Find out more about what Reading could be like in the future
The second wide-ranging workshop to further develop the vision was held at the University
of Reading on 1 December 2015, involving many of the people who have contributed to the project along the way.
The focused and interactive day which focused on three developing and interconnected scenarios for the town, Green Technology, Parks and Rivers and Festivals and Culture, included short inspirational presentations and a design session, encouraging participants to focus on what Reading has excelled at and what could be improved.
Drawing upon the morning’s workshops the 44 strong group looked ahead to 2050, bringing ideas to life with a variety of creative mediums including maps and plasticine.
The group focused on transforming today's challenges for Reading into scenarios and 3D spatial proposals for a better future for Reading by 2050.
Where low carbon living is the norm and the built environment, technology and innovation have combined to create a dynamic, smart and sustainable city with a high quality of life and equal opportunities for all.