gentrification

Reds On The Green - A Short Tour of Clerkenwell Radicalism

Ret Marut — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:54:06 +0000

There has been little easily available to read concentrating specifically on the long and rich history of the politics and struggles of the area. The following account charts the changing fortunes and developments of the communities, classes and individuals involved. It also offers some passing comments on the Clerkenwell of today.

Berlin squatted community space under attack

erin wiegand — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:12:11 +0000

Now, tactics of police intimidation are being used in an attempt to shut down the centre's social events and political organizing, particularly around the upcoming G8 summit.

Following is a statement from the Köpi, a legalized squat in Berlin currently home to about sixty people and a number of autonomous political and cultural projects.:

1950-today: Corporate and state intervention in the arts

Steven. — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:07:02 +0000

The Cultural Cold War

The Occupation of Art and Gentrification

libcom — Fri, 19 May 2006 21:21:49 +0000

An article from "No Reservations - Housing, Space and Class Struggle"; News From Everywhere and Campaign For Real Life, London, 1989.

From the endangeredphoenix.com website

Locked out of Acton's Lock

libcom — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:55:22 +0000

Squeezed between Debdale Court and the Regents Canal at the Eastern End of Whiston Road, the five-story building will comprise 25 flats and a restaurant.

Dalston occupation update - eviction?

libcom — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 13:10:41 +0000

Nearly two weeks after it was occupied as part of a wider campaign against gentrification and property developers in Hackney, Dalston Theatre remains standing after the occupiers won a high court victory against Hackney Council.

Broadway Market café occupation - updates and background

libcom — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:14:09 +0000

The Cafe was seized to prevent its demolition and conversion into luxury flats by property developer Dr Roger Wratten.

Updates and stories on libcom.org news

27 Mar: The battle of Broadway Market, from Hackney Independent

Dalston Theatre occupied

Steven. — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:18:42 +0000

The occupiers have issued the following statement:

This morning (Monday 20th February) supporters of the campaign against council sell offs on Dalston Lane and Broadway Market in Hackney occupied Dalston Theatre (formerly The Four Aces) and two adjacent houses on Dalston Lane.

Tottenham pub saved by campaigners

Steven. — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:35:58 +0000

After 3 months of campaigning by local residents and users of the Fountain Pub in West Green Rd, N15 the Council finally conceded that it can't allow such a well-used local community facility to be demolished or turned into yet another a block of flats.