Gentrification Archives - Futures in Draft

the image shows a community space - there is a bridge/walkway with two people standing on it and below there is a open air walkway path with lots of green plants and people walking unedrneath

May 18, 2026

On displacement, reclamation and land

In this article spatial practitioner and artist, Amahra Spence discusses the impacts of dispossession and ‘regeneration’ on communities in Birmingham, and how Hood Futures is building spaces for connection, remembering and spatial justice.

In the image there is a city scene with flats in the background. On the left are two people riding a red motorcycle. The person on the back is carrying groceries and waving to another inhabitant on the right hand side of the image. There are cables going from the buildings to show the nature of shared community.

A World With

Mar 30, 2026

A world with no landlords

In this episode, UK-based writer, creative producer and educator Sara Bafo presents the potential of a world with no landlords.

The image shows The Point in Lewisham. We see the entrance, with the door open. The building is painted blue and there are big windows with red signs on them. The sign, The Point is white and at the top of the building.

Power of Place

Feb 21, 2026

Surely that’s the point of it all

Simmone Ahiaku explores how The Point in Lewisham provided a much needed space for organisers and community members to come together to resist gentrification and start building collective futures.

Articles Tagged: Gentrification

On displacement, reclamation and land

A world with no landlords

Surely that’s the point of it all