CEPT University’s Faculty of Planning is set to organise a Planning Charrette 2026, an immersive workshop introducing participants to its collaborative, studio-based approach to urban planning and design. The programme will be conducted in Bengaluru on 21 February 2026 (1:30 PM – 5:30 PM) and Chennai on 22 February 2026 (1:30 PM – 5:30 PM).
Designed as a hands-on academic engagement, the charrette will simulate real-world urban challenges, allowing participants to experience CEPT’s pedagogical model that integrates contextual inquiry, analytical reasoning, spatial thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.
What is the Planning Charrette?
The Planning Charrette is an intensive workshop format widely used in urban design and planning practice. In this edition, participants will engage in a guided exercise situated within the context of Bengaluru’s urban conditions. Through structured discussions, collaborative mapping, and conceptual design thinking, attendees will gain insight into how CEPT’s planning curriculum translates theory into practice.
The workshop reflects CEPT’s emphasis on:
- Context-sensitive urban analysis
- Interdisciplinary engagement
- Evidence-based planning strategies
- Studio-driven learning methodologies
Who Should Participate?
The workshop is open to:
- Undergraduate students (3rd year and above)
- Early-career professionals in urban planning, urban design, architecture, civil engineering, geography, sociology, law, economics, public policy, and related disciplines
Participants will gain exposure to contemporary urban challenges and develop a deeper understanding of applied planning processes in professional practice.
Workshop Moderators
The sessions will be led by faculty members from CEPT University, including:
- Dr. Rutul Joshi, Senior Associate Professor and Programme Chair, Master of Urban Planning & Doctoral Office
- Dr. Saswat Bandyopadhyay, Professor
- Gargi Mishra, Assistant Professor
- Sophiya Islam, Assistant Professor
Why It Matters
With Indian cities undergoing rapid transformation, there is a growing demand for professionals trained in integrative and context-driven planning frameworks. Initiatives like the Planning Charrette serve as an important bridge between academia and practice, enabling prospective students and young professionals to engage with contemporary urban discourse.
The event also provides a platform for networking, academic guidance, and interaction with CEPT’s planning faculty, making it relevant for those considering advanced studies in urban planning and allied fields.
Interested participants can register online through the official CEPT University registration portal: Register here: Click Here
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