Village Building Convergence

Village Building Convergence, or VBC, is a ten-day event that brings people together to create neighborhood projects that support community, either in or near the public right-of-way, or on private property. We support neighborhood projects that create gathering places, or support other community functions, such as composting, bike parking, safety,... resource sharing, etc. The VBC Placemaking team acts as an institutional memory, so that cultural insights, local contacts, sources of materials, community organizing tools and natural building techniques can be kept alive and passed around. VBC sites are conceived of, planned and implemented by neighbors, or members of schools, churches, or other communities that share a place. In January, neighborhood sites declare their intention to participate. They meet together and with the Placemaking team as needed from January until VBC, either using the step-by-step process we provide, or another process that better suits their community.Read More