Vision
Set across at least six major, brownfield development opportunities, Oxford West End has the potential to be…
1
A new innovation district
– by designing a high-quality development with a defining focus on culture so people working in multiple sectors converge
2
A new neighbourhood that helps meet Oxford’s housing needs
– providing homes for existing and new communities, across a range of tenures, affordability and sizes, to create a genuinely mixed place
3
A new urban quarter, expanding the city centre
– establishing modern new streets, squares and waterfronts that complement Oxford’s unique history and beauty, connecting residents to the city centre’s exceptional retail, leisure and entertainment
4
A national railway hub and regional gateway
– additional, more frequent cross-country train routes and improved facilities at Oxford Station will underpin Oxford West End as the most accessible employment location in the county
5
A place that will deliver world-changing ideas
– by addressing the unprecedented demand across Oxfordshire for innovation space, in a city full of globally-renowned research institutions with an extraordinary depth of talent
6
A location where start-ups, spin-outs and HQs will want to convene
– by delivering a critical mass of workspaces at different size, scale, and price points, with a mix of amenities for co-working.
7
An opportunity to make Oxford’s economy fairer and level-up Oxford
– by future-proofing and evolving Oxford’s labour market, with new well-paid jobs, where more local people benefit through training, work placements, supply chain opportunities, and access to space
8
A leader in green innovation
– expanding Oxfordshire’s world-leading green‑tech and energy sectors and embracing new sustainable approaches in construction and operations towards a zero-carbon future
9
An area built for people and sustainable movement
– embodying Oxford’s cutting-edge policies to reduce congestion and emissions, and designed around walking and cycling
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A place greater than the sum of its parts
– land owners and funders working together to align activities and coordinate how the area is delivered, managed and promoted over the long-term