New development is good for the economy and vitality of our towns and cities. But how do we deal with new development in existing places, especially when they are of historic and architectural importance?

Building in Context Workshop: Ambleside

Building in Context is a training programme that gives decision makers the tools to recognise how projects can respond well to their surroundings.

Aimed at local authority Design Champions and Heritage Champions, the training programme is being offered to Local Authorities in all of England's regions.

For more information about Building in Context visit www.building-in-context.org.

Post event reports

Places Matter! in partnership with CABE and English Heritage has delivered a series of Building in Context Workshops across the Northwest. Post-event reports from each workshop are available to download by clicking the relevant links below:

• Building in Context Workshop Report: Wigan
• Building in Context Workshop Report: Blackpool
• Building in Context Workshop Report: Blackburn
• Building in Context Workshop Report: Ambleside