1 find a space

2 start imagining

3 get it down on paper

4 share your re-imagination

 

Step 1: Find a space

Maybe you have spotted a space or building that needs some love and imagination? Or you have browsed our re-imagine map and spotted a space that you have a great idea for? Or better yet, you have been on a hunt around the city to find a site that isn’t on our map yet*. Once you’ve decided where you want to re-imagine, move onto step 2…

*You can also submit your space via this form>

 

Step 2 : Start imagining

If you already have a great idea of what this space should turn into, skip straight to step 3, otherwise read on…

Here are some questions that will help you to look at the space and come to a decision about what it should turn into.

  • What do you like about this space?

  • Is it noisy or quiet?

  • Is there room to plant things?

  • Is there space to play?

  • Is it sunny or shady?

  • Are there animals living here that need this space instead?

Once you have answered these questions you have some rules for what the space needs to become. For example, if there is space to play, you can ask yourself what kind of playing would be best here? If you need some inspiration, take a look at our re-imagination gallery.

 

Step 3: get it down on paper

Maybe you write a short poem or have a quick scribble over a photo, make a short wishlist, or draw a birds eye view of the space. However you express your thoughts best, get creative and start to realise those imaginative thoughts you have for the space.

 

Step 4: Share your re-imagination

It’s time to share with people you live with, your friends, your neighbours about your thoughts for this space. Maybe they have some great ideas too that would make your re-imagination even better!

If you are feeling brave and want to send it to us, we would love to see your re-imagination and add it to our online gallery. Our online gallery submissions are free and open to anyone and everyone.

You can tag us on instagram or facebook using @imagineif.space and #reimagineif or send us an email at [email protected]

Be sure to include in your email:

1. a photo of your re-imagined space

2. the address of the space

3. a photo of the existing space

Thank you

Your ideas help us to grow the map and make it a really useful resource for communities to identify opportunities to improve their local environments.