Oxford Tomorrow - Preliminary Information Booklet by City of Oxford Ohio

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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION BOOKLET

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CONTENTS

Regional Context

History

Timeline

Population

Households & Prosperity

Economy & Workforce

Land Use

Future Land Use

Transportation

Housing

Parks & Trails

6 8 10

16 18

22 24

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PREFACE FRAMEWORK PYRAMID

The Charge It has been 13 years since Oxford, Ohio last updated its Comprehensive Plan, and everyone is eager to get started on an all-important update. There is much to consider, and many voices to engage. Oxford is a unique place, forwardthinking, and committed to confronting challenges and strengthening quality of life. On February 2, 2021, the Oxford City Council passed a Resolution committing the City to a strategic planning model of governance in order to better promote transparency and accountability in progress toward long-range goals and priorities. A new Comprehensive Plan crafted with passion by the community with the assistance and participation of those in charge of day-to-day activities is an important first step toward a more goal-oriented style of governance and decision making. City Council has affirmed a commitment to a strategic planning model where long-range goals inform strategic priorities and policies, which in turn inform capital and operational budgeting decisions.

The Process The process of updating the Oxford Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan will consist of three distinct phases: Phase 1 - Where We Are: Creating a shared understanding of existing conditions, recent trends, and pertinent issues. Phase 2 - What We Heard: Inform and educate the community; survey resident ideas, preferences, and concerns. Phase 3 - Moving Forward: Establish list of goals, objectives, values, actions, and key performance indicators to confront community desires and challenges.

The Framework The following framework will guide the creation of a new Comprehensive Plan: Vision is what kind of community Oxford wants to be in the future, expressed in concise written statements as well as visually with maps, graphics, and renderings. Goals refine the vision, expressing broad desired outcomes. Objectives are the steps needed to achieve goals, giving a more detailed policy direction. Values are aspirational statements or statements of support for certain causes or programs related to an objective. Actions are specific strategies the City organization can employ to further objectives.

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REGIONAL CONTEXT

It can hardly be said that Oxford is located within a vacuum. Situated within a much larger region encompassing cities and towns both big and small as well as a variety of natural destinations, Oxford has many geographic advantages.

Cincinnati

Oxford is located in the northwestern corner of Butler County, Ohio, approximately 9 miles away from the County Seat of Hamilton. It also happens to be located in the furthest northwestern corner of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), comprising Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties in Ohio; Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, and Pendleton Counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn, Franklin, and Union Counties in Indiana. The latest Census figures estimate the Cincinnati MSA to contain a population of just over 2.2 million. The OKI Regional Council of Governments projects their region will continue to grow over the next three decades at a rate higher than that of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana as a whole, reaching a population of 2.3 million by 2050. This represents an expected growth rate of 11 percent between 2015 and 2050, of which 6 percent is estimated to occur by 2030. OKI predicts Butler County will see the second highest gain of any other regional county, increasing to 426,000.

Hamilton

Acton Lake at Hueston Woods State Park

Oxford is certainly influenced a great deal by economic and social ties stemming from the Cincinnati metro area, which contains older established urban centers as well as more suburban and exurban areas. The northern fringe of Cincinnati’s suburbs along the I-275 beltway are a half hour drive away to the south. In all other directions, the landscape is very much rural, interspersed with natural destinations such as Hueston Woods State Park and Brookville Lake in Indiana. A variety of activities and living options, coupled with relative proximity to opportunities afforded by a larger urban region, make for an ideal setting for Oxford to grow and capitalize on its assets and strengths.

POPULATION BREAKDOWN COUNTIES WITHIN 20 MILE RADIUS OF OXFORD

2,164,405 CINCINNATI METRO

2,201,741 DAYTON METRO

803,543 BUTLER COUNTY

380,019 OXFORD TOWNSHIP

25,038

CITY OF OXFORD

22,700

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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OXFORD AND THE WIDER REGION

MAP 1.1

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Richmond

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WAYNE

Miles

Eaton

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Greensburg

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HISTORY

Oxford’s history as a population center spans more than two centuries. Originally planned as a single square mile with the earliest lots platted in 1810, the City has now grown to encompass more than seven and one half square miles. Upon conditions determined in the Ordinance of 1787, a mandate established in a 1792 Act of Congress stated that one township be created in the John Cleves Symmes purchase to serve as a higher education institution. Oxford Township was formed to serve as community support for Miami University. The site of Oxford Township, a six-mile square area, was selected in 1803, the same year Butler County was organized and established. Prior to the University’s establishment in February 1809, the land encompassing Oxford was part of the Congress Lands. The first building on campus was a school house constructed in 1811. Miami University received financial support through funds acquired from land leases. University Trustees held the first public sale of parcels in Hamilton in the Spring of 1810. Residents originally paid an annual lease to the University of six percent of the parcel price. Miami University opened on November 15, 1824 with a president, two faculty members and a student body of 20. William Holmes McGuffey, a Miami University professor in the early years of the institution, compiled the McGuffey Readers which sold 130 million copies. McGuffey’s home between 1826 and 1836 is located on Spring Street and Oak Street and has been converted into a museum in his honor.

