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Vancouver Cancels the Villages Plan — What It Means for Small-Site Development

On July 28, 2026, Vancouver City Council voted 10–1 to cancel the Villages Plan, ending a two-year program that would have upzoned roughly 13,000 lots across 17 neighbourhoods. Council did, however, endorse single egress stair reform. We look at what changes — and what doesn't.

Vancouver Cancels the Villages Plan — What It Means for Small-Site Development

On July 28, 2026, Vancouver City Council voted 10–1 to cancel the Villages Plan, ending a two-year program that would have upzoned roughly 13,000 lots across 17 neighbourhoods. Council did, however, endorse single egress stair reform. We look at what changes — and what doesn't.

On Site Construction

We conducted an on-site review to monitor construction progress, coordinate with the build team, and ensure design intent is aligned with current site conditions.

On Site Construction

We conducted an on-site review to monitor construction progress, coordinate with the build team, and ensure design intent is aligned with current site conditions.

Social House Solution

We explore adaptable social housing strategies that balance affordability, livability, and urban integration, responding to local needs through thoughtful design and planning frameworks.

Social House Solution

We explore adaptable social housing strategies that balance affordability, livability, and urban integration, responding to local needs through thoughtful design and planning frameworks.

Senior Community

We develop a senior community strategy focused on spatial clarity, accessibility, and social connection, translating research and design thinking into supportive, age-friendly environments.

Senior Community

We develop a senior community strategy focused on spatial clarity, accessibility, and social connection, translating research and design thinking into supportive, age-friendly environments.

Modular Multiplex

We advance modular multiplex solutions that improve efficiency, reduce construction time, and maintain design quality, supporting scalable housing delivery in urban residential contexts.

Modular Multiplex

We advance modular multiplex solutions that improve efficiency, reduce construction time, and maintain design quality, supporting scalable housing delivery in urban residential contexts.

1177 W Hastings St #1610,

Vancouver, BC

V6E 2K3

+1 . 778. 885. 9998

On unceded lands, Vancouver

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Wilson Chang Architect

1177 W Hastings St #1610,

Vancouver, BC

V6E 2K3

+1 . 778. 885. 9998

On unceded lands, Vancouver

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Wilson Chang Architect

1177 W Hastings St #1610,

Vancouver, BC

V6E 2K3

+1 . 778. 885. 9998

On unceded lands, Vancouver

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Wilson Chang Architect