Value Tree Structured Group Decision Making

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Value TreeStructured Group Decision Making
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The construction of a Value Tree at an early
stage will help ensure that designers have a
Brief that reflects agreed objectives. A
large and complex project has many stakeholders.

• A Value Tree will
• clarify the need for the project
• ensure that clear objectives are understood
• identify performance criteria
• provide possible insights into design solutions
• ensure that the decision process is accountable

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Decision making session process

• Stage 1 identify individual objectives within
  the group
• (identified and reflected in Creating a
  Community Vision, conference for young people
  March 2007 andThe Community Vision,
  recommendations checklist June 2007
• Stage 2 identify root objectives and build
  decision making tree
• Stage 3 individuals weight root objectives

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EXAMPLE

• 1. Identify objectives/requirements.

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EXAMPLE

• 2. Build Tree.

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EXAMPLE

• 3. individuals weight root objectives
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EXAMPLE

• 3. individuals weight root objectives
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List of recommendations resulting from community
consultations since October 2006.

• The following have been identified
• High Street is regenerated in an economically,
  socially and environmentally sustainable manner,
  a beacon for communities.
• Outside café society space.
• Encourage boating etc. on river and canal.
• Anchor development in Brentfords roots.
• Buildings must be adaptable for future uses.
• New high street car park.
• Retain and strengthen boatyards.
• New youth centre.
• More family housing.
• Affordable housing.
• Health and social facilities (non profit)
• Outdoor healthy living opportunities.
• Secured by design principals.
• Clear views of Waterside.

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List of recommendations resulting from community
consultations since October 2006.

• The following have been identified (continued)
• Develop Community Policing in Town Centre.
• Security by CCTV rather than shutters..
• Strong Focal Points (at Market Place, Workhouse
  Dock, Town Wharf).
• New frontages down historic alleys.
• Do not retain Brent Way.
• Conserve historical sites and integrate with new
  uses.
• Relocate Watermans Arts Centre to heart of the
  Town.
• Water to be central to the redevelopment
  approach.
• Specialist Shops.
• Develop new and existing green space and play
  areas.
• Safe shared space.
• Priority for pedestrians.
• Widen South Side pavement.
• Evaluate potential for pod starter flats near
  MSO boatyard.

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List of recommendations resulting from community
consultations since October 2006.

• The following have been identified (continued)
• Detailed sustainability strategy.
• Eco-homes excellent (level 4).
• Maximise reclamation of materials.
• Combined heat and power source with local supply
  of fuel.
• 20 renewable energy.
• Conserve historical sites and integrate with new
  uses.
• Water efficiency.
• Plan for visitor and residential moorings.
• Underground car park near heritage sites.
• Building height to respect local context.
• Development density through close grain, rather
  than height.
• Contemporary and innovative design.
• Catalyse non-profit and voluntary sector.
• Affordable space for community groups.

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List of recommendations resulting from community
consultations since October 2006.

• The following have been identified (continued)
• Sustainable urban drainage system.
• Sustainable construction materials.
• Maximise reclamation of materials.
• Cycling infrastructure.
• Parking for new residents and shoppers.
• Water transport links.
• Rooftop allotments.
• Mixed retail offer.
• Fair and informed retail rental market.
• Brentford to become a Transition Town.
• Flexible and affordable office space.
• Recycling and composting facilities.
• Community extranet.
• Encourage bicycle useage.

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Brentford Draft Value Tree.