2026 Vision
In early 2006 partners from across Southampton came together to agree a fresh 2026 Vision for the City of Southampton which underpins our aspirations for the city over the next 20 years. With an emphasis on innovation, creativity and opportunity we are committed to working in partnership to improve the overall quality of life of local residents and those who work in, or visit our city. We want all citizens whatever their age and interests to feel part of a city which is being sustained and developed for the benefit of all.
As the major city in central southern England, Southampton will be recognised as the region’s economic, social and cultural driver, building on its role as an international seaport, centre for cutting edge research and leading retail centre. It will be a centre of learning, have a varied and exciting cultural landscape and be known for its innovative and creative businesses, leisure opportunities and fine parks and open spaces. Adapting into a sustainable waterfront city Southampton will have a world-wide profile, attracting visitors, new citizens and businesses by being the UK’s premier cruise liner home port, a major European container port and the local city for one of the UK’s top airports. Southampton will be known as a city that is good to grow up in and good to grow old in where people are proud to live and economic success is harnessed to social justice’.
