Charrettes: The key to inclusive planning

The American Planning Association (APA) believe a well-conceived charrette can be transformative and well worth the investment of time by residents and project staff alike. They generally involve everyone with a stake in the neighborhood’s future such as community members, municipal officials, developers and businesses. When successful, they promote joint ownership of solutions and defuse potential conflicts.

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