Our Programs
City Repair has numerous programs throughout the year including our largest annual program, the Village Building Convergence. Beyond our own programs, we also support individuals/groups nesting their programs under our nonprofit umbrella, if there is alignment. Click through some of our programs to learn more about what keeps us busy these days.
Village Building Convergence (VBC)
Our largest program and annual spring-time barn-raising in June! Through the VBC, we facilitate placemaking to encourage the emergence of a modern village spirit. Our next VBC will be June 15th - 22nd, 2024.
VBC 2024 is June 15 -June 22, 2024, and Placemaking events will span from June to October
Earth day pdx
Being Environmentally focused, Earth Day (4/22) tends to be a day of celebration and action for City Repair. Our activation on Earth Day has ranged over the years from hosting a large festival to service days.
Houseless Village Building
In partnership with the POD Initiative and the Village Coalition, City Repair has been helping apply placemaking and our village building model to respond to the current housing crisis.
Pollinator Pathways
Pollinator species are in distress as their habitats have become threatened by various human activities. We collaborate with other organizations and community members to design and plant long strips of pollinator friendly habitat in long corridors.
T-Horse
City Repair is rebuilding our team to escort the T-Horse, our mobile tea house, to visit the various lovely neighborhoods Portland has to offer. Let us know if you’d like to help, or bring the T-Horse to your neighborhood!
Ephemeral Placemaking
City Repair creates magical inspiring ephemeral villages including the Nest at Pickathon. We are proud sponsors and collaborators for events that have a strong focus on family-oriented and sustainable programming.