Masterplanning worked with the cities of Bellingham, Blaine, and Whatcom County to revitalize harbors and waterfront areas in such a way to provide for a better standard of live for all the locals and the people who visit.
The accomplised this buy involving the local community leaders, experts and those concerned through a charette process.
This process follow three simple steps:
"LISTEN"
The absolute key is to listen. People want to be heard and recognized. This is empowering at all levels of an organization and community. New information is always learned. The importance of Listening well to all stakeholders cannot be overstated.
"BRAINSTORM"
Anything goes. Wild, creative ideas & concepts are quickly aired out, sketched and gauged against the initial restrictions and program needs. All issues are discussed openly to determine the best compromise concepts.
"DRAW FAST"
A picture is always worth a thousand words. The designs come quickly and easily with a clear program. Final designs concepts acknowledge everyone’s ideas. The initial concept always receives near unanimous approval.
If you would like to see some charette project example in which the community was involved in creating a harbor or waterfront master plan, please clickon the links below:
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