Masterplans
The purpose of a masterplan is to provide an overall spatial vision and framework for the future development of a site within which individual projects can be developed in a coherent manner.
The masterplan tries to look at the overall constraints on development and act as a guide to what is possible. A masterplan is a 'loose-fit' model against which building and infrastructure ideas and needs, including services, can be tested and addressed. It can help identify programme and funding priorities. It can assist in prioritising opportunities for redevelopment or refurbishment. It allows for a dialogue with University colleagues, planners, heritage and community groups and endorsement of the University's vision for its estate against which detailed planning can be undertaken.
Masterplans have to evolve and change as planning and other constraints and opportunities arise. For example, the Science Area has been subject to a number of masterplans over the years responding to changes in the agreed area, the planning context and the development of new sciences demanding different types of building and levels of services. The University has developed, and continues to develop, masterplans for a number of its major sites.
Current masterplans either developed or under review include:
- Begbroke Science Park
- Radcliffe Observatory Quarter
- Science Area and Keble Road Triangle (Under review)
- Old Road Campus (Under review)
- Begbroke – heavy science and interface between University and industry
- ROQ – Humanities Faculties and some 'dry' science
- Science Area and Keble Road Triangle – wet sciences and pre-clinical medical teaching
- Old Road Campus – medical research
