<p id="isPasted">In 2023, we appointed a placemaking team (of architects, landscape architects, social and economic researchers, and transport planners) led by Harper Perry and MawsonKerr to help develop a long-term plan and vision for the area.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1713359699/projects/628b937accddf0248addee58/qnigop70cmuamdvtljyr.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""></p><p id="isPasted">As part of the first stage of work, the team carried out research to develop an understanding of the five high streets in the Newcastle East Project area. The team have summarised their findings and identified future priorities in a short report which you can read <a href="https://newcastleeast.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/stage-1-report-summary/step1">here</a>.</p><p>The next stages of the project will test these priorities through engagement and collaboration with local communities and stakeholder organisations before finally setting out a future strategy for investment and development across the five high streets.</p>

Stage 1 Report Summary

<p>As part of the Newcastle East High Streets project, we have funding to deliver some improvements to the feel and quality of public space in and around the five project high streets.</p><p>We have been working with both Chillingham Road Primary School and Welbeck Academy to develop designs for improvements to spaces on their respective high streets.</p><p>You can read more about our Chillingham Road Rain Garden project <a href="https://newcastleeast.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/our-chillingham-road-rain-garden/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and more about our Welbeck Road Tree Planting project <a href="https://newcastleeast.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/our-welbeck-road-tree-planting/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>We will continue to share updates about these, and our other pilot projects, as they develop.</p><p>Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!</p>

Pilot Projects - Designs

<div align="center" id="isPasted"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><p>We are pleased to announce that our Business Get Together has been rescheduled to Wednesday 17th April 2024 from 5:00pm. For more information and details of how to register, please visit our <a href="https://newcastleeast.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/events/step1">Events</a> page.</p></td></tr><tr><td><br></td></tr><tr><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

Business Catch Up 17th April 2024

Our local high streets and neighbourhoods are changing and we would like to hear your views about them and how they can be a place for all, meet local needs and thrive.

Please have a look at our pilot area in the East End of Newcastle and have your say. 



Newcastle East - Inclusive, Healthy, Vibrant High Streets

Would you like to have a follow-up discussion with the project team about your idea? 

Newcastle High Streets

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