This article describes the detailed methods used to conduct a Green Infrastructure Charrette at CitiesAlive in Philadelphia in order to create a vision of a healthier, more sustainable community using Green Infrastructure and conduct a cost/benefit analysis of the proposals.

As climate adaptation policies and programs become an increasingly more significant driver of community infrastructure investment and practice, the Green Infrastructure Charrette Program can be adapted to help communities build upon latest best practices and align staff, elected officials, and the public towards holistic solutions that create long-term value.