What does placemaking and ecological landscaping have in common?

The ecological landscaping program is a placemaking project! A placemaking project is a community-led initiative through the Village Building Convergence (VBC)—these have been popularized mostly by intersection paintings. Ecological landscaping and gardening projects (among others) are also a placemaking project. To learn more about what a placemaking project is please refer to www.cityrepair.org/our-projects

Can I create a project on my private land?

The Eco Land team provides consulting with the project design and support for design implementation. Occasionally, we’ll be able to offer a project leader. However, this is your project and it will be community led. The VBC placemaking program helps with education across topics from project design and management to fundraising, setting budgets, managing materials, and organizing volunteers.

What’s not to be expected from the Ecological Landscape team and VBC Placemaking Program?

The VBC’s Ecological Landscaping team does not always provide landscaping services and the team will not maintain the site—although we do have a community of volunteers who could help.  Your project will be led by you and your community. While the Eco Land team will consult and support regarding preparations to the site and tools needed, the project leaders and communities will be responsible for carrying out preparations and acquiring necessary resources. We’re here to help!

If further assistance is needed for specialized projects or professional services, City Repair partners with designers, installers and builders. Kindly, just inquire—VBC can also offer support in fundraising.