SUMMARY

Oxford Tomorrow represents the shared voices and ideas of the community. The planning process emphasized broad and meaningful input through a variety of formats—both in-person and digital. The planning team used the following methods and tools to gather input and feedback throughout the Oxford Tomorrow planning process:

• 9 Steering Committee Meetings

• 4 Stakeholder Focus Groups

• 3 Public Input Meetings

• Interactive Online Activities

• 3 Online Surveys

• Distributed paper surveys and postcards

Community Engagement Themes

Based on the public input from these various public engagement methods, the planning team developed the following major themes. These themes and all the community input directly informed the development of the plan recommendations.

Focus on becoming a complete, multi-generational, and multi-cultural community.

Encourage more restaurant, shopping, and entertainment options.

Prioritize non-vehicular transportation access and connectivity.

Maintain a high quality of life through continued investment in parks, recreation, and cultural amenities.

Embrace ways to bring the community together.

Spur housing options that are affordable for people at all incomes and life stages.

Strengthen the local economy through economic development and diversification.

Foster a strong relationship between Miami University and the greater community.