What makes a good place, MADE's informal learning programme for people who want to be more active in their neighbourhoods has started in Birmingham, Coventry and Walsall.  Residents from Balsall Heath, Bordesley Green, Caldmore and various Coventry neighbourhoods have been discussing the strengths and weaknesses of their communities, going on trips to Castle Vale and planning guided tours of their neighbourhood, as well as picking up tips on photography and communicating through social media.

The project is supported by the Skills Funding Agency through the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (NIACE).  It will culminate in residents producing an exhibition to be shown at the The Public in West Bromwich from 12^th to 26^th March as part of the Art of Architecture season.