Villages planning program

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Illustration of various types of housing including apartment/condominiums, single detached homes and townhouses.

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In July 2022, Council approved the Vancouver Plan, a long-range strategy to manage growth and change across the city. The Vancouver Plan identified 25 Villages in different areas of the city where there are already some shops and services.

The goal is for these future Villages to grow into vibrant, lively, and connected neighbourhoods. Villages will enable "missing middle" housing up to six storeys and new opportunities for shops and services, all within a short walk, bike or roll.

The Villages Planning Program connects to one of the Vancouver Plan's Three Big Ideas: Equitable Housing and Complete Neighbourhoods.

The current planning program focuses on 17 Villages. Work on the remaining eight are included in other current or future planning programs.

Summary report for first phase of engagement

The first phase of engagement focused on current conditions, opportunities and challenges in each of the Villages. Engagement concluded in February 2025. Thank you for participating. You can now view the summary report for the first phase.

Next steps

Next steps will include technical analysis and draft policy development (spring and summer 2025) using the input received during Phase 1 engagement. There will be further opportunities for community feedback on emerging ideas and policy directions during Phase 2 engagement in fall 2025.

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In July 2022, Council approved the Vancouver Plan, a long-range strategy to manage growth and change across the city. The Vancouver Plan identified 25 Villages in different areas of the city where there are already some shops and services.

The goal is for these future Villages to grow into vibrant, lively, and connected neighbourhoods. Villages will enable "missing middle" housing up to six storeys and new opportunities for shops and services, all within a short walk, bike or roll.

The Villages Planning Program connects to one of the Vancouver Plan's Three Big Ideas: Equitable Housing and Complete Neighbourhoods.

The current planning program focuses on 17 Villages. Work on the remaining eight are included in other current or future planning programs.

Summary report for first phase of engagement

The first phase of engagement focused on current conditions, opportunities and challenges in each of the Villages. Engagement concluded in February 2025. Thank you for participating. You can now view the summary report for the first phase.

Next steps

Next steps will include technical analysis and draft policy development (spring and summer 2025) using the input received during Phase 1 engagement. There will be further opportunities for community feedback on emerging ideas and policy directions during Phase 2 engagement in fall 2025.

Page last updated: 06 Jun 2025, 02:55 PM