Erick Villagomez
Wed, May 27
|Location is TBD
What's Really Driving Change in Our Neighbourhoods?
Time & Location
May 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location is TBD
About the event
Bio: Lecturer UBC School of Community and Regional Planning, Principal, Mētis Design | Build, Editor-in-Chief, Spacing Vancouver
Title: What's Really Driving Change in Our Neighbourhoods?
Community Planning Matters! Speaker Tour
Vancouver's legacy of neighbourhood-led planning—emphasizing livability, social cohesion, and context-sensitive design—has been overshadowed by citywide growth strategies prioritizing scale and financial yield over local needs and character.
This series will attempt to re-centre public understanding of neighbourhood planning's potentially crucial role in addressing key challenges, crucially, supporting housing affordability without compromising livability; balancing growth with infrastructure, services, and social capacity; and enhancing local democratic participation.
By sparking informed, inclusive conversations, we aim to empower residents to advocate for equitable, resilient neighbourhoods that honour Vancouver's historic planning strengths and build a more equitable and democratic urban future.