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Photo tour of the City Centre Library!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Media were invited to take a full tour of the nearly complete City Centre Library today. Other than connecting the computers, filling some more stacks, and hanging the public art, the gorgeous new building appeared ready for the public. Designed … Continue reading →

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Downtown Surrey should be the cultural centre of the region

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Nathan Pachal

Downtown Vancouver is superficial and this is, unfortunately, reflected in its public spaces. The majority of these public spaces are situated along the edge—the seawall, squares, and beaches—allowing us to admire the beauty of mountains, ocean, and the unique Vancouver … Continue reading →

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Surrey’s City Centre needs to be more focused

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nathan Pachal

Surrey’s 5.61 square kilometre City Centre plan was first adopted in 1991 and through that decade the transformation of the area was meagre at best. Since the original plan was passed 20 years ago, it has become apparent that the … Continue reading →

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Surrey pursuing convention centre, film festival, and more

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

A recent story in the Vancouver Sun had Councillor Barinder Rasode reveal that the City is in the early stages of pursuing the development of a convention centre. The facility will include a “state-of-the-art” film production centre, infrastructure it is … Continue reading →

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More details on ‘Surrey Healthcare Centre’ project

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

The Lark Group’s twelve storey Surrey Healthcare Centre tower is moving through City Hall, currently seeking a re-zoning and development permit. The first phase of this two phase project will include 185,000 sq. ft. of leasable space for general practitioners. 10 … Continue reading →

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Concord set to restart Sky Towers project

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

When Concord came to Surrey to rescue the bankrupt, half completed Park Place twin towers in 2010, it also purchased the project’s neighbour, Sky Towers. Located in the eastern lot at the corner of Whalley Boulevard and 100 Avenue, the … Continue reading →

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SFU to host Continuing Studies program from new Library

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

SFU has announced a fall lineup of Continuing Studies classes that will be taught from the new Surrey City Centre Library. Centred on programs for the Surrey community, SFU courses range from English classes to corporate storytelling, from career transition workshops … Continue reading →

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