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‘Rising Sun’ brings innovative social housing model to Surrey
April 23, 2013 | Paul HillsdonThe Phoenix Centre Society is proposing an innovative social housing project on the edges of Downtown Surrey. Located at the northwest corner of 140 St and 100 Ave, the proposal will replace three single-family homes.
The six-storey building will include … Read More
Upcoming Activities in Surrey
April 1, 2013 | Kenneth SouderSocial Justice Series
A new film and discussion series is coming to the City Centre Library this April. The library will show three movies in two separate sessions regarding social justice. The first session will include a special guest speaker … Read More
Community meeting on proposed coal port in Surrey next Monday
March 7, 2013 | Paul HillsdonRemember the Port’s plan to make Metro Vancouver North America’s largest coal exporter? It continues to move forward, promising to transport 4 to 8 million tonnes of coal per year – uncovered – through White Rock and Burns Bog to … Read More
Holland Park to receive new gardens, facilities
March 6, 2013 | Paul HillsdonWe don’t have too many details at this point, but the City of Surrey is planning to expand Holland Park one more time! Borrowing from our popular “5 ideas to complete Holland Park” post, the City will add Asian gardens … Read More
TransLink concludes SkyTrain clear winner for Vancouver – and Surrey
March 6, 2013 | Paul HillsdonTransLink has officially completed their multi-year rapid transit studies, one for Vancouver and one for Surrey. The result? SkyTrain is the preferred option for both cities. Let’s dive in to the numbers.
First is Vancouver. TransLink narrowed down the options … Read More
Rally for transit next Tuesday at Surrey Central
February 19, 2013 | Paul HillsdonA group called Surrey CiTI (Citizens Transportation Initiative) is organizing a rally for better transit next week.
On February 26th, join the group at the Central City Plaza from 3:30pm to 5:30pm to voice your support for improved transit South … Read More
Look into the future of Downtown Surrey
February 13, 2013 | Paul HillsdonHere’s a series of renders from various projects underway or planned for the Downtown area. Alone, they don’t warrant their own post, so here they are as a collection or virtual tour. Enjoy!
Revised-design Bosa Towers, northeast University Drive and … Read More
