An investigation about ownership, access, disruption and place.
9ft in Common uncovers the complexities and shares the possibilities of an infrastructure of urban alleyways, Belfast’s wild and liminal spaces.
The name 9ft in Common is inspired by a lease first signed in December 1902, confirming a right of way over and along a 9ft passage in Belfast.
Follow our progress in the Journal. View our findings on the Belfast Alley Map. Check out some fun and cost-friendly ideas for alleyways on the Ideas page. And for details on past and future alley-walks, talks and discussions see Events.
9ft in Common: a Manifesto for the Alleys
In a city-wide endeavour stretching from the bustling neighbourhood of Ballyhackamore to the hilled streets of Ligoniel, this transformative initiative is redefining the creative potential of often-overlooked spaces. 9ft in Common: A Manifesto for the Alleys is not just a project; it is a large-scale, collaborative investigation into the alleys that crisscross Belfast, prompting us to reconsider the possibilities lying just beyond our back gates.
Part of the innovative Belfast 2024 programme.