Original Blog by Coexist CIC
As part of our ongoing process of consultation with our local community about the future of Hamilton House and the future of Stokes Croft, we spoke to PRSC about urban change, community land trusts and building alternative economic systems.
Despite any concerns that may have been raised, the sale of approximately 1,000 Banksy Molotov posters took place on Saturday May 7th amongst much good humour, and without incident, as several organisations including PRSC, Coexist, Bookfair organisers and Banksy’s people worked together to ensure that all went off peacefully.
Coexist has been quietly filling its 55, 000 sq. ft. building with artists, and people with a similar vision. “Hamilton House at the heart of Stokes Croft in Bristol is home to Coexist, where art, music, enterprise and innovation cluster as a community rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow.”
From the day Canteen opened its doors, the terrace has been full, with people taking in the sun during the day, and revelling in the long summer evenings.
Work has started on the ground floor of Hamilton House. Behind the railings has been growing an organisation which promises to make a huge and positive impact on Stokes Croft… The whole, huge 55,000 sq.