There are a number of ways that a charrette can help you in your project. Facilitation Trace Collaborative possesses strong strategic planning, analysis and project management expertise that supports key stakeholders in moving towards successful and sustainable outcomes. Process Management: The traditional linear design process is not the most optimal method for realizing a green design. We can help the design team utilize the interdisciplinary process to enable a greener final product, typically through the use of charrettes. Charrettes Trace Collaborative understands the importance of interdisciplinary design, and the values of facilitating a holistic, collaborative planning process to harness the talents and energies of all interested parties resulting in a feasible action plan. Who uses Charrettes? Planners and Designers Architects Public Officials and Organizations Planning and Community Development Directors Public and Private Developers and Land Owners Citizen Activist Groups Non-Governmental Organizations Charrette Project Types Regional Planning Comprehensive Planning Rewriting Development Codes New Community Master Planning Specific Planning Redevelopment Projects Affordable Housing Developments Building planing and design Facilitation & Charrette Services Home Services Who We Are Recognition Conferences & Publications Contact Projects & Clients
 
Facilitation Examples: Strategic Planning Green Building Guidelines Goal Setting Sessions Owner Project Requirements Collaborative Planning Multi-Stakeholder Focus Groups Strategic Growth Planning
 
Key Benefits of Charrettes: Trust - Promotes trust between citizens and government through meaningful public involvement and education; Vision - Fosters a shared community vision and turns opposition into support; Feasibility - Increases the liklihood of getting projects built by gaining broad support from citizens, professionals and staff. It creates a better plan through diverse input and involvement. Economy - Avoids costly rework and utilizes highly productive work sessions.
 
Projects: Wake Forest University, New Admissions Building North Carolina State University, Student Health Center Renovation & Addition University of North Carolina Asheville - Rhoades Hall and Rhoades Tower Renovation City of Raleigh, Raleigh Senior Center Spectrum Properties