Vermonters for People-Oriented Places
What is VPOP?
VPOP is a grassroots organization advocating for more livable, lively, and resilient cities in Vermont. We believe that first and foremost, Cities are for People, and aim to analyze the current shortcomings and future needs of our cities through that lens.
Our mission is to organize the community outreach and local policy advocacy needed to make our cities more affordable, safe, and vibrant for everyone.
In practice, this can look like pushing for diverse and robust active transportation and public transit systems, or campaigning for zoning changes that legalize dynamic, human-scale, mixed-use neighborhoods... all the while explaining how these changes positively impact our affordability crisis and our looming climate goals.
Upcoming Events
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC), in partnership with the City of Winooski (City), is conducting a scoping study of Lafountain and Dion Streets. The study will examine alternatives to the street’s configuration with a focus on enhancing the street for walking, biking, and urban tree planting. The study aims to achieve consensus on a conceptual alternative that the City can then work toward implementing.
The weekly VPOP social event. Come hang out, grab a refreshment, and build community with fellow VPOPpers!
Our regularly scheduled VPOP working meeting, where we give updates, create an agenda, and make action plans as a group.
The weekly VPOP social event. Come hang out, grab a refreshment, and build community with fellow VPOPpers!
The weekly VPOP social event. Come hang out, grab a refreshment, and build community with fellow VPOPpers!
Our regularly scheduled VPOP working meeting, where we give updates, create an agenda, and make action plans as a group.
The weekly VPOP social event. Come hang out, grab a refreshment, and build community with fellow VPOPpers!
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Get Involved
VPOP is open to everyone, and it's just getting started. If you're ready to start working with your neighbors to build the better cities of tomorrow, come join us at an upcoming event listed above.
If you'd like to meet us online first, you can join our Discord group with this invite link, or follow us on Instagram.