AWB-Oregon's school projects in developing countries often include a well with a hand pump that serves the neighboring community in addition to the school. The pump is typically surrounded by a concrete apron, but overflow water creates mud and erosion in the immediate area. Our February charrette will look for ways to improve the wellhead area, considering design issues such as:

• Controlling mud and erosion around the wellhead

• Capitalizing on the well as a community resource by making it a comfortable gathering place

• Facilitating the queuing process

• Managing overflow water for useful purposes

Architects, designers, engineers, landscape architects, NGO representatives, students, and others are invited to participate. Bring your favorite tools: sketch pads and pencils or computers and VR glasses. Non-designers who have experience using community water sources are especially needed to contribute to our brainstorming process.