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Tag Archives: density
Surrey should be building mixed-use corridors, not high-rise buildings.
I came across an article the other day called “More low-down on tall buildings”. While it’s worth checking out the whole article, the following two sentences stood out: The proposition that tall buildings are necessary to prevent suburban sprawl is … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Transport
Tagged corridors, density, Development, downtown, expansion, pedestrian, surrey, SxD, TOD, transit, transit oriented development, transport
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Massive development near Hwy 1 showcases poor city planning
A huge, multi-phased development proposal named Fairview Heights should have residents up in arms. The plan would see the ultimate construction of 11 three-storeys townhomes, 4 four-storeys apartments, 1 five-storey apartment, and 2 six-storeys apartments, totalling over 800 units, plus … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Development, Environment, Guildford
Tagged density, greenwash, Guildford, highway 1, tynehead
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LRT by 2012? Let’s make sure we get it right
Although Mayor Watts’ ambitious calls for sustainable transportation funding “within a month or two,” and Light Rail design plans for Surrey by 2012, ought to be commended and supported, the speed with which she is moving should be a … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Development, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, Transport, Whalley
Tagged bc, densification, density, Development, dianne watts, light rail, lrt, planning, surrey, Town Centre
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Tynehead Plan envisions condos, freeways, and financial shortfalls
As we reported earlier in the year, the City and property owners are currently creating an ambitious development plan for the Tynehead neighbourhood, transforming it from a rural edge of Surrey to the centre of significant density and strip malls. … Continue reading
Posted in Cloverdale, Development, Environment, Guildford, Parks and Rec
Tagged annidale, bc, climate change, condo, dcc, density, Development, engineering, infrastructure, ncp, overpass, port kells, road, rural, sewer, sprawl, suburban, surrey, sustainability, tynehead, urban
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Downtown developments update [pics]
A number of construction projects are wrapping up in the Downtown area. This post features pictures of D’Corize, near West Whalley Ring Road and 104 Ave; CityPoint, near Gateway Station; and Urban Village, at 133 St and 102 A Ave. … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Whalley
Tagged city centre, citypoint, d'corize, density, developments, downtown, gateway, high rise, surrey, tower, urban village
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Update on Cloverdale’s downtown developments [pics]
Two mid-rise condo projects in Cloverdale’s historic downtown are nearing completion. West on the Village Walk and Clover Downs Estates are both part of a strategy to increase the number of residents within walking distance of the downtown to bring … Continue reading
Posted in Cloverdale, Development
Tagged Cloverdale, density, Development, downtown, estates, historic, mid-rise, revitalization, Town Centre, west
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