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Region receives cash boost to promote architecture

Extra resources are to be made available to help local teachers and children discover more about the region’s buildings over the next two years. The news follows the announcement of a new funding package today by CABE, the Government’s advisor on architecture, urban design and public space.

The £110,000 package for 2008-2010 has been awarded to Northern Architecture, the Newcastle-based architecture centre for the North East of England. It promotes public events, workshops and competitions to stimulate and promote debate about architecture in the region.

The cash will be used to fund public events, debates about the built environment, and workshops and competitions for young people. Teachers will receive support to help them explore the built environment with their pupils. Initiatives will also be funded aimed at encouraging communities to develop new skills and plans to improve local neighbourhoods.

Andrew Guest, Director of Northern Architecture, said: “If we want our children and grandchildren to live in a world where they have the same choices and the freedom to meet their needs as we have, it is vital that we as a region address issues that will affect future generations. “So, this is great news and will go a long way to raising awareness of architecture and its impact on local lives and communities.”

For more information, Andrew Guest can be contacted on 0191 260 2191.

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