Students Experience New Urbanism Hands-On

Students learn about New Urbanism during a challenging charette.

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November 17, 2002, 9:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


Students, got some hands-on experience...when the group held a charette...The students spent Saturday observing problem areas with neighborhood residents and then drew plans for adding sidewalks and improving drainage projects.On Sunday, they presented their concepts to the residents and community and business leaders.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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