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Category Archives: South Surrey
New, expanded arts space coming to South Surrey & Cloverdale
Following early results of the new Cultural Plan, the City is planning to expedite the construction of a new arts centre for South Surrey and the expansion of the Surrey Museum in Cloverdale. The new arts centre in South Surrey … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Newton, Social Services, South Surrey, Whalley
Tagged arts, bc, Cloverdale, heritage, surrey
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Mayors approve funding, Surrey set to get first B-Line
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
Tell government your budget priorities
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
Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Events, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, Whalley
Tagged bc, budget, funding, government, surrey
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Metro Vancouver Codifying Business Parks in Surrey
One of the things that I find very interesting in the new Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy is the inclusion of a regional zone called “Mixed-Employment”. This is basically code for business park. According to the new growth strategy: Mixed … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Development, South Surrey, Whalley
Tagged bc, design, Development, metro vancouver, planning, surrey
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City touts LRT plan in new video
The City has updated an early video visualizing LRT in Surrey, showcasing the new rendering on the front page of its corporate website. Entitled “The City of Surrey’s Vision for Rapid Transit,” the new video includes a voiceover, explaining the … Continue reading
Submit your nominations for new City Awards
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
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Tynehead and Pioneer overpasses now open [pics]
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
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