We aim to make the South End a stronger community by building meaningful connections with neighbors, leaders, and city officials.

About

The Neighborhood Planning Assembly (NPA), created by a City Council ordinance in 1982 under Mayor Bernie Sanders, is a monthly forum in each Burlington ward which is open to everyone. The NPA is many things: an opportunity for residents to voice concerns, make announcements, ask questions; a chance for city officials and non-profit organizations to share information on current projects; a showcase for local artists and business owners to talk about their work and seek suggestions on future projects. Sometimes the NPA, using funds allocated by the Council, supports community-building initiatives like block parties, interpreters for candidate debates, an outdoor family film night or even a neighborhood picnic table where people can gather and talk.

Each NPA is organized by a Steering Committee, a group of volunteers elected by the meeting each year. The Ward 5 NPA currently has eight members. The Committee plans the agenda, advertises upcoming events, and facilitates the meeting. After 18 months of Zoom meetings, the Ward 5 NPA is now embarking on a “hybrid” format: in-person meetings with the opportunity to also participate via Zoom.

The NPA discriminates against no person or group but it insists on behavior that respects each person’s opinion or identity.

For more information on the history of the NPAs, as well as meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting documents, visit: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/NPA5

Meeting Details:

Regular Meeting Time:

3rd Thursday of every month
7:00pm – 8:45pm

Address:

Dept. of Public Works (DPW) Conference Room
645 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401

* Meetings will be held in-person and via Zoom

Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89574495720

Contact us:

ward5npa_btv@googlegroups.com