Css classes 14 16 - class project startup & charrette 120309

Context Sensitive Solutions in Transportation Planning, Environmental

Analysis and Design

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Classes 14-16

Class Project Start-upand Charrette


Analysis and Design

14. Assignment and discussion

15. Guest speakers and key person interviews

16. Mock (mini) charrette

Next 3 classes

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Analysis and Design

• Project• Develop a context sensitive solution

– Grade separation• Wellborn and George Bush

– Project “design” (plan, profile, cross-sections, photos of sample features)

– Use CSS approach– Provide project documentation– Present in PowerPoint form

• Presentation date: _______________• Design, documentation due:_____________

Project Assignment

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Analysis and Design

• Use CSS approach– Context– Purpose and need– Vision– Scoping– Project goals and objectives– Needed multidisciplinary skills for project team– Develop alternatives (sketches, descriptions)– Evaluate alternatives, including environmental

impacts– Public involvement program plan– Key person interviews (questions – next class)

• Documentation (mini DEIS)

Project Assignment

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Analysis and Design

• Base materials to be provided– Aerial photo for base– “As built” plans for existing conditions (??)– Examples of similar project

• Grade separation– Wellborn-Finfeather and Villa Maria– Wellborn and FM 2818

• Other (??)– Sample environmental document

Project assignment

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Analysis and Design

• Expectations– Two project teams – work independently

outside class– Key person interview questions for next

class (guest speakers)– Field reconnaissance (1st time before next

class)– Minimum one “scale” project plan– Use AASHTO green book for design criteria

• OK to deviate, but need to document on exception form

– CSS process and features (documented)– No contact with corridor people outside

class

Project Assignment

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Analysis and Design

• Grading35% use of CSS principles, characteristics,

outcomes20% Documentation10% Public involvement program 5% Key person interviews (questions,

participation)10% Design completeness10% Presentation10% Your own criterion (related to CSS)

Project Assignment

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Analysis and Design

ScheduleClass 14 – assignmentClass 15 – guest speakers, key person

interviewsClass 16 – charrette – vision, objectivesClass 20, 24 (part) – project discussion (as

needed)Class 27 – submit draft documentation, plansClass 28 – presentations (25 min each)Class 29 – submit revised documentation,

plans (optional)

Project Assignment

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Analysis and Design

Questions?

Project Assignment

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Analysis and Design

• Next class– Guest project stakeholders– Brief statements about project and similar

projects in area– You interview guests as stakeholders

• Turn in questions before class starts• Ask your questions (“round robin”)

Key Person Interviews

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Analysis and Design

• Conduct combined project charrette– Instructors will facilitate– Topics

1. Define context (1-2 pages of lists due before start of class)– Existing conditions, issues, opportunities, threats,

strengths, weaknesses

2. Establish a project vision3. Set project objectives4. Discuss how you will assess how well your

project proposal will meet the vision, objectives– After Class 16 – conduct team work

sessions

Assignment for Class 16

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Analysis and Design

• Stakeholder interviews

– Briefings

• Similar projects

• CSS process experiences

– “Round robin” questions

– Expert advice

Class 15

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Analysis and Design

Charrette• Background

– Charrette (French): Cart– Connection to current use

• Carts carried student drawings, plans, other exhibits produced over time in classes

– Current day description• Organized stakeholder work session

process• Committed to find solutions• Produces visions, alternatives, plan• Specific time period; usually several days• Requires carefully selected stakeholders

and experts

Class 16

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Analysis and Design

Charrette• Establish charrette objectives

(outcomes/products)• Background research

– Stakeholders*– Experts*– Project data

• Project organization– Work collaboratively– Produce winners

• Develop, evaluate alternatives• Develop plan

Class 16

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Analysis and DesignOne sample charrette schedule

Class 16

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Analysis and Design

Stakeholders

• Decision-makers

• Directly affected people

• People with power to promote project

• People with power to block project

Class 16

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Analysis and Design

Experts

• Needed technical knowledge

• Local familiarity

• Access to local data

• Ability to work quickly

Class 16

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Analysis and Design

Charrette• Objectives

– Describe context• From student assignment due before class

– Develop vision for project and area• Overall outcome• Issues, opportunities, threats, strengths,

weaknesses• Goals and objectives

Charrette

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Analysis and Design

The Charrette HandbookBy Lennertz and LutzenhizerNational Charrette Institute

Published by American Planning Association

Resource

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Analysis and Design

Charrette results (to be filled in)• Context• Vision• Issues, opportunities, threats,

strengths, weaknesses• Goals, objectives

Class 16

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Technology

Css classes 14 16 - class project startup & charrette 120309