38-40 George Street, Oxford
What could a civic space that creates the conditions for joy, learning, creativity and connection look like?
Last year, Makespace Oxford was selected as the official operator for a new civic space to be built at 38 – 40 George Street. Our vision for a civic space in Oxford is to create a space for co-creation and experimentation. A social lab that fosters mutual support and solidarity, rooted in Oxford, built with and for its citizens to come together to take on the big challenges of our time.
In partnership with Marick Real Estate, Staycity and Oxford City Council, we are working to create a fully accessible and welcoming space, for all ages and backgrounds, on the ground floor of the new building – coming 2027.
How the journey started
Meet the Community Advisory Board
Phase 1 - Community Engagement
Sharing our learnings on design
BUILDING TIMELINE
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1
Public Exhibition
Early 2024
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2
Planning
Mid 2024
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3
Design and procurement
Late 2024
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4
Construction commencement
Mid 2025
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5
Completion of Community Use space (Practical Completion)
Late 2027
Community Engagement Phase One
March - July 2023
Phase One involved recruiting a Community Advisory Board, Conducting community engagement via market stalls in Oxford’s Gloucester Green alongside TORCH, schools engagement days & a public consultation day at The Old Fire Station
Project partners
You can find out more about our project partners below.
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