The Village of Oxford was incorporated in February 1830. Among the earliest settlers were scholars from eastern and southern states. The Village comprised an area of one square mile defined by north-south boundaries of Sycamore Street and Chestnut Street and east-west boundaries of Patterson Avenue and Locust Street. The borders remained unaltered until the 1950s when annexations increased the square mile to a one-and-one-quarter mile area. By the 1980s the original square mile had grown to over four square miles. The City of Oxford emcompassed five square miles by the mid 1990s, and today is a little under eight.

The town of Oxford platted in 1810 consisted of 128 horizontally oriented lots. Many of the original street names, including Mulberry Street and those based on direction, have since changed.

Prior to the Civil War era, Oxford was characterized by industrial activity and by the growth of educational services provided by Miami University and other institutions. Mercantile farms, a carriage factory, blacksmith shops and tanner shops were among the earliest business establishments. The first newspaper in Oxford, The Oxford Citizen, was first circulated in 1854. Citizens Bank was organized in 1869. One of the first commercial services provided to Oxford residents was fire service beginning in the early 1830s. As was characteristic of communities across the United States, Oxford experienced a period of economic depression following the Civil War. As

a result many industries were closed, including Miami University in 1873. The University was reopened in 1885 and although many businesses did not recover from the depression, an industrial base did continue to coexist with the University. An organ plant and cartographic company were established in the 1870s. Other businesses opening prior to the turn of the century including a tile plant, two woolen mills, a shoe factory, a brickyard, a drill company and a chair factory. To this day, Miami University continues to be a significant contributor to the economic base of Oxford and leading landowner in the community.

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TIMELINE

William Holmes McGuffey publishes his first Eclectic Reader

Miami University opens

1838

William Holmes McGuffey appointed as Professor of Languages at Miami

Oxford Female Institute merges with Oxford Female College

1874

Oxford Female College chartered

Oxford Female Institute (later Oxford College) is founded

Oxford Theological Seminary established

1873

1849

First residence hall, North Hall (later Elliott Hall) is constructed

1880

1885

1867

Village of Oxford is incorporated with a population over 700

1854

1830 1826

Congress mandates one township to be created in Symmes Purchase to serve as a higher education institution

1828

State-appointed commission selects location for College (Oxford) Township

1860

1869

1836

1833

Fire service started in Oxford

1840

Miami University established

1824

1803 1792

University Trustees hold first public sale of parcels in College Township to be leased to financially support the institution

1820

1809

1800

Pictured at right: Parade down High Street, early 20th Century

Judge John Cleves Symmes of New Jersey buys a portion of the Northwest Territory (Symmes Purchase) from the Federal Government and surveys it into townships.

1810

1788

Oxford has a rich and layered history. Initially established primarily to support a higher education institution, the city has evolved over the years to become a quintessential college town. Despite the forces of growth and change, much of the past stands well preserved.

1900

Miami University reopens

Bandstand is constructed in the Public Square

Miami University temporarily closes

First local bank (Citizens Bank) organized

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Citizen group works to establish Oxford’s first historic commission to review projects and ensure sensible architectural designs. Miami University begins allowing students to bring cars to Oxford Number of Miami students living off-campus surpasses number living on-campus

1998

1990

1988

1980s

Pictured at left: High Street in the early 1960s

1980

1954

Miami replaces “No-Horse Rule” with “No-Car Rule”

1971

Water tower erected in East Park

2020

Voters pass a charter amendment restricting residential structures to no more than 3 dwelling units. Restriction applies to the entire Mile Square plus additional territory north of Sycamore Street.

Western College for Women merges with Miami University

2008

Oxford Female College merges with Miami University

2000

2018

1976

Original zoning ordinance adopted by Village Council

1974

1928 1922 1919

1960

Oxford becomes a City

Amended zoning ordinance, in conjunction with a citywide master plan, is prepared by Harland Bartholomew and Associates and adopted by City Council.

2003

1940

1931

1920

Water tower demolished. City Council adopts the Oxford Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan.

Voters pass a 10-year property tax levy to fund construction of a trail system around Oxford

Voters pass a charter amendment (Issue 20) exempting the Uptown area from the 1976 dwelling unit restriction. Oxford Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan Update is adopted by City Council.

