Charrette

The charrette process is a public planning method for urban and regional development with the direct participation of citizens. It has been used since the 1990s, especially in the United States.

Method

The principle is that planners, entrepreneurs, project developers and other decision-makers with stakeholders and interested citizens to discuss a planned construction projects and work together to advance planning. Result, the project is funded and there is confidence in the planning. The special feature of the Charrette is that the necessary administrative procedures are integrated into the process. Its approach is similar to the Charrette perspective workshop process, which emphasizes the public nature of the planning process and a comprehensive public participation involving in the planning process.

Designation

The term " charrette " comes from the French and means as much as " carts " or cars. In these art works of the Art Academy students for assessment were driven to the Academy in the 19th century and the volunteers worked under the comments and suggestions of the population onlookers while you are driving it.