Posts Tagged ‘gentrification’
‘We need more social housing’: Photographer Tom Hunter on Hackney’s evolution and the threat of ‘monoculture’
The artist, who lives and works locally, was speaking as his new exhibition went on display in London Fields
Read MoreThese Streets, Luan Goldie, book review: ‘Unsparing reflection on the dark side of gentrification’
The Hackney author’s third novel is ‘one to put on your summer reading list’
Read More‘Gentrification in action’: Town Hall defends Dalston Plan as campaigners let rip
Morning Lane and Ridley Road activists call for social rent homes amid fears the proposals will drive people out
Read More‘Locals need protection’: The gentrification of Shoreditch and the campaign to save Brick Lane
Controversial plans for the iconic Truman Brewery have sparked a wave of protests
Read MoreCouncil investment chief grilled on success in supporting local businesses
Scrutiny chair calls for ‘real life experiences’ of local business owners to be acknowledged
Read MorePlans for ‘domineering’ 27-storey hotel in Shoreditch criticised by Historic England
Fears raised that tower planned on former site of Foundry arts space could end distinction between Shoreditch and the City
Read MoreNumber of homes for social rent under completed Woodberry Down plans under scrutiny
Updated plans for seven more socially-rented properties for estate’s Block B approved at planning meeting
Read MoreResidents urge Town Hall to seize opportunity to end ‘mistrust’ with community conversation
Mayor canvasses locals’ vision for Dalston’s future as London Renters Union slams proliferation of ‘massive new developer-led flats’
Read MoreRegeneration Songs: Sounds of Investment and Loss from East London, book review: ‘Unusual in its diversity’
‘Real pleasure’ to be found in this 500-page collection of essays and literature centred around urban renewal
Read MoreTown Hall’s new Britannia scheme gets the planning go-ahead
Councillors ‘delighted’ while environmental campaigner calls plans ‘worst I’ve seen for a long time’
Read MoreFilmmakers chronicling gentrification in Hackney to set up stall at Ridley Road
Future Hackney wants to capture and preserve local history – while giving youngsters a chance to get behind the lens
Read MoreBAME business owners slam council for seeming to “not care” about them
‘There’s a feeling that these Johnny-come-latelies who weren’t even born when we did what we did are getting all the benefits’
Read MoreLucinda Rogers to exhibit drawings of a changing Ridley Road Market
The London artist and campaigner took to the streets to depict scenes many fear will be lost to gentrification, the overarching topic of the exhibition
Read MoreRich Mix to host ‘rowdy, political knees up’ Question Time Cabaret next week
Artist Talia Randall and a panel of journalists and performers will tackle ‘gentrification and the art of the East End’ in an inimitable way – albeit without any Dimblebys
Read MoreGavin Turk gives cautious welcome to plans for dedicated ‘artist zones’
City Hall’s proposals to protect artists from developers and soaring rents could end up undermining their creativity, says Hackney Wick artist
Read MoreGentrification and the battle for Clapton’s soul
Clapton is changing fast as rising house prices in other parts make this once run-down area increasingly des res. But is an influx of newcomers creating tensions with existing residents?
Read MoreThe shooting at London Fields: the ‘kidz’ are here!
A local resident’s perspective on Saturday’s shooting of a sunbather in London Fields
Read MoreGentrification: you ask the questions
Hackney Citizen Digital Debate Mayoral Election 2010
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