Students aged 14-16 from five schools across West Cumbria participated in the programme.
The Brief
The brief was for the team to focus on a concept for the temporary use of a piece of derelict land in Workington and show how it would attract people into the local area.
The site is the former Opera House building, which, having now been demolished, has left behind a piece of land that the council are looking to re-purpose.
The students were working on a budget for the capital costs for repurposing the site of a £500,000 funding grant and any proposed use is to be self-sustaining from a revenue perspective. The development concept was to be commercially appealing, to locals and visitors, and benefit the local community, appealing to younger generations coming into the town.
The students were to consider the environmental impact, sustainability and any Health and Safety considerations in place due to the impact of Covid-19.
The Team
Concept name: The Hangout Zone
The team’s concept was to use the area as a social space where teenagers and young adults could hang out together and have fun in a safe environment, with a Youth Centre for teens to go to, to play games and express themselves. Culture events could also be hosted there.
Student Feedback
The Highs –
Being able to see the different aspects of a regeneration project.
Learning what happens when buildings are planned.
Organising who does what.
Communication.
Having an authentic work experience.
Delegation.
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