… of becoming ‘net zero’. ▪ Enhanced biodiversity was central to the overall ‘net zero’ vision of Oxford with increased flora and fauna in the city, along with more cycling, walking, and public transport, and far fewer cars. ▪ The buildings sector should adopt improved building standards, widespread retrofitting, and more domestic and non-domestic energy needs being met by sustainable sources…
… flora and fauna in the city. Assembly Members foresaw major changes in transport provision in Oxford with cycling, walking, and public transport prioritised over private motor vehicles. ▪ There would be key changes in the buildings sector with improved building standards, widespread retrofitting, and more domestic and non-domestic energy needs being met by sustainable sources. Assembly…
… firmly believed that it’s more cost effective if all new builds are built to sufficiently high standards, rather than paying the prohibitively high cost of retrofitting. Transport ▪ Encouraging behaviour change with a shift away from private car use was seen as key – people can feel reliant on their car. Implementing infrastructure changes (i.e. more and safer cycling infrastructure…