Dreaming Spires from South Park in 2050
Artist impression of the Dreaming Spires from South Park in 2050
Artist impression of Cowley Road in 2050
Artist impression of Cowley Road in 2050
Artist impression of High Street in 2050
Artist impression of High Street in 2050
Artist impression of Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys in 2050
Artist impression of Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys in 2050