The goals and objectives are divided into eight categories:
- Community Image and Character.
- Housing and Residential Areas.
- Commercial and Business Development.
- Transportation.
- Community Facilities.
- Parks and Open Spaces.
- Marketing and Promotion.
- Communication and Cooperation.
Land Use Plan
The Land-Use Plan provides a guide for future land-use and development within the City. It identifies which lands should be devoted to residential, commercial, public and semi-public land uses. It also describes how various land-use areas are to be related and interconnected, and highlights the types of projects and improvements to be undertaken within each area.
Even though Oakwood is primarily a built-up community, there will continue to be demand for a modest amount of new residential and commercial development in the future. New development will entail the redevelopment of existing properties and the development of the few remaining vacant land parcels.
The Plan builds upon the existing land use structure of Oakwood. It strives to reinforce and strengthen the traditional residential character of the community. Single-family residential development will continue to predominate, and the distinctive qualities and characteristics of individual neighborhoods will be enhanced.
Commercial uses should continue to be located primarily within the Far Hills business district, the Park Avenue district, and in several other smaller locations. Existing commercial areas should be improved and upgraded as required, and compatible new investment and development should be promoted.
Transportation Plan
While Oakwood’s roadway system is essentially in place, operational improvements should be undertaken to meet the needs of future development and to preserve and protect the integrity of existing neighborhoods.
The safe and convenient use of transportation corridors by pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, and private vehicles is emphasized in the Transportation Plan. Traffic flow and traffic safety should be improved along key routes without adversely impacting adjacent land development or overall community character.
Adequate parking should be provided where appropriate to accommodate the needs of the commercial areas and public and institutional facilities.
Community Facilities Plan
The City should continue to offer its residents and businesses top quality community facilities and services.
The City should continue to cooperate with the Oakwood City Schools to ensure that high-quality educational facilities continue to be available. The Oakwood school system is one of the City’s most important assets. The school system is one of the primary reasons young families with school-age children choose Oakwood as a place to live. Existing school sites are in the process of being improved and upgraded.