As a groups of design professionals, we work closely with communities from all over the Greater Rochester Region to educate and create resources that assist communities in addressing their needs, wants and future goals. We provide the initial, technical steps to making a community’s vision a reality!

Rochester Regional Community Design Center1115 East Main Street, Rochester NY 14609

www.rrcdc.org | 585.271.0520

The Community Design Center promotes healthy communities and sustainability by working with communities and encouraging excellence in the design of their buildings and neighborhoods.

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A charrette is an intensive, one day community study. The day begins with a walk through the community. Each group notes the positives and negatives they see. Afterwards, groups work with design professionals to draw and discuss ways to enhance the public realm, built environment and infrastructure. Based on the outcomes from the day, the design center can then begin working on a Vision Plan! The Vision Plan is a tangible resource that documents the outcome of the charrette. The ideas presented on the pages of your Vision Plan will be vital in your community’s future plans for development.

CharrettesDesign Guidelines are produced by the RRCDC to establish a base for physical character of a region. Design Guidelines are used to guide the first steps in the process of implementing improvements. These outlines can be used to influence the design of new buildings, current buildings, street amenities, signage, landscaping etc. The guidelines address critical aspects of design that will allow for vibrant, walkable, desirable, pedestrian-friendly communities to develop.

Design Guidelines

We ALso:

• Provide assistance with establishing and promoting neighborhood and business associations

• Complete conceptual designs that are useful for future planning and development

What we can do for you:

The design center can also provide training and educational sessions to community groups, planning boards and municipalities. These sessions raise awareness for the importance of thoughtful and good design principles. Sessions can address a variety of issues that are important to your community. Our educational services and training sessions will assist community groups in creating long-term, sustainable design decisions.

Training Sessions

• Find and provide, if possible, historical maps, images and information about various parts of your community