The Design Charrette (A Chapter in The Design Charrette: Ways to Envision Sustainable Futures)
October 31, 2025Utilizing the design charrette for teaching sustainability
October 31, 2025Research Article
The Charrette as an Agent for Change (A Chapter in New Urbanism: Comprehensive Report & Best Practices Guide
By Lennertz, B.
Full Citation
Lennertz, B. (2003). The charrette as an agent for change. New Urbanism: Comprehensive report & best practices guide, 3rd Ed., New Urban Publications, Ithaca, NY, 12-2.
Key Findings
One of the most reliable public involvement processes is the charrette that is part of a larger process that we call Dynamic Planning - a holistic approach to land use planning that reduces rework, engages the energy of all interested parties and results in a high quality plan. The transformative event of Dynamic Planning is the charrette, described here in detail.