Consultant-led rewrite of Zoning Code adopted by City Council

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430,000POPULATION

25,000

Oxford’s population is expected to increase. It is estimated the 566city grew 607 by 10.4% over the last decade. 1,205

FIG 4.1 POPULATION BY AGE BY DECADE 25,000 721

566 1,205

25,000

20,000

496 374 257

15,000

958

25,000

1,316

1,094

1,037 20,000 2,086 1,490

182

5,701

758 897 621 2,342

15,000

1,790

1,749

15,000 1,881

25,000

9,669 25,000

958

20,000 10,000

20,000

5,701

182

20,000

5,165 20,000 4,310

4,267 5,000

796

1,217

1960

1970

1,132

374 1,037

374

17,108

15,000 2,342 1,096 15,000 960 257

1,037

5,165 1,037 886

15,000

958

1,316 1,490 796

1960 1,254 10,000 10,000

10,000 1,217 1,699

1970

1,471

2,086 1,644

182 758

9,669

566 897 374 621

374 1,2051,037 496

2,342 1,037

1,490 496 607 1,094 1,490 1,522 958 1,316 374 1,699 496 1,094 1,037 2,232 257 2,229 2,086 1,316 1,699 1,254 1,749 1,037 1,490 257 1,094 2,086 958 1,254 796 5,843 1,471 1,644 1,490 0 1,514 958 4,310 1,316 4,267 1,699 2,086 1960 1,644 1,316 1,699 2020 20307,613 1,254 5,701 1,644 182 1,254 7,613 5,701 1,132 1,096 960 182 758

257 1990 2000 1,490 1980 2010 2,232 2,086 958 10,000

2,229

1,094

8,254 7,6135,000 257 566 257 958 374 1,205

1,094

374

1,205

25000 1,490 10,000

496 758 15,000 5,843 897 15,000 5,089 621

566

496

10,004 1,316 1,699

25,000 1,254 8,254 20,000

2,232

1,522

257 25,000

7,613 25,000

2,083

1,514

1,254

10,000

1,471

1,644

1,699

15,000

20,000 5,000

2,229

607

1,522 496 As of the writing of this report, 2020 Census figures for 2,229 localities have not yet been released. There is a significant 1,749 374 chance of an undercount due to disruptions to Miami’s 1,094 academic calendar and presence of students 1,471resulting from 1,037 1,514 the257 COVID-19 pandemic. 721 2,086

PROJECTED

20,000

2,229 1,471

1980

1990

621

7,613 9,669

897 1,644 758 5,701

2000 8,254

721 2,083 1,790 1,881

1,490 Nevertheless, the recent Housing Needs Analysis conducted 958 2,083 by607 Bowen National Research estimated a total 2020 1,644 population of 1,699 23,582 and a projected 2025 population of 1,316 1,790 1,522 24,197, representing 10.4% and 13.2% increases respectively from 2010. This coincides with an increase in enrollment at 1,254 1,749 1,881 by 2,275 (13.9%) between fall semesters Miami University 9,669 in 2010 and 2020. The available data and estimates suggest 1,514 10,004 that approximately one fourth of residents are non-students, 721brackets. Oxford could which includes those in upper age very well see a7,613 total population around 8,254 721 25,000 by 2030, an 5,701 2,083 increase of 566 approximately 1,400 persons from 2020. On top 721 17,108 607 1,205 of that, more than 2,000 people reside in the unincorporated 2,083 566 1,522 607 area of Oxford Township as well. 721 1,790 1,205 496

2,083

2,229 1,522 721 1,790 2,083 496 10,004 566 1,749 1,881 2,229 1,094 607 75 years and above Source: U.S. Census - PUMS 1,205 2,083 721 566 1,749 1,471 NHGIS, University of 1,881 1,094 1,522 607 1,514 1,790 1,205 55-74 years 2,086 Minnesota, www.nhgis.org 1,471 17,108 2,083 2,229 1,522 1,514 5,843 1,790 5,165 years 2,08635-54 1,749 estimates 4,310 1,8814,267 2020 population5,089 2,229 1,644 25-34 years from Oxford 2020 Housing 1,749 1,790 1,471 1,514years1,881 Needs Assessment by Bowen 1,644 20-24 1,471 National Research 1,514 years 1,881 10-19 1,217 9,669 1,132 1,096 960 886 5,089 0-9 years10,004 9,669 19700-241980 1990 2000 2010 years10,004 (2020) 8,254

607

1,522 1,749

1,790 1,881

1,514 8,254 9,669 886 9,669

2010

17,108 10,004

2020 10,004

17,108

2020

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FIG 4.2 POPULATION BY RACE CATEGORY

