Taking a look at Hayesville
Bill Tibbetts Guest writer
Hayesville introduced to the Design Charrette
There were not enough seats to accommodate all the interested parties attending the CCCRA sponsored Design Charrette last Friday morning. As people listened from outside the meeting room, Prof. Tomlinson of NC State explained how the entire charrette process works. In the case of urban planning, a design charrette typically implies an intense collaborative marathon over several days involving input from the community and the expertise of a design team. In this case, nearly three dozen students and several professors from NCSU's College of Design will descend on Hayesville Thursday March 13th. That evening the community is encouraged to present ideas with which the team can work. They will spend the next two days developing a comprehensive "vision" of what Hayesville could look like through the eyes of experts in landscaping, architecture, art and graphic design. Prof. Tomlinson repeatedly emphasizes the need for community participation so that the plan ultimately reflects what the citizens want for their town. Tomlinson said, "What we offer is a fresh set of eyes since most of the designers are seeing your town for the first time." He stated that essentially the "impression" begins at the town limits on both Rt. 69 and 64 and proceeds to the square.
Saturday night, March 15th the team presents the community with their proposal that is the result of the collaboration. Tomlinson again emphasized that while they aim to please, they are equally as interested in constructive criticism. All of this input results in a final proposal in May. The town may accept part or all of the recommendations and proceed with determining priorities. So pay attention, start thinking, get involved and have fun.
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