Howard, a young 77, happily co-exists with diverse members of his town – his story focuses on community spirit and the sharing of mutual concerns.
Opportunities for local youth to develop their talents, express themselves and flourish take a futuristic turn in Leo’s story.
Technology mitigates inequality and empowers community in Alfie’s story. Alfie’s town centre offers opportunities for growth and development for all.
Expression and fun in public space are facilitated by a not-so-typical organizer. Our unlikely events manager takes care of technical arrangements in favour of the local youth.
The past meets the future in Adeline’s story of loss and grief. Public spaces and AR installations become an opportunity for reflection and hope.
Technology becomes a medium that facilitates local activities and rewards people’s loyalty and devotion to their hometown in Linda’s upbeat story.
Margaret’s world is technologically enhanced and carefully planned. Join her as she takes her regular walk down the centre.
Setbacks are to be expected, but also to be overcome in this story of learning and development. Local youth take an alternative route to educative practices, all the while supporting local life.
Will spends the day as per usual. He shops, visits the bank, the library, the pub and meets his friends – only that his body never leaves the house. Meet Will’s world, where the physical goes virtual.
Vulnerable members of the local community are discretely supported by a fictional digital service. Read Cathy’s story to learn more about her vision of charitable activities in the future.
Will there still be racism in 2050? Join Mandy as she narrates Paul’s transformation and ignites the hope of meaningful societal change.
In Dave’s inspiring narrative, entrepreneurial initiatives inspire the development of a business-to-business network with a flourishing effect on the local market.
From October 2021 to April 2022, LJMU PhD candidate Paschalis Chatzitryfonos delivered creative writing workshops in Knowsley, supporting community members to envision the future of the local town centres. Future Huyton' is the fruit of this project: a collection of speculative fictions, illustrations and voice-over narrations that people can read, listen to and experience in Augmented Reality in Huyton Town Centre.