2010

2018

Change

0.2%

0.1%

-39.4%

Asian

1,153

5.4%

1,870

8.3%

62.2%

Black or African American

859

4.0%

1,022

4.5%

19.0%

18,719

87.6%

19,117

84.5%

2.1%

Some Other Race

129

0.6%

0.3%

-44.2%

Two or More Races

478

2.2%

511

2.3%

6.9%

21,371

100%

22,612

100%

5.8%

American Indian or Alaskan Native

White

Total Population (all races)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2010 Census & 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates

Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Not Hispanic or Latino

3.9% 2010-2018

POPULATION RESIDING ABROAD 1 YEAR AGO

2010

2018

Change

491

2.3%

674

3.0%

37.3%

20,880

97.7%

21,938

97.0%

5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2010 Census & 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates

PERCENT INCREASE NON-WHITE POPULATION

1.0%

FIG 4.3 POPULATION BY ETHNICITY CATEGORY

Figures 4.2 and 4.3 provide a picture of the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford, based on the latest available Census data from the year 2010 and estimates from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Overall, these figures show that Oxford is becoming increasingly more diverse, with nearly all non-white racial categories experiencing a positive percentage change over the last decade. Understanding these trends is important to consider as the Oxford community continues to work toward a more

3.7% 2018

diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. In addition, Oxford’s Hispanic population is fairly small, but is estimated to have grown slightly. The Census Bureau classifies Hispanic or Latino ethnicity separate from race. Apart from growing diversity, the Census numbers also indicate there is a growing presence of residents from abroad, which can further support Oxford’s image as a place that welcomes multiple perspectives and cultures from around the world.

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HOUSEHOLDS & PROSPERITY FIG 5.1 HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE

FIG 5.2 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

CATEGORY

2018

2.5%

No High School Diploma

530

8.9%

24.7%

0.6%

High School Graduate

929

15.6%

733

11.7%

-12.6%

Some College, No Degree

816

13.7%

62.5%

4,120

65.7%

17.6%

Associate Degree

322

5.4%

2,163

38.6%

2,213

35.3%

2.3%

Bachelor Degree

1,464

24.6%

396

7.1%

368

5.9%

-7.1%

Graduate Degree

1,892

31.8%

5,603

100%

6,273

100%

12.0%

Total Population (25 years and older)

5,953

100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2010 & 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates

PERCENT OF FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY

14% 2010

11% 2018

PERCENT OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY

26% 2010

15% 2018

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2010 & 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates

There are numerous indicators to consider when assessing a community’s overall economic, financial, and social health. Oxford is generally home to a highly educated population; more than half of all residents have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. While population has certainly increased over the last decade, available data does show some trends in the reverse direction, in particular pertaining to family households with younger school-aged children and older adult singleperson households. This stands in contrast to an increasing number of non-family and younger single-person households, with adult family households generally remaining constant.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates

COST-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDS (30%+ INCOME TOWARD HOUSING)

13%

of owners

54% of renters

SEVERELY COST-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDS (50%+ INCOME)

of owners

34% of renters

Source: Oxford, Ohio 2020 Housing Needs Assessment

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PROJECTED INCREASE IN OWNER HOUSEHOLDS 2020-2025

FIG 5.3 HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME CATEGORY

2010

2018

Change

Less than $10,000

1,490

26.6%

1,819

29.0%

22.0%

$10,000 to $14,999

555

9.9%

451

7.2%

-18.7%

$15,000 to $24,999

818

14.6%

700

11.2%

-14.4%

$25,000 to $34,999

583

10.4%

564

9.0%

-3.2%

$35,000 to $49,999

577

10.3%

535

8.5%

-7.3%

$50,000 to $74,999

633

11.3%

704

11.2%

$75,000 to $99,999

314

5.6%

338

5.4%

7.7%

$100,000 to $149,999

224

4.0%

521

9.3%

132.5%

$150,000 to $199,999

303

5.4%

331

5.9%

9.4%

$200,000 or more

101

1.8%

310

5.5%

207.4%

Median Household Income

$23,040

$27,238

18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2010 & 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates

Poverty is on the decrease, though likely attributed to lower income families moving out of Oxford, as presented in Figure 5.3 above. Counting out the bottom income category as an anomaly likely

affected by the presence of college students, all households with an income below $50k have seen a decrease over the last decade, with the most substantial decreases occurring in lower income

37%

making less than $30k

13%

making $100k or more

PROJECTED INCREASE IN RENTER HOUSEHOLDS 2020-2025

making less than $10k

making $30k or more

Source: Oxford, Ohio 2020 Housing Needs Assessment

categories. The median household income has risen, which could be attributed to many factors, including not only an increase in higher earners but also inflation. Rising incomes can be beneficial for the City’s fiscal as well as economic health, so long as dollars spent on goods and services, as well as income tax revenues, are retained locally. During the year 2020, the City commissioned Bowen National Research to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment, in order to better assess Oxford’s available housing resources in comparison to buyer and renter characteristics, to see where there may be the most mismatch of product to consumers. As demonstrated in the percentages above, there are two noteworthy areas of need: (1) low income rental housing; and (2) higher end housing, both for rent and to own.

