What does a liveable neighbourhood mean to you?
We're inviting people across Oxfordshire to co-author a vision of thriving streets and neighbourhoods. This is your chance to be part of shaping the collective story going forward.
Through a series of workshops, we’ll shape–
A vision of future neighbourhoods
Community-led indicators of change
Conditions to enable change
What’s Happening?
Over five workshops between March and September, we'll work iteratively - each session creating insights to inform the next. You can join for the whole journey or drop in and out as your schedule allows.
Places are limited and we’re inviting people to register now as we build out our project pages. Registration puts you on the list, booking secures your place - we'll email you with booking links when they go live.
Workshop 1
Understanding our streets today
This workshop will introduce the workshop series and grounds participants in ‘place’ and the system dynamics shaping Oxfordshire's streets and neighbourhoods.
24th March · 6:30-8:30 pm · Online
Workshop 2
Future visions with Rob Hopkins
Time-travel to 2040 with futurist Rob Hopkins. Picture what thriving streets and neighbourhoods could look and feel like - immersive, imagination-filled, and illustrated in real time with artist Richard Carman.
16th April · FULL DAY · In person, Oxford
Workshops 3 and 4
Co-designing indicators of change
Co-design community-led indicators - the signals and stories of change we're working toward. What does progress look and feel like in everyday life?
14th May and 9th June · 6:30-8:30 pm · Online
Workshop 5
Bringing the future into the present
We'll map enabling conditions that expand what's politically and practically possible beyond current policy and infrastructure constraints. We’re seeking representation from local Government, businesses, residents, civil society groups and commons builders across Oxfordshire.
(September - Date TBC) · In person, central Oxfordshire
Who Can Join?
This project needs everyone. Whether you're a resident, business owner, councillor, planner, community organiser or volunteer - if you live in Oxfordshire and care about your places, streets, and neighbourhoods, you belong here. We're especially keen to hear from people who are rarely in these rooms: people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, young people. This is your chance to be part of shaping the collective story going forward - to co-author what thriving feels like in your part of Oxfordshire.
Remember: Places are limited. Registration puts you on the list and helps us plan for inclusive participation. Booking secures your place at a specific workshop. We'll email you with booking links and confirmed times in early March.
