Positive start to the Sandown Charrette

Following the launch evening hosted by Chief Planner at the Scottish Government, Jim McKinnon, the design charrette to discuss the future of Sandown in Nairn successfully got underway today.
 
With a steady flow of visitors, the first half of the day was spent examining the site’s assets and context including discussion about what makes the site special and its landscape framework. This led to initial suggestions and ideas being drawn up with the facilitators, Ironside Farrar, encouraged by such a high level of positive input from those attending.

As many people as possible are encouraged to attend over the next two days – the outcomes from today’s sessions will be available to view in the Nairn Community Centre this evening.

The remainder of the charrette will be split as follows:

CHARRETTE DAY 2, Wednesday 1 February 2012: Designing Sustainable Communities

11.15am – 11.30am  COFFEE BREAK / Discussion

12.30am – 2.00pm LUNCH BREAK

3.00pm – 3.15pm  COFFEE BREAK Discussion

CHARRETTE DAY 3, Thursday 2 February 2012: Emerging Design Brief

11.15am – 11.30am  COFFEE BREAK / Discussion

12.30am – 2.00pm LUNCH BREAK

3.00pm – 3.15pm  COFFEE BREAK/ Discussion