Thomas White Oxford is the development company of St John’s College delivering Oxford North as a strategic and long-term investment.
Founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas White, St John’s College supports excellence in teaching and research. By connecting academia and industry, underpinned by sustainability, the College is committed to delivering this extraordinary new district as a strategic and long-term investment.
In everything we do.
Responding positively to change.
Pioneering in our vision for the benefit of everyone.
labs and workspace
new jobs
new homes
amenity
open spaces
new public parks
apprenticeships
new construction jobs
per year added in GVA boosting the economy
electric heating and cooling through innovative energy system
We are creating a low carbon innovation district.
We are employing circular design principles in construction and operation.
We are creating a climate-resilient and biodiverse district.
We are creating a safe and healthy place, in construction and operation, that fosters mental health, wellbeing, productivity and innovation.
We are improving North Oxford's connectivity through more than £12 million investment in transport and bus services, making access safer and more convenient to pedestrian, cyclist and bus users.
We are providing local employment opportunities with a minimum 15% to local Oxfordshire people during construction.
Our joint venture is committed to Oxford North being recognised as an industry leader in delivering on Environmental, Social and Governance charter commitments through the combined expertise and ambition of our partners and suppliers.
As well as delivering carbon-efficient, net-zero-ready buildings, the scheme will provide a minimum biodiversity net gain of 5% through onsite and offsite measures and will target a high degree of social impact through education, skills, training and job opportunities.
In early 2022, we appointed Dame Alison Nimmo to our board with a specific focus on sustainability.