Tag Archives: beautification

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

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Lessons on street design from Anaheim

I just returned from a family vacation at Disneyland. Although most of the 16 hour days were spent within Disney’s magical berm, there was the occasional walk from the hotel to the resort’s shuttles. During those jaunts down Anaheim’s prettied … Continue reading

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96 Ave upgrades

The City recently signed a contract to widen and install raised medians on 96 Ave between 128 St and 131 St. The upgrades are part of a plan to improve safety along the busy corridor. Construction will be complete by … Continue reading

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Beautification efforts paying off [pics]

I’m a big fan of the beautification efforts currently underway at City Hall. Brand means a lot these days and being able to develop and maintain a vibrant image of Surrey is extremely important. Beautification is a relatively cheap thing … Continue reading

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