Find out more about what Reading could be like in the future
March 2016
An exhibition aboard a Reading Bus located at Reading Station and Broad Street with supporting physical and online materials elicited over 21,000 interactions with the public.
Step into Reading 2050 was a two-day exhibition on the future of Reading which took place in the town centre on 1 and 19 March 2016. Its aims were to garner the ideas and enthusiasm of the people who live, work and play in Reading.
The Step into Reading 2050 bus was located in the town centre to spark the public imagination with ideas on what Reading could be like 34 years into the future.
Part of March’s Reading Year of Culture focus on the future of Reading, Step into Reading 2050 will provide futuristic visions of Reading locations designed to transport people into a smart and sustainable future for the town.
Over 2 days, outcomes were as follows:-
1) Better use of our rivers & green spaces
2) Sustainable transport networks
3) Joint place - More opportunities & art and culture / More festivals & pop-up events
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.