Opinion: Vancouver’s villages debate in plain English
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Opinion: Vancouver’s villages debate in plain English
Erick Villagomez: The Villages Plan: What it is, why it's happening and why some people are concerned.
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By Erick Villagomez
Published Jun 23, 2026
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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
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