In this episode, Hanna Afolabi of Mood & Space is joined by Lev Kerimol and Selasi Setufe MBE to unpack the growing movement of community-led development.

As the housing affordability crisis deepens, innovative models driven by local people are gaining attention. From grassroots collectives to professional communities like House for Artists in Barking & Dagenham, we explore how residents are shaping their own housing futures — creating places to live, work, and thrive on their own terms.

Proudly sponsored by A’lake, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what’s possible when people take development into their own hands.

Could this inspire you to build your own community?