Shared Spaces + Shared Futures

VBC 2025 is June 14-22!

The Village Building Convergence, organized by the City Repair Project, is an annual collaboration and cross pollination of neighbors, groups and civic partnerships to transform our city. It has been a catalyst for positive change in communities since its inception. By bringing people together and empowering them to take action, the VBC aims to create vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable neighborhoods.

Placemaking projects are accepted and developed throughout spring and culminate with our week-long summer festivities, where we showcase the ongoing projects alongside interactive workshops, guest speakers, and local performances.

TENTATIVE EVENT Schedule

We are still finalizing the schedule, so check back here for the latest!

Saturday, June 14: Shared Spaces Festival
1pm-8pm @ Green Anchors
Celebrate the ways people in Portland are making community! We'll be running mini-workshops, demos, and booths—all showing different ways we can share space, resources and collaborate for a shared future.

Tuesday, June 17: Natural Building Evening

TBD @ TBD

Come join us for an evening where City Repair and the VBC both began, in a natural building and permaculture demonstration site called Camas Flower Home. This evening will feature a presentation and dialogue on natural building, it's culture, goals and ideals, followed by a dessert potluck party.

Saturday, June 21: Activate Portland

TBD @ Leaven Community Center

Join the Portland Placemaking Coalition and 25+ organizations committed to creating a more beautiful and connected Portland. This exciting day at the Leaven Community Center is filled with opportunities to network, attend workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions that empower our community to take action with a focus on regenerative agriculture, placemaking, community building, climate resilience, and land tending.

Sunday, June 22: Futures Circle

Time TBD

Come celebrate you and the work and communities we supported throughout the week!

Project list coming soon

We’re working hard to get this schedule ready for those who want to get your hands dirty or see what your neighbors are up to.