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ECONOMY & WORKFORCE

FIG 6.1 EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR & UNIVERSITY ORIENTATION Accommodation & Food Services

19.9%

Health Care & Social Assistance

18.0% 11.4%

Educational Services Retail Trade

7.2%

Real Estate & Rental & Leasing

5.3%

Administrative, Support, Waste Management Admin. and Support (...) Services & Remediation Services

3.8%

Finance & Insurance

3.7%

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

3.3%

Information

3.3%

Construction

51%

1.5%

Manufacturing

1.1%

Transportation & Warehousing

All Other Employment

0.9% 0.3%

Wholesale Trade Utilities

0.1% 0

200

Number of Employees 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400

Source: Oxford, Ohio 2020 Housing Needs Assessment

Miami University Employment

49%

2.2%

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Prof., Scientific,

3.1%

14.2%

5.2%

April 2018

April 2019

January 2021

Source: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

8.2%

Other Services (Except Public Other Services Administration) (Except Public Admin.)

3.8% April 2020

9.9%

Public Administration

BUTLER COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Figure 6.1 at left breaks down City of Oxford employment by economic sector. This essentially observes all Oxford employees, no matter where they may live. As would be expected, a large portion of the City’s jobs are concentrated in educational services due to the presence of Miami University, as well as health care work associated with McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital and other providers. There is also a significant tertiary sector with jobs in food, accommodations, and retail, made available to serve university students, employees, residents, and visitors. Miami is Oxford’s largest employer with a total of 3,215 employees in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global economy in many unprecedented ways, with Oxford feeling the brunt of these impacts much like many other communities. As of May 2021, with vaccination distribution largely deployed, the situation is beginning to turn around. As the local economy moves forward and recovers, unemployment appears to have rebounded, though not quite to pre-pandemic levels.

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FIG 6.2 EMPLOYEES BY ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLD INCOME & COMMUTE ORIGIN 2,000

1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0

1,754 1,697

Number of Oxford Employees

1,800

In-Town Commute

Commute in from Elsewhere

29.7%

54.4%

868 548

511 294 27

135

376 193

15.9%

Oxford Residents Commuting Out

651 637

384 164 122 204 93 58 86 62 58 48

Home Census Tract Median Household Income While data pertaining specifically to the local Oxford geography can certainly be obtained and analyzed, limiting the scope just to the boundaries of Oxford or even Oxford Township does not paint the whole picture. The true scope, or influence, of a city is much broader. Looking to Figure 6.2, this analysis attempts to analyze the distribution of Oxford employees by income level, no matter whether they live in-town or commute from outside. Since the actual income of each employee working within the Oxford cannot be obtained

publicly, employees are instead summarized based on the median household income of the Census Tract where they live, as a way to best estimate true income. With this underlying assumption in mind, the graph indicates that a large swath of the employee base commutes in from areas with a median income around $50k to $55k per year. Other notable groups are right around the $70 to $80k range, as well at the lower end around $15k. While this bar graph only observes Oxford employees, the pie chart at right examines this

Sources: Employee and commute origin data obtained from U.S. Census Bureau OnTheMap online application. Income data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 ACS 5-Year Estimates.

group together with Oxford residents who work elsewhere in the region. When considering the totality of all employees with some relationship to Oxford, whether it is work, home or both, the majority are residents commuting to jobs in other communities.

