But who remembers the day that they were officially unveiled?
We have reminders of an outdoor gym, a classroom with a living roof and a newly refurbished night club all being unveiled.
Take a look through this retro collection of opening ceremonies and see how many you remember.
1. A great occasion in 2015
A reminder of the day a new new log cabin classroom was opened at Helen Gibson Day Nursery with a living roof. Were you there for the opening? Photo: Stu Norton
2. Queues at The Word
The queue at The Word on opening day in 2016. Were you among them? Photo: gz
3. Making a splash in Hebburn
Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer Josef Craig MBE is pictured officially opening Hebburn Central in 2015. Were you there for the big occasion? Photo: Stu Norton
4. All smiles in Westoe
The official opening of Westoe Crown Hub in 2016. Were you in the picture? Photo: Stu Norton