How We Work

Collaborating in the Studio

CharretteCenter staff can work with you collaboratively at your office or at their studio at 34th and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis. We specialize in blending traditional design techniques with the latest computer visualization technology:

Charrettes

CharretteCenter’s Peter J. Musty has served as team member in nearly 40 charrettes (4+ day urban design workshops) in Minnesota and nationally. CharretteCenter staff is skilled to serve in design, technical, facilitation and documentation roles.

Charrettes in Focus:

Laurent, SD Master Plan Charrette
New Longview, MO Master Plan Charrette

View a complete list of our Charrettes.

Form-Based Development Codes

Buildings are built from clear construction drawings, communities need clear development codes. The Context Based Frontage Code (CBFC), first adopted in 2003 by the City of Hastings, MN, is a form based, district wide set of design guidelines which preserve and enhance community character while encouraging new development. Drafted in three steps (context research, design event, adoption) the entire code is illustrated in an easy to use set of eight documents.

Context Based Frontage Code Website:

www.FrontageCode.com