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A Space, another particular residential use as further listed Golf Courses and Ceme Residential Three-Fa Health and Medical health “corridor” exists along Morning Sun Road. below. HARRIS Residential Fraternity Government Industrial Parks, Green Space, Golf Courses and Ceme Residential Two-Fa AGRICULTURAL AND Government INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TWO-FAMILY Residential Fraternity House Residential Two-Fam Agricultural and Rural Land Industrial LAND HARRISVACANT Residential Multi-Fam Health and Medical Agricultural and Rura Parks, Green Space, Golf Courses and Ceme House University Areas and properties that are used for agriculture, Areas devoted toResidential industrial or manufacturingFraternity use. Areas consisting of lots supporting two-family HARRIS Health and Medical Residential Multi-Family or are generally Commercial rural in nature. Most of these areas Examples include Schneider Electric / Square D and dwellings (duplexes). This includes areas and where University and Mixed Use Parks, Green Space, Golf Courses Ceme are located outside the corporate limits. Wild Berry. multiple unitsResidential are under single ownership. Single-Fa Agricultural and Rural Land Commercial Industrial Residential House ResidentialFraternity Multi-Family Utilities and Mixe Industrial Residential Single-Family and Other 73 Utilities Community Facilities PARKS, Residential Fraternity House HARRIS COMMERCIAL GREEN SPACE, GOLF RESIDENTIAL THREE-FAMILY Residential Three-Fa BONHAM AND73 Commercial andHARRIS Mixed Use Parks, Green Space, Golf Courses and Ceme Community Facilities Residential Multi-Family COURSES AND CEMETERIES MIXED USE Residential Single-Family and Other Parks, Green Space, Residential Three-Family Agricultural and Rural Land Government Sites where landscaped or vegetated grounds,Multi-Family and/ Areas consisting of lots supporting three-family Areas and properties devoted to commercial usage, Residential or active recreational uses, are integral to the use dwellings House (triplexes). This includes areas where including officesCommunity and retail/services (auto, grocery, Residential Two-Fam Facilities Residential Fraternity Government Residential Single-Family and Other Three-Family or function of the site. Includes both publicly and multiple unitsResidential are under single ownership. Fraternity restaurant, etc.), as well as areas containing a mix Commercial and Mixed Use Residential Two-Family privately owned properties. Health and Medical of commercial and residential uses (i.e. Uptown). Residential Single-Family and Other University Government Health and Medical ResidentialThree-Family Multi-Family Residential Agricultural and Rural Land Two-Family Residential Multi-Fam COMMUNITY FACILITIES UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY University Community Industrial Facilities Residential Three-Family Utilities Health Medical Residential Single-Family and complexes Other Industrial Residential Areas owned and/or controlled by Miami Two-Family Areas consisting of apartment or Properties devoted to uses which and offer or support a Commercial and Mixed Use University 73 Residential Single-Fa University. Apart from campus areas, includes such condominiums where the number of units per community-oriented service or function. Examples Utilities Government Parks, Green Golf Courses and Cemeteries Two-Family HARRIS BONHAM properties as theResidential airport, Culinary Support Center, structure is four or more. include churches, community centers, non-profitSpace, Industrial Residential Three-Family Parks, Green Space, and Chestnut University Fields. organization offices, nursing homes, and schools. Community Facilities Utilities Residential Three-Fa Health and Medical Residential Fraternity House University RESIDENTIAL FRATERNITY GOVERNMENT UTILITIES Parks, Green Space, Golf Courses and Cemeteries Residential Residential Two-Family Utilities Government & SORORITY HOUSES Fraternity Residential Two-Fam Industrial Residential Multi-Family Utilities Properties specifically devoted to utility uses, such Areas consisting of residential units identified Properties owned by federal, state, and local Residential Fraternity as electric,House water, and wastewater. These areas may in City recordsResidential for occupancies greater thanMulti-Fam 4 government entities, including the City of Oxford University Health and Medical University be government-owned, or owned by an another unrelated persons so long as such occupants are and Oxford Township. Examples include the Parks, Greenoffice. Space, Golf Courses and Cemeteries and Other outside entity. members of a recognized fraternal organization. Western Knolls Residential site, former landfill, and post Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Utilities Residential Single-Fa Industrial Utilities Residential Fraternity House Three-Family 16 73 Residential and Other Residential Three-Fa Parks, GreenSingle-Family Space, Golf Courses and Cemeteries OXFORD TOMORROW | 2021 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

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The circa-2008 Oxford development footprint is very much visible in Map 8.1, as it identifies all urbanized/developed sites with a gray color. Scattered vacant sites appear in various colors, reflecting their locations within specific character areas, which are more discernable in OCP Map 3.7.

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Oxford’s future vision currently on the books with the 2008 Oxford Comprehensive Plan is actually reflected in two distinct maps: (1) Conservation and Development Map (OCP Map 3.6); and (2) Character Area Map (OCP Map 3.7). The refreshed version of the former is provided at right (Map 8.1). The Comprehensive Plan Update process beginning in 2021 offers a chance to revisit these maps with stakeholders, to fine-tune the recommended land 73 uses and perhaps even combine all aspects into one version that is available in both printed and 732 interactive web-based formats.

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A variety of development concepts are expressed and noted by in the current plan. Some examples include Conservation Development located on the outskirts of town where new buildings and uses are carefully balanced with preserved green Sewer/Study Boundary space; Traditional Development which is called BONHAM for on vacant sites in closer proximity to the urban Corridor Area center, taking on aEnhancement denser quality with walkable, well-design streets, open spaces and a mix of uses; and an Economic Expansion Area in the Neighborhood Enhancement Area southeastern corner of the city, calling for office, commercial, and light industrial usage.

