Written on July 11th, 2006 by Nick Booth
Programme 16 of the Grassroots Channel hears about the link between gun crime in Birmingham UK and gun crime in Boston, Mass. Simon Walker, of the community arts project Curio City, tells us about Alex and Isaura Mendez, two visitors to Birmingham who have left a lasting impression on the city.
Links:
The Dorchester Reporter in Boston
A map of gun crime in Alex’s Neighbourhood
Isaura Mendez and her work in her community
Simon’s work on the Urban Fusion Website
Friction Arts
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Written on July 11th, 2006 by Nick Booth
Natalie Brade and Sir Albert Bore
Programme 12 eavesdrops on a conversation between two people whose relationship began with intense frustration and conflict. Natalie Brade and Councillor Sir Albert Bore: one a practical active citizen, the other a senior politician, met when Natalie began protesting about housing conditions on what was then the Lee Bank estate in Ladywood.
Now they work together running Optima Community Association. A little longer than usual, this programme is a rare opportunity to hear a citizen and politician explaining how their relationship unfolded through the battle to regenerate Lee Bank in Birmingham.
Links:
Written version of Natalie’s story as a pdf
Optima Community Association
ODPM Award for Sustainable Communities
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