navigating the future together
waypoints mark moments of change—milestones on the journey toward just and regenerative futures. this section highlights key ideas at the intersection of foresight, community, and experimentation.
together, these reflections create a living archive of ideas and resources, illuminating our shared journey of discovery and co-creation.
join us in navigating the intersections of foresight, design, and transformation. every waypoint is an invitation to co-create what’s next, together.
seed & signal
Seed & Signal is a space for dialogue and shared learning. Together, we explore bold ideas, emerging trends, and the stories shaping tomorrow. Through essays, interviews, and reflections, we highlight the power of collaboration in shaping just and regenerative futures
digital garden
A space where ideas are planted, nurtured, and grown in the open. Here, we explore the trends and patterns shaping governance, community, and systems change. This is a work in progress, inviting collaboration and curiosity as we shape what’s next.
tools & frameworks
We’re constantly experimenting with tools and frameworks to navigate uncertainty and co-create change. This section is a living lab—a space where we test, refine, and share resources, prototypes, and ideas to empower changemakers and inspire bold action.
futures in action: stories & case studies
explore our cross-posted articles, case studies, and published insights. from lessons learned to real-world applications, this section highlights the impact of our work and the stories behind it.
Beyond Fairness: Seeding New Possibilities for Our Future
…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.
Case Study: Envisioning Thriving Neighborhoods Through Collective Imagination
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.
Case Study: Using Futures Thinking to Explore Racial Equity in 2050
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.
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