Smarter Growth
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Oxford Futures – Which Way Forward?
3 April 2014
Central Oxfordshire is at a critical point in its development. If local authorities and other agencies work together the area can be a model for ‘smarter growth’. But if each considers only short-term priorities, the area will lose its position as the home of a world class university and 21st century knowledge-based enterprises. This is the basis of the report “Oxford Futures – Achieving Smarter Growth” and its “Call for Action” summary whose launch on 31 March 2014 drew a high level audience to hear five short but challenging responses.
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Oxford Mail article
3 April 2014
The Oxford Mail carried this article the morning after the Oxford Futures launch.
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Dutch Study Tour July 2012
1 April 2014
In July 2012 Nicholas Falk’s URBED organised a study tour to Holland for people involved in the new Barton Park development in Oxford. On the tour were representatives of both parties in the development consortium, Grosvenor Estates and Oxford City. You can download a slideshow (no audio) of the presentation of the tour on this link (warning…
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Smarter Growth
30 March 2014
On 31 March 2014 Oxford Civic Society launched a major report “Oxford Futures – Achieving Smarter Growth in Central Oxfordshire”. It argues that Central Oxfordshire is going to grow. It can grow smartly and we can all benefit. Or it can muddle its way through and lose out to better organised places. It says the only way to solve the problems arising from these growth pressures and bring about a prosperous future for the region is for all the different agencies to work together. This needs visionary leadership from the leaders of our communities, businesses and universities. The report calls on them to work together to achieve smarter growth.
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Speakers at Oxford Futures launch
27 March 2014
Here is the list of speakers who helped launch the “Oxford Futures – Achieving Smarter Growth in Central Oxfordshire” report on 31 March. Peter Thompson, Chairman, Oxford Civic Society Welcome and introductions Tim Stevenson, OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire An introduction to the Oxford Futures report Ian Wenman, Vice Chairman, Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership The…
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Oxford Futures 3 short report
30 September 2013
OXFORD FUTURES 3 – THE WAY WE LIVE
On 10 September the third ‘Oxford Futures’ event was held under the title of ‘The Way we Live’. The event comprised an afternoon symposium and workshops, and an evening debate following three talks. Both sessions were well-attended and all the presenters gave authoritative reports on a wide variety of topics. The stimulating discussions that followed led to conclusions on issues of huge importance to the future of Oxford as a delightful and economically successful city in which to live and work.
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