Category Archives: Guildford

City to open up Tynehead lands for re-development

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Paul Hillsdon

The City is putting the final touches on its Neighbourhood Concept Plan for Tynehead-Anniedale, a large rural area in the northeast sector of Surrey. Located just south of Hwy 1 between 196 St and 168 St, the area is set … Continue reading →

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Six new greenway additions coming soon to Surrey

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Paul Hillsdon

After two years of phenomenal growth in the greenways network, with three new pedestrian overpasses and a new perimeter trail at Tynehead Regional Park, the City’s Transportation department is keeping up the momentum with six more additions planned over the … Continue reading →

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Retrofitting Suburbia? Guildford Town Centre

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Nathan Pachal

If you’ve even read, seen, or heard any dicussion about how to fix the suburbs, one of the things that always comes up is how to break the superblock of mall site and/or how to retrofit them. In some cases … Continue reading →

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Two new pools for Surrey in 2014

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Paul Hillsdon

Two new indoor pools will begin construction this year as part of the Build Surrey program. A 50-metre pool in Grandview Heights will be designed by Hughes Condon Marler Architects, the firm behind the new Hillcrest Olympic Centre and Killarney … Continue reading →

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New Port Mann overpass a wasted gateway opportunity

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

While the City seems to have developed a newfound appreciation for arts and culture, it appears the Province failed to receive the memo. A new pedestrian overpass is nearing completion over the expanded stretch of Highway 1 near Johnston Hill. … Continue reading →

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Mayors approve funding, Surrey set to get first B-Line

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Early this afternoon, Mayors representing nearly 75% of the population of Metro Vancouver voted to approve a funding supplement for transit expansion. Included in the plan is Surrey’s delayed first B-Line route, set to run between Guildford, Surrey Central, and … Continue reading →

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Tell government your budget priorities

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has been touring the province to ask residents about their priorities for the 2012 Budget and is about to make its way to Surrey! The committee will hold a public meeting … Continue reading →

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