Introduction to Charrettes

55 min

This course is approved for 1 AICP CM credit.

This course introduces the NCI System, a collaborative, design-based approach to public involvement. Topics covered include the biggest challenges to community planning, the origin of the charrette, and how to prepare for and conduct a charrette, as well as how to take a project through to adoption.

In This Course

Introduction

William Lennertz introduces the course.

3 min
What is an NCI Charrette?

This chapter defines "charrette" and explores the origin of the term.

7 min
Values, Features, and Benefits

Learn about the five NCI Charrette System values, strengths, and applications.

8 min
Charrette Preparation

This chapter discusses the importance of "being people ready" and "being data ready."

12 min
The Charrette

This chapter presents the five phases and functions of a multiple-day charrette.

18 min
Design Thinking

This chapter explores how design thinking tools can work for non-physical design problems.

9 min

Published 2016

William Lennertz

Instructor

William Lennertz, AIA, is the Executive Director and lead trainer at the National Charrette Institute (NCI) in Portland, Oregon.

Credit:

AICP CM

This course is approved for 1 AICP CM credit.

Credit:

CNU-A

This course is approved for 1 CNU-A credit.