Development
Overview of development in Tsawwassen, including massive suburban malls
May 1, 2013 | Nathan Pachal | 3 CommentsLast Tuesday on my way to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, I noticed that major construction was taking place on Tsawwassen First Nation’s (TFN) land on the north side of Highway 17. I decided to look into what is going on … Read More
Rapid bus for King George, light rail for Fraser?
January 16, 2013 | Paul HillsdonA retail leasing document for PCI’s King George Station development is revealing new details about the City’s rapid transit future. Retail floorplans in the document show that the mixed-use, transit-oriented development has been planned to accommodate two rapid transit stations. … Read More
City failing to adapt to declining car use
October 1, 2012 | Paul HillsdonTien Sher, the developer behind the bold micro-lofts project, engaged in a bit of a battle with the City to reduce the amount of parking in the development. The 300 square foot lofts are designed to be as affordable as … Read More
Surrey Community Dinner & Walkabout
September 21, 2012 | Nathan PachalLast night, I had the chance to attend the Surrey Community Dinner & Walkabout which was hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the City of Surrey. The evening started with a 1.5 hour walk around Surrey City Centre … Read More
Aquