Co-creation of Stories of Place
Situating street detectorism in deep time led to the development of a collective archive and a rhythm of people gathering to explore and generate Stories of Place.
long term thinking
We work to be good ancestors, taking action with care for future generations of all life. We are part of a long story. The ways we live, organise, and relate don’t just shape our present - they ripple forward, affecting future generations of all life. We introduced long term thinking into our work in 2020. This collection features stories which speak to our work to cultivate long term thinking.
Extinction Rebellion Architecture is coming to Dudley High Street!
Extracts from a brief and a reading list given to Birmingham City University Masters of Architecture students in advance of a learning collaboration with CoLab Dudley from September 2021 to April 2022.
Co.LAB #3.4 — New Green Network
Student Time Rebels Jamie, Maddison and Amy returned from a High Street of the future with memories of a new green network and a transformed, pedestrianised, and sustainable High Street, and stepping stones for moving towards it.
Author: Holly Doron
Co.LAB #3.3— Culture, Inclusivity and Colour
Student Time Rebels Kirren, Siddesh, Safiah and Yuanshun returned from a Dudley High Street of the future with memories of an inclusive street rich with culture and colour and showcased this future through social media posts.
Author: Holly Doron
Co.LAB #3.2— Industry 4.0
Student Time Rebels Weitong, Emma. Olivia and Luciana rolled the dice on their Dudleypoly board and returned from a Dudley High Street of the future with memories of circular economy pavilions on the High Street.
Co.LAB #3.1 — ‘My’ Street 2030
Student Time Rebels Kiera, Kirstina, Rebecca and Sita return from a Dudley High Street of the future with memories of food, fulfilment and wellbeing, and generate a design illustrating stepping stones to a reimagined High Street.
Co.LAB #3.0 Memories from a regenerative future
15 student Time Rebels make preparations for travelling to a regenerative future on Dudley High Street, to gather memories from the future.