A number of construction projects are wrapping up in the Downtown area. This post features pictures of D’Corize, near West Whalley Ring Road and 104 Ave; CityPoint, near Gateway Station; and Urban Village, at 133 St and 102 A Ave. Keeping reading for more pictures.
Urban Village
The Games Preparation Centre, aka the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, is coming together slowly. However, the meeting rooms required for VANOC use appear to be open now. The entire building was initially expected to be completed this fall, although it is not known whether that timeline has since changed. Continue on for more photos.
Two mid-rise condo projects in Cloverdale’s historic downtown are nearing completion. West on the Village Walk and Clover Downs Estates are both part of a strategy to increase the number of residents within walking distance of the downtown to bring back activity to the commercial core.
A number of other lots in the downtown, including the City owned Safeway site, are up for sale. Presumably, based on the success of these two developments, we can expect to see more density coming soon to downtown Cloverdale. Keep reading for more pictures.
Thanks to major land ownings in the area, the City of Surrey and TransLink had previously agreed to set off on a joint planning study to develop a new Neighbourhood Concept Plan to help revitalize Newton Town Centre. That planning study was launched this spring with major stakeholders, and led to a public charette design process over 3 days last week. The results of those community consultations are presented in the first concept draft plan.
The project’s principles include:
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Cloverdale’s Main St upgrade is finally complete will the installation of hanging baskets along the lampposts. The baskets look fantastic and colourful.
In addition, I’ve included pictures of the three life sized public art carvings that were installed earlier in the spring. These statues were part of the Cultural Capital program of 2008.
More pictures are after the jump.
The 156 St underpass, a joint project from both the City of Surrey and the Ministry of Transport, opened in May. It was designed to alleviate traffic from the 152 St and 160 St overpasses and provide Fraser Heights residents with a local connection to Guildford. The underpass features two car lanes with bike lanes, as well as a multi-use pathway on the side.
As part of the 2008 Cultural Capitals program, six public art projects were funded across the City. The first showed up months ago – life sized carvings of historical people along Cloverdale’s Main St. The latest to be unveiled are Spatial Connections.
This project will create visual markers supporting and enhancing active and positive community use of the City Centre Walking Loop Greenway.
Grandview Heights, the controversial and massive master planned community in South Surrey, is slowly beginning to take form. Home to the West Coast’s first Wal-Mart Supercentre, Grandview is also sporting signs of urban innovations, such as two “lifestyle villages” – outdoor malls designed after the traditional main street.
The full build out of Grandview Heights. Current development is occurring in the northwest corner of the area.
Here’s a quick look at some of the developments occurring at 24th Ave and 160th St. Remember, there’s more pictures after the jump!
Grandview Corners – big box stores
To commemorate the occasion, TransLink is hosting a grand celebration event on June 14th that includes a Fun Run, live entertainment, and an official bridge ribbon cutting ceremony. The bridge will also be toll free for the first month.
The Golden Ears Bridge is a new tolled crossing connecting Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows with Surrey and Langley. The P3 project consisted of the 6 lane cable stayed bridge, and a new 14 km road network connecting to the crossing. That includes an upgraded section of 96th Ave in Surrey. More pictures after the jump.
Recently had a photowalk around Holland Park. Here’s the latest progress on the upgrades.
New Spirit Square almost complete
