City group reviews economic development plan ahead of council approval
The Community Improvement Corporation reviewed the economic development strategic plan at its last meeting before the plan will be presented to City Council on June 17.
Planning
City pivots on major zoning code update after consulting firm staff departures
After multiple consultants left the firm Oxford had contracted with to complete a new unified development code for the city, among other projects, the city is pivoting to an internal process for the code update.
Development, preservation and pedestrians: City consultants make progress on several area plans
Economic development, historic preservation, and pedestrian/cyclist access are the focal points of three plans currently being developed by consultants for Oxford.
How does Miami plan for campus development, and is it enough?
As discussions about a new arena at Miami University reached the public last fall, some faculty pushed for a campus master plan to guide future development. The university maintains multiple thematic plans, but no overarching guiding document.
Commission recommends increased size for Uptown businesses — but not bars and restaurants
Oxford's Planning Commission has recommended allowing retail spaces of up to 20,000 square feet Uptown, but the increased space wouldn't apply to bars and restaurants automatically.
Oxford looks to highlight area Black history with new plan
As Oxford moves forward with historic preservation and economic development plans, one temporary fellow with the city has worked to create a smaller plan focused on preserving Black history in town.
32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval
Oxford has put grant funding toward an affordable housing project on Chestnut Street. Now, that project is one step closer to construction following the Planning Commission's approval of site plans at a January meeting.