Researcher Jane Morrow partnered with Flax Artist Studios to investigate the provision of live/work space for artists in Belfast. The Future Screens NI’s Future Creative funded project aimed to support the disinvested studio sector through an alternative model, one which also met local authority aims to increase city centre residential opportunities, particularly ‘post’-Covid-19. Live/work spaces are unique in terms of their offer and are proven to be one of the most successful models for artists worldwide, delivering benefits such as city centre animation and embedded community engagement. Highly sought after by artists, live/work spaces are often victim to prohibitive building and land-use regulations which do not allow living and working on the same premises. They also offer a solution for artists who find current access prohibitive, particularly in meanwhile space. Jane and Flax designed and delivered a substantial symposium which led to recognition of these legislative barriers at a local authority level. The symposium invited contributors from around the UK and Ireland who work at the intersections of live/work spaces, artist-led community housing and long-term residencies. Their contributions provided Belfast-based artists/organisations with opportunities to share knowledge - and solutions – about pertinent issues, gain valuable insights into best practice, and develop relationships with other artists and organisations. Whilst practical change has been slow and challenging at this grassroots level, the issues and recommendations from this project have been adopted at a strategic level, prompting awareness, and highlighting the need around creating space that is beneficial for numerous parties. Both Flax and Jane continue their research and lobbying.