Announcements

Hello Folks,

The Resilient Durant Charrette will take place next week (March 6 & 7). All students are required to read the Charrette Reader thoroughly before the event. (Find more information on the Course Website, under Charrette)

Attendance
The charrette is mandatory and counts for up to 20 points towards your final grade. If you are unable to attend, you must email me with an explanation note by the end of tomorrow. We will schedule a meeting to discuss possible alternatives.

Please note that accommodations are made at my discretion. Because this is a collaborative learning event, your absence affects not only your own experience but also your team’s collective work.

If you have a conflict with another class on either day, please communicate with me as early as possible so I can coordinate with your other instructor to determine an appropriate plan. Formal letters can be provided if needed.

Charrette Project
The charrette is not a direct work session on your final project (complete street or market square). Instead, it is a holistic exploration of city resilience and its application across multiple scales in Durant. The insights gained during the charrette will directly inform your final project moving forward.

Logistics
Friday, March 6.
11:30 AM
Gould Hall Gallery 130 (First Floor)
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Lunch, coffee, and refreshments will be provided.

Please come prepared, engaged, and ready to contribute.

Thanks,

WL

Hello folks,

I’ve created a submission link under Assignments on Canvas for you to upload your notes from today’s interview with Mr. Ryan Brewer.

This is not a graded assignment. Rather, it is intended to serve as a shared information pool that documents the priorities, concerns, and visions you wrote down/interpreted from the conversation. Having this collective record will be extremely helpful as we move forward with developing your design proposals, and it will give us a reference point we can revisit throughout the project.

If you’re willing to share your notes with the class, please upload them using the Canvas assignment link by this Friday (2/20). I will compile your submissions alongside notes from our TA and make the compiled document accessible to everyone.

Best,

WL

Due to inclement winter weather conditions, our class will meet via Zoom during our regularly scheduled class time. Please find the Zoom Classroom from the course website.

If you have any questions or encounter technical issues, please let me know.

Stay safe and warm. I will see you tomorrow virtually.

Best,

WL

Due to anticipated inclement weather and the university’s campus closure notice, we will NOT meet for class tomorrow, Friday, January 23.

Please use this time to stay safe and to review the reading materials and the Assignment Instruction for the coming week. We will resume our regular class schedule next week.

Thank you for your flexibility.

Best,

WL

Welcome to EnD 4970 Design Resilient Communities in Spring 2026. I am looking forward to meeting you in person on Wednesday January 21, 2026.

The course website will serve as the primary hub for all course information, including the syllabus, schedule, readings, assignments, and announcements. Please make it a habit to check the course website regularly, as it will be the most up-to-date source of information throughout the semester.

We will also use Canvas for assignment submissions, feedback, and grading. All information posted on the course website will be synced to Canvas for your reference; however, the course website should be considered the primary source for course materials and updates.

Before our first class meeting, please take a few minutes to:

• Review the course website
• Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and course structure

Best,

WL