Vancouver’s Villages Debate in Plain English
The Villages Plan: What It Is, Why It's Happening, and Why Some People Are Concerned
By Erick VillagomezIf you’ve heard people talking about Vancouver’s proposed Villages Plan and wondered what all the fuss is about, you’re not alone. The idea sounds simple enough. The City wants to create 17 “village” areas across Vancouver—small neighbourhood hubs where people can live close to shops, services, restaurants, parks, and other everyday amenities. The goal is to make it easier for people to meet many of their daily needs within a short walk, bike ride, or roll... Read more
