The D4CR Model
The D4CR Model evolves in its "Living Lab" engagement with communities in which it is applied.
5 Main Features of the D4CR Model
These features of the D4CR Model support communities and regions in achieving transformative results toward regenerative futures
Asset Mapping: Looks creatively at existing conditions to reveal community assets that may not be recognized, transforming challenges into amenities.
Backcasting: Envisions an ideal desired future and works backward from that to guide planning. .
Geodesign: Brings systems-based design thinking using a geographic information system (GIS) to empower citizens in a design process to explore their options and visualize their choices to shape their future.
Regenerative Scorecard: Puts standard planning in the context of fully regenerative development across categories of Place, Water, Energy, Health & Happiness, Materials, Equity, Beauty, and Economic Development.
Game-inspired Engagement: Brings a sense of play and challenge in the cooperative infinite game aiming at the epic win of regenerative communities.
Coming soon: Briefing papers on the D4CR model and its features
D4CR Model Introduction
D4CR Asset Mapping
D4CR Backcasting
D4CR Geodesign
D4CR Regenerative Scorecard
D4CR Game-inspired Engagement
Building off of prior Toolkit