Listen & Learn
By listening and creating open conversations, we can build a democracy that works for everyone. The projects below share people’s perspectives, ideas and solutions for balancing the needs of York’s residents with those of its visitors
From Insight to Action
Through our projects, we work with communities and partners to shape a shared city rooted in regenerative, sustainable and community-led tourism
- Workshops
- Research
- Solutions
Residents Response in Shaping a York Tourism Levy
An open forum hosted by Good Organisation inviting residents to shape how a Tourism Levy could support community priorities.
January 2025
- Surveys
- Forum
- Solutions
York Residents Know
Community-Led Solutions
York Residents Know is a citizen-led advocacy group committed to promoting a balanced approach to tourism within the city.
January 2025
- Workshops
- Research
- Documentary
York Tourism
Impacts & Community-Led Solutions
Documentary and academic research of the impacts of tourism in York culminating with local residents suggesting community-led solutions.
July 2024
- Co-production
- Workshops
- Research
Unsettled Living
Ongoing research of living experiences within the City of York to highlight what unsettled living and homelessness really means.
July 2024
- Co-production
- Workshops
- Blueprint
A Place For Me
A unique experiment bringing people that have experienced homelessness, together with architects and designers.
October 2020
- Co-production
- Education
- Book
Homeless Bound
A collaborative book that uncovers how public misconceptions of homelessness continue to shape public attitudes to issue.
January 2023
- Facilitation
- Performance
- Workshop
The Homeless Bound
Big Conversation
A creative think tank to discuss what makes cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable?
May 2023
“You wouldn’t go into a cafe, and they just hand you a drink or sandwich and you go… Oh, OK thanks!”
Hugo Sugg