Become a Member of SouthCoast Places for People
SouthCoast Places for People is a member-driven organization. Our members identify what projects we take on and support each other in improving our neighborhoods.
Many of us have tried—often alone—to move ideas for safer streets, better places, or more housing forward. As members, we don’t have to do that work solo. We’re surrounded by a diverse group of citizen-leaders who sharpen our thinking, show up when it counts, and make even the hard or tedious parts of civic work more enjoyable.
Ready to join?
Join for $25/year
(Fee waived if it’s a hardship— no questions asked)
Our Humanifesto
Who Are We?
We’re parents who want our kids to be able to bike safely around town. We’re older people who have fond memories of neighborhood bakeries and younger people who’d love to bring them back. We’re block party people. We’re local developers, ready to build the housing our community needs. We’re small business owners who could use more foot traffic. We’re people who wish they had more places to walk to near home. We live in the city. We live in the burbs. We’re renters. We’re homeowners. We’re young and old, fancy and scrappy. We don’t all vote the same.
What Do We Want?
We want different types of places to live for all circumstances. We want safe, accessible, and vibrant streets. We want to be able to walk, roll, or bike to the places we need to go. We want to know our neighbors better, especially if they hold different views or have different backgrounds from us. We want to live the good life, filled with the kind of chance encounters, loose ties, and close community that great neighborhoods can provide. We want to spend less time online and more time IRL. We want to make our communities better and have a good time doing it.
How Do We Move?
We learn together. We humbly observe where people in our community struggle and take collective action to address those struggles. We build big, fun tents. We amplify the efforts of others with whom we have common cause. We revel in all that is good in our communities, even as we work to make them better.
As a member, you commit to…
Showing up a few times a year for SCPFP events or activities
Helping when it matters—volunteer events, meetings, or calls-to-action
Contributing financially—$25/year, unless paying that would create real financial strain
Making the tent bigger, not smaller—engaging respectfully and representing SCPFP in ways that build trust and invite others in
SCP4P membership is for you if you…
Care about safer streets, more housing, and better places
Want to move from ideas to action, even in small ways
Believe change happens through relationships, not hot takes
SCP4P membership is not…
A passive mailing list or symbolic donation
A social club without purpose
A place for performative outrage or scorched-earth politics
As a member, you experience…
Belonging to a committed, values-aligned community
Access to member-only spaces, updates, and occasional events
A real voice in shaping projects and priorities
Opportunities to learn and lead through hands-on work and shared practice
FAQ
Do I need experience or expertise?
No. Curiosity, care for your community, and good faith are enough.
How much time does this take?
Showing up a few times a year still counts. You choose your level of involvement.
Is the $25 required?
Yes—$25/year is the standard membership contribution. If paying that would create real financial strain, the fee can be waived. We trust members to make that call honestly.