ABOUT THE PLAN

The City of Oxford regularly updates its comprehensive plan to respond to changing trends, conditions, and priorities. Each time, the planning effort is based upon community input and sound planning principles designed to improve quality of life for the Oxford community. The comprehensive plan allows the City of Oxford to collaborate with residents and businesses in proactively planning for an outstanding community of choice, including: pedestrian-friendly amenities, connectivity, mixed-use environments, parks and open space, quality architecture, versatile residential choices, continued economic development, and environmental sustainability.

The Oxford Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan is the broad policy guide for the City of Oxford and its community partners in successfully guiding future decision-making. It will also be a blueprint for City Council, boards and commissions, and staff as they evaluate land use, development, redevelopment, annexation, and infrastructure decisions as well as the character, location, and extent of public investments and private development proposals in the city.

The City last updated its comprehensive plan in 2008. Since that time, much has changed in the city, the region, and the world, which impact how the community will move forward. The new plan takes the current context and trends into consideration and establishes a blueprint for the community to continue to grow and thrive over the next ten years and beyond.

Guiding Pillars

These guiding pillars are foundational to the City of Oxford and its functions and, as such, are integrated into the plan’s recommendations. These guiding pillars can also serve as a filter for future community decision making, providing a framework for Oxford to improve and thrive. The pillars were developed from a combination of previous City priorities and community input during the planning process.

Fostering

Government

Setting the example for accessible, open communication in the

Embodying environmental stewardship and shaping a more resilient future

Quality

Creating a safe and attractive place to live for all ages and backgrounds

Service Excellence and Fiscal Responsibility

Providing effective and efficient public services to the Oxford community

Collaborative Growth

Working together with residents, businesses, institutions, and schools to plan for the future and create great places