National Charrette Institute Charrette Planner™ Certification
February 22-24, 2006 at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL

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 Note: This course is offered by the Knight Program in Community Building
in conjunction with the National Charrette Institute (NCI). It is organized as two modules: an introductory half-day course with open enrollment followed by an intensive two-day course limited to 35 participants, leading to certification by the NCI as a charrette planner.

How can the public process be organized to create win-win outcomes for communities and developers? What role can charrettes (public design workshops) play in community planning and real estate development? What are the most effective ways to conduct a charrette? This intensive, two-part certification addresses these questions and more, exploring the nexus between public participation and the design of livable communities.

The course offers a complete overview of the NCI Dynamic Planning process, which provides holistic solutions to design and public involvement obstacles encountered in most conventional  planning processes. 

Participants include anyone who wants to learn about this powerful collaborative planning process, including elected officials, planning staff, developers, and concerned citizens.

PART I
Introduction to Dynamic Planning: The Charrette in Context
(Module One of the NCI Charrette Planner™ Certification Program)

This half-day seminar provides a complete overview of the NCI Dynamic Planning process.

PART II
Continuing Dynamic Planning: Professional Tools & Techniques
2-day workshop
(Module Two of the NCI Charrette Planner™ Certification Program)

This two-day intensive training teaches the fundamentals of designing and running a successful charrette and helps participants develop a practical understanding of the power of Dynamic Planning. It is and advanced course for serious planning practitioners, and must be preceded by Part I.
 

Faculty:
Bill Lennertz, lead course instructor, is executive director of the National Charrette Institute. He draws upon his experience from over 150 charrettes to teach participants the comprehensive Dynamic Planning project management process including team coordination, the design process, stakeholder engagement, and NCI charrette logistics.

Tuition*:
Part I: Introduction to Dynamic Planning
$150 ($180 after February 8, 2006)
Parts I and II: Introduction to and Continuing Dynamic Planning
$750 ($780 after February 8, 2006)
* Note that registration is NOT confirmed until payment is received.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations received in writing by February 8, 2006 will be refunded, minus a $50 processing fee. Cancellations after February 8 will not be refunded, but a substitute can be sent to attend the course. The name and contact information of the substitute must be provided in writing prior to the course.

Continuing Education Units:
3.5 AIA and AICP continuing education credits for Introduction to Dynamic Planning; 14 AIA and AICP continuing education credits for Continuing Dynamic Planning.

For more information:
Updated information will be posted on the website as it becomes available. Also, contact Julia Pizarro at jpizarro@miami.edu or 305.284.3731.