24th March

6:30-8:30pm · Online

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About the Workshop

Jump in to explore what thriving streets could look like in Oxfordshire - starting with where we are now and what matters to you.

This is the launch of Future Streets Oxfordshire - a people-first project to imagine thriving places and unlock the conditions for change. This first workshop grounds us in the present before we time-travel to the future in April with futurist Rob Hopkins.

Why join?

We're starting from a premise: that streets and neighbourhoods could support more people to really thrive. But what does that actually mean in Oxfordshire? This workshop will unpack what matters most, what needs to change, and what the idea of thriving in our places means for those who live here.

We'll explore what you want to hold onto about your streets and neighbourhoods, what you'd let go of, what's missing, and your hopes for your places.

Your insights from this session will directly feed into Workshop 2 with futurist Rob Hopkins in April.

Diverse voices enrich the picture - it's what makes this real and relevant rather than theoretical. Lived experience trumps expertise in this workshop. Whether you're young, old, able-bodied, disabled, queer, cis, running a business, working, parenting, caring, on four wheels or two or using the bus - this is a space where life experience matters most.

What to expect

A welcoming online space designed for participation not presentation and hosted by Peter Lefort, expert facillitator. The session is playful and accessible, moving between personal reflection and systems thinking. You'll have space to be heard in small breakout groups, share ideas, and connect with others across Oxfordshire. No expertise required - just bring your experience of living here.

This is an online workshop via Zoom. The session runs 6:30-8:30pm, with a break midway through.

Who should attend?

If you live in Oxfordshire and care about your places, this is for you. Whether you're a parent, elderly person, disabled person, young person (12+), from an ethnic minority background, LGBTQ+, running a business, organising in your community, or representing local government - we're keen to hear from you and the unique perspective you bring.

FAQs

  • No - each builds on the last, but you can join for one or all five depending on your schedule.

  • Your insights will directly shape a community-owned vision & indicators that civil society groups, communities, and councillors can use to inform people-led change across the county. Also - genuine conversation with people you wouldn't normally meet, and a chance to influence what gets prioritised.

  • No. Just turn up with your experience of living in Oxfordshire.

  • We understand - life happens. Join for what you can, though the full session gives you the best experience.

  • We hope not. This only works with genuinely diverse voices - drivers, bus users, disabled people, business owners, parents, young people, skeptics. Everyone.