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Concept Areas which overlapped other colored concept areas (uses) on the map have been Redevelopment converted to hashing to preserve detail. Sewer/Study Boundary Economic Expansion Area Corridor Enhancement Area Corridor Enhancement Area Mixed Use Center Neighborhood Enhancement AreaArea Neighborhood Enhancement Civic Sites Neighborhood Expansion Neighborhood Expansion Conservation Development Redevelopment Redevelopment Developed Areas Economic Expansion Area Economic Expansion Area Natural Areas Mixed Center MixedUse Use Center Parks Civic Sites

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TRANSPORTATION Provided courtesy of BCRTA MAP 9.1 2021 TRANSIT SERVICE SpringSPRING Term January 25, 2021May 14, 2021 Kelly Dr.

McGuffey Ave.

W. Chestnut St.

Pamela Dr.

University Ave.

Wooster Pl.

Linnwood Ln. Bern St. Foxfire @ College Linden Dr. Oxford Square

Chestnut @Beech

Health Services

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Serves all buses WESTBOUND on Spring St. Serves all buses EASTBOUND on Spring St. Serves all buses SOUTHBOUND on Maple St. Serves all buses NORTHBOUND on Maple St. Serves R routes and regional buses NORTHBOUND on Maple St.

Trenton Oxford Rd. Beechwoods Hall

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Child Development Center

Shriver Center

Ditmer Park & Ride

Thomson Hall

Boyd Hall

Morris Hall

Porter Hall Stanton Hall

Plum St.

N. Patterson Cook Field

Center Dr.

Rec. Center

Farmer School of Business

Rt. 73 Spring Patterson

Tallawanda Rd.

Bishop St.

Armstrong Center

Miami Station B Oak @ Spring

Hanna House

Goggin Center South Campus Garage

E. Rose Ave.

W. Central Ave.

Irvin Dr.

N. Campus Ave.

McGuffey Hall

S. Patterson Ave.

Main @ Wooster

Peabody Hall

Harris Dr.

Ardmore Dr.

Art Museum

E. Chestnut St.

Western Lodge

Chestnut Field

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Marilyn Dr.

Clover Cir.

Edgehill Dr.

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Brill Dr. Brookview Ct.

S. College Ave.

Apartments

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Erin Dr.

Ogden Ct.

Foxfire Dr.

E. Spring St.

Kehr Rd.

French Dr.

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local traffic and support shorter trips, they are generally meant for longer trips. Collectors serve more localized traffic, helping to distribute traffic to local streets. Local streets exist for the purpose of accessing abutting properties and contain the

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Culinary Support Center

Ogden Hall King Lib.

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Benton Hall

E. High St.

E. Walnut St.

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Tollgate Dr.

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The Thoroughfare Plan map essentially communicates two things: (1) the designated functional classification of each major roadway; and (2) depicts the generalized location of potential new roadways or roadway realignments which could occur in the future. Adopting a plan for particular roadway routes does not necessarily guarantee that those routes will be constructed. Instead, the plan exists for the purpose of informing decision makers so that when roads are either built or upgraded, it will make sense within the context of the future imagined transportation system. In addition, it also helps guide developers and gives the City leverage to require certain improvements be made and/or right-of-way be set aside for future system expansion.

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Currently, Oxford’s most recent transportation Hill top Rd . plan or “Thoroughfare Plan” exists somewhat detached from the rest of the Comprehensive Plan. This Plan had been prepared by a transportation consultant and adopted by City Council in October 2007. Map 9.2 at right visually represents the roadway recommendations adopted at that time.

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least amount of traffic. While transportation planning has traditionally focused the most attention on private vehicles and truck traffic, alternate modes such as bus transit, bicycles, rail, and pedestrian accessibility also all deserve focus in the Comprehensive Plan update.

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HOUSING

Much of planning revolves around the development and preservation of quality residential neighborhoods, providing a balanced mix of housing options serving all segments of the population.

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

2,430 units SINGLE-FAMILY MOBILE HOMES

As seen in the graphics at right, single-family homes are the predominant housing type in Oxford. Approximately three fourths of all singlefamily homes are owner-occupied, the majority of which are situated in the western and northern sectors of the city. On the rentals side, a heavy concentration exists in the Mile Square, primarily to serve off-campus students. The most affordable standalone housing option are mobile homes, which can be found in Oxford’s Miami Mobile Home Park in proximity to College Corner Pike (US 27). Moving into attached unit categories, the rental percentage increases substantially. A mix of multi-family complexes are present in Oxford, varying between those that are student-oriented and those catering more to permanent residents. The 2020 Housing Needs Assessment identifies a critical gap in rental housing priced at less than $1,000 per month. In addition, there is also a need for more higher-end rental housing and new homes for sale priced above $260k. An opportunity may exist to produce a greater abundance of missing middle housing, most commonly defined as a variation of unit types (such as duplexes and row houses) falling between the lighter intensity of traditional single-family homes and the grander scale of multi-unit buildings and complexes.

1 park 270 lots

Most single-family rentals serve students, and are heavily concentrated in the Mile Square.

25%

599 rental units

Oxford’s mobile home park/area is located on College Corner Pike. Manufactured homes & parks are licensed and regulated at the state level by the Ohio Department of Commerce. Approx. 135 ΣΩΔ of the 270 lots are active, per data on water meter usage.

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TWO-FAMILY DUPLEXES

384 buildings 768 units

89%

683 rental units

THREE-FAMILY TRIPLEXES

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138 buildings 414 units

87%

360 rental units

MULTI-FAMILY

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SORORITY HOUSES

28 properties

95%

2,882 rental units

Many of Oxford’s fraternity houses are clustered together in close proximity to the western edge of the Miami campus. Most are situated on or near Tallawanda Road or Campus Avenue. The 28 figure only reflects larger houses, not all properties where fraternity members may live.

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FIG 10.1 HOUSING COST BY TYPE, OCCUPANCY AND NUMBER OF BEDROOMS NUMBER OF BEDROOMS

APARTMENTS

NON-CONVENTIONAL RENTALS*

FOR-SALE HOUSING

Student Median Rent

Non-Student Median Rent

Student Average Rent

Non-Student Average Rent

Median List Price

One-Bedroom

$999/mo.

$550/mo.

N/A

$750/mo.

N/A

Two-Bedroom

$1,398/mo.

$700/mo.

$2,350/mo.

$867/mo.

$114,200

Three-Bedroom

$1,572/mo.

$950/mo.

$3,240/mo.

$954/mo.

$224,900

Four-Bedroom

$2,036/mo.

$1,038/mo.

$3,515/mo.

$1,611/mo.

$277,500

Source: Oxford, Ohio 2020 Housing Needs Assessment | *Non-Conventional Rentals include single-family homes, duplexes, units over storefronts, mobile homes, etc.

FIG 10.2 HOUSING UNIT GAP ESTIMATES RENTAL HOUSING

OWNER HOUSING

INCOME SEGMENT Rent Range

Units Needed

Priority

Price Range

Units Needed

Priority

50% AMI* or less ($43,000 or less)

$0-999

323

Critical

$0-160,000

Moderate

51% - 80% AMI* ($43,001 - $69,000)

$1,000-1,700

Moderate

$160,001-260,000

Moderate

81% AMI* and above ($69,001 and above)

$1,701 and up

135

High

$260,001 and up

221

High

Source: Oxford, Ohio 2020 Housing Needs Assessment | *AMI is an acronym for Area Median Income

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PARKS & TRAILS

Maintaining a robust public park system and active recreation amenities are essential for a community’s health, economy, and overall quality of life.

OXFORD COMMUNITY PARK

LEONARD G. HOWELL PARK

OXFORD AREA TRAILS SYSTEM Oxford’s largest park with a variety of active recreational amenities, including baseball & soccer fields, basketball courts, playground, and pool.

Over 30 years ago, an active group of residents came together and planned a network of trails to provide transportation and recreational opportunities to the residents of Oxford. In 2007, a second generation of Oxford residents took this vision one step further by organizing and raising funds for a plan that was added to the 2008 City Comprehensive Plan. S everal decades in the making, this dream was realized in 2017 when Phase 1 was completed with the help of a Clean Ohio grant. In 2018, Oxford citizens passed a property tax levy to help fund expansion of the system over a 10-year period. Phase 2 was later completed in 2020 with funding assistance from Miami University and OKI. Phases 3 and 4 have also secured grant funding from OKI. 24

MERRY DAY PARK

Located off Reagh’s Way, Merry Day Park features a large playground, picnic shelter, basketball hoop and open play area.

TRI COMMUNITY CENTER

The TRI facility features a variety of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a skatepark.

Named after Oxford’s first City Manager, this 9 acre park features a playground, picnic shelter, and plentiful green space with access to the OATS trail.

UPTOWN PARKS

At the heart of Oxford are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Oxford Memorial Park, the site of numerous outdoor concerts throughout the year.

NORTHSIDE BARK

INLOES PARK

SOUTH LOCUST PARK

ROBERT M. ARTZ PARK

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