How can you concisely describe the NCI Charrette System to elected officials, commissioners or community members? Answer: Download and present the free NCI Charrette System scripted PowerPoint presentation. With the NCI Charrette System scripted PowerPoint, you can show the slides and read the script to describe the benefits of public involvement, what a charrette is [...]
Entries from September 2008
Free Scripted Presentation on the NCI Charrette System
September 30th, 2008 · Comments Off
Categories: Benefits of Charrettes · NCI Publications/Resources · Public Participation
SuN LIVING: Developing Neighbourhoods with a One Planet Footprint by Wil Mayhew
September 15th, 2008 · Comments Off
Author and Sustainability expert Wil Mayhew has integrated the NCI Charrette System™ Course into the sustainable neighbourhood (SuN) process that was applied to the planning and design of Emerald Hills Urban Village (EHUV), a sustainable neighbourhood development in Strathcona County, Alberta. The NCI course book, The Charrette Handbook, was also used as a major reference source in his [...]
Categories: NCI Publications/Resources
Charrettes Lay Groundwork for Towns’ Growth!
September 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off
When Simsbury River Oaks, a mixed-use development that included a 129,000-square-foot big box-store, was proposed three years ago many residents were taken by surprise. They’re putting a Target where? Surprise turned to anger. The project drew considerable opposition. Click on this link to see how holding a charrette helped this community and to read the [...]
Categories: Public Meetings · Public Participation