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What to know about Oxford’s Economic Activation Program

What to know about Oxford’s Economic Activation Program

The program aims to improve “underperforming” local properties through incentivization, public participation On May 1, the City of Oxford launched a new 16-month program focusing on incentive-based partnerships to reduce the number of “underperforming” properties and “encourage positive momentum” in town, according to the city’s website. The

A map of Uptown Oxford with buildings highlighted to show historic value

New efforts to preserve historic buildings in Oxford could be on horizon

As Oxford continues to work with consultants to create a new historic preservation plan and update its design standards, pursuing National Register designation for the city seems likely.

101 W. Church Street seen from the front, with tall gras and boarded up windows on the first floor

Uncondemned: A property owner wants to tear a historic building down. What happens when the city says no?

A former funeral home and the vacant bookstore on High Street are at the center of discussions on historic preservation and code enforcement standards in Oxford.

405 E. Vine Street has one boarded up window and several with blue Xs on them

City, owners of former frat house resolve code violations

Oxford's law director and fire chief avoided threats of litigation and resolved code violation issues with the owners of 405 E. Vine Street. The property used to house a now-suspended fraternity.