Save The Warehouses is a grass-roots, resident-led organisation campaigning for threatened warehouse communities and spaces across London.
London is home to hundreds of historic warehouses, that have been converted over time into live/work homes for thriving creative communities; providing affordable housing, creative workspace and communal living to thousands of people.
But for-profit developments and a lack of residential rights threaten these spaces, communities and ways of life;
risking the cultural, historical and social capital that warehouses offer to our city.
Our mission is to safeguard these spaces, advocate for warehouse communities in policy and planning, and drive change by championing community-led development.
WHAT WE'RE DOING:
Save The Warehouses is demystifying the planning process, making sure communities have their voices heard when it comes to the future of their home.
We're building stronger communities by sharing the story of the warehouses and why they matter. Through events, research and creative advocacy we're connecting residents with policymakers to make plans for our future, together.
Watch our short animation, Omega Works Together, to learn about the threatened Omega Works warehouses in Haringey and how they've been creatively inspiring big ideas for almost 100 years.
Several warehouse communities are currently threatened with planning applications; ones that will displace the existing communities and replace heritage buildings with 'warehouse-syle' luxury flats.
As local authorities write their future local plans, Save The Warehouses is working to present community plans for warehouse neighbourhoods, and strengthen residents' rights.
ADVOCATING FOR COMMUNITY
We are working to ensure warehouse living is recognised and protected by council policy, and that the community voice is leading any new development for their warehouses.
WORKING TOGETHER
This is a resident-led campaign; the work is supported by a skilled network of volunteer members from across the Haringey Warehouse District. It is an enormous, under-resourced movement of community engagement and collaboration.
PRESERVING
OUR
HERITAGE
These warehouses have a rich history and defining character. Iconic architecture typifies the industrial heritage of London and these sites carry the spirit of creative ambition across the centuries. They are important pieces of local heritage that should be preserved.
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