Erick Villagomez

Erick Villagomez Updated Tue, June 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The City of Vancouver has designated 17 areas in the city, including the Commercial Drive and East 20th Street area here, as 'neighbourhood villages.' (Credit: Jason Payne) If 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.

Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Opinion Op-Ed The City of Vancouver has designated 17 areas in the city, including the Commercial Drive and East 20th Street area here, as 'neighbourhood villages.' Photo by Jason Payne /PNG If you’ve heard people talking about Vancouver’s proposed villages plan and wondered what all the fuss is about, you’re not alone. Sign In or Create an Account or View more offers The idea sounds simple enough.

Erick Villagomez: The Villages Plan: What it is, why it's happening and why some people are concerned. •   • The City of Vancouver has designated 17 areas in the city, including the Commercial Drive and East 20th Street area here, as 'neighbourhood villages.' /PNG If 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.