Community Design Charrette

This 4-day event will include presentations on the Connect the Junction project background, workshops to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the area, and a tour of the site. Most of these activities will take place at the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre. You can attend all or part of the weekend activities!

Tentative schedule:

Friday, October 4

Stay tuned for opportunities to connect with the project team and provide feedback!

Saturday, October 5: Kick-off Presentation and Design Workshop

11am-2pm at the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre, Conference Rooms A & B

Hear a presentation from the project team about work done so far and provide feedback on challenges and opportunities in the area. Next, participate in activities to envision design solutions for Pearl Street, Park Street, and the Five Corners.

Sunday, October 6

12pm-5pm: Open Studio Hours at the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre, Conference Rooms A & B

1pm: Site Tour - Meet at the Five Corners in the lot in front of the Firebird Cafe

Join us for a tour of the project area at 1pm to look at existing conditions and talk about opportunities for growth and improvement. This tour will meet and begin at the Five Corners in the lot in front of the Firebird Cafe.

Stop by anytime during Open Studio hours to take a look at project boards, talk to the project team, and share your thoughts on how the area can grow thoughtfully, diversify housing options, and become friendlier for pedestrians and cyclists!

Monday, October 7: Open House + Closing Presentation

12pm-5pm: Open Studio Hours

6:30-8pm: Closing Presentation 

Both at the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre, Conference Rooms A & B

Drop by to learn about the project and share your thoughts. At 6:30pm, the project team will share findings from the charrette weekend and collect additional feedback from attendees.

An RSVP is not required, but helps you stay in the loop about any changes to the schedule or program. Click below to let us know which events you plan to attend!