Category Archives: Environment

Surrey’s greenway plan gets an update

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Nathan Pachal

The City of Surrey is in the process of updating their greenway system plan and is currently looking for public feedback. You can download a draft copy of the plan from their website. The plan, City of Surrey Greenways Plan: … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Environment, Parks and Rec, Transport | Tagged bc, cycling, cyclist, greenway, greenways, pedestrian, planning, surrey, walking | 5 Comments

What are Surrey’s most pressing issues? [poll]

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

With the municipal election just a few months away, politicians and interest groups will soon be presenting their visions for the future of Surrey. In the spirit of direct democracy, I thought I’d present the question to you directly: What … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Election, Environment, Healthcare, Heritage, Library, Parks and Rec, Post-Secondary Institutions, School Board, Social Services, Transport | Tagged bc, democracy, election, poll, priorities, surrey, vote | Comments Off

Massive development near Hwy 1 showcases poor city planning

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

A huge, multi-phased development proposal named Fairview Heights should have residents up in arms. The plan would see the ultimate construction of 11 three-storeys townhomes, 4 four-storeys apartments, 1 five-storey apartment, and 2 six-storeys apartments, totalling over 800 units, plus … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Environment, Guildford | Tagged density, greenwash, Guildford, highway 1, tynehead | 7 Comments

Surrey’s Greenway System

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Nathan Pachal

When Vancouver was first developed there weren’t many laws to protect the environment or farmland. As a result most of the rivers and streams in Vancouver where buried underground and farmland paved over. Also in Vancouver most of BC Hydro’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Environment, Parks and Rec | Tagged BC Hydro, cycling, greenway, parks, pedestrian, planning, surrey | 5 Comments

Submit your nominations for new City Awards

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

2011 will be the inaugural year for the City Awards, a new program designed to showcase urban excellence in Surrey. With five different awards, the categories will recognize the contributions of citizens, community groups, businesses and developers to the City: NewCity … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Development, Environment, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, Social Services, South Surrey, Whalley | Tagged award, bc, beautification, civic, design, Development, emissions, energy, Environment, surrey | Comments Off

Tynehead and Pioneer overpasses now open [pics]

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

The Tynehead and Pioneer pedestrian overpasses are officially complete and open for the public! The Tynehead overpass connects Tynehead Regional Park with Fraser Heights, spanning Hwy 1 near 168 St. The Pioneer overpass connects Rosemary Heights with Elgin, spanning Hwy … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Guildford, Parks and Rec, South Surrey, Transport | Tagged bc, greenway, network, overpass, pathway, pedestrian, pioneer, surrey, tynehead | 1 Comment

Campbell Heights employment lands, the dark underbelly of Surrey

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Nathan Pachal

There are many exciting things happening as Surrey transforms from a suburban centre to a real city. Whether it’s the transformation of Whalley into a mixed-use downtown core, the proposed revitalization of Newton Town Centre, or the installation of bikeways; … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Environment | Tagged campbell heights, Development, Latimer Lake, planning, stokes pit, surrey | 3 Comments