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Rize Alliance to build two towers Downtown

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Rize, a reputable development corporation from Vancouver, is coming to Downtown Surrey. The company, currently building The Rolston on Granville Street and recognized for its contribution in developing Yaletown, is proposing to build two 28-storey towers, along two dozen townhome … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Whalley | Tagged city centre, community, concord pacific, Development, downtown, rize alliance, surrey, urban village, weststone | 10 Comments

Build Surrey, six year infrastructure plan, launched

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

From the desk of the City Manager comes a new capital infrastructure program named Build Surrey which has the intention of encouraging “city building”. The program will help Surrey facilitate and manage more growth over the coming decade and continue … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Development, Fleetwood, Guildford, Library, Newton, Parks and Rec, Social Services, South Surrey, Town Centre, Transport, Whalley | Tagged build surrey, capital, centre, community, infrastructure, recreation | 7 Comments

What are Surrey’s Major Challenges? [survey]

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

The Voice, an Indo-Canadian publication, recently had an interview with Councillor Bob Bose about the major issues and challenges in Surrey. Bose took issue with Mayor Watts, saying she isn’t confronting these problems: RCMP Credibility and Crime Issues Ward System … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | Tagged bc, bob bose, challenges, community, consultation, crime, Development, dianne watts, growth, issues, priorities, rcmp, secondary suites, surrey, transport | 2 Comments

Major Official Community Plan review

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

The Official Community Plan, or OCP, is the main planning document guiding the vision and development of the City over the next 30 years. The plan gets a minor updates each year, and a major review every 5 – the … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Events | Tagged climate change, community, document, ocp, open house, planning, review, surrey, transport, vision | Comments Off

Update on the Urban Village development

Posted on April 18, 2009 by

The firm designing the Urban Village development for Weststone Properties has leaked two more images showing the full build out of this master planned community. The first phases of Urban Village are currently nearing completion. Two four storey mid-rises, Element … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Whalley | Tagged agenda, city centre, community, element, master, plan, surrey, ultra, university district, urban village, weststone | 1 Comment

Surrey Olympic Training Venue under construction [pics]

Posted on November 19, 2008 by

Construction has begun on the Surrey Olympic Training Venue – something to be expected, considering Phase 1 is set to be complete in early spring. The site is next to Tom Binnie Park near Gateway Station. Here’s some pics!

Posted in Development, Parks and Rec, Social Services, Whalley | Tagged 2010, bc, centre, community, construction, fraser valley, gateway, olympics, recreation, site, surrey, training, vancouver, venue, winter | Comments Off

Beautification efforts paying off [pics]

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

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 →

Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Development, Environment, Newton, Whalley | Tagged art, banners, beautification, community, decor, hydro, lighting, murals, street, vinyl, wrap | 1 Comment