…when we talk about “fairness,” we might unintentionally limit our thinking to a transactional model—balancing scales, distributing harm, and managing resources. Fairness, as a frame, feels safe. But it’s also static. It doesn’t invite us to question the very systems that created the inequities we’re trying to address.

As part of the Cultural Organizing for Community Change convening hosted by Arts & Democracy and Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY), point A studio facilitated the "FutureCraft: Collective Imagination for Thriving Neighborhoods" workshop. This immersive two-hour session engaged a diverse group of organizers, artists, media makers, and policy makers in reimagining the future of their neighborhoods and identifying bold actions to realize those visions.

This workshop was part of the Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative (MREI) in Charlotte. The goal was to use participatory futures tools to explore long-term racial equity goals and identify actions to ensure these goals are achieved by 2050.

How might blending foresight with creative practices help to reimagine government strategy and innovation? This article delves into cross-sectoral insights that can shape the future of policymaking through creativity and community engagement.

By practicing Five Finger Consensus within their 8-member leadership team, COPAL is embodying the fractal theory that what we do on a small scale reflects and influences the larger scale.

Recently, we had the privilege of guiding COPAL’s Leadership Team through a warm-up exercise inspired by Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), using Diego Rivera’s iconic Detroit Industry Mural. This adapted approach is a powerful tool to activate the creative center of our brains, helping participants "see" more holistically and process information in new ways.

Recently we had the honor of guiding 200 Boys and Girls Club leaders through a transformative experience, helping them to imagine a workday in 2044.

Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Community Building Initiative (CBI) to explore their potential futures and develop strategic scenarios that help to inform their growth and impact over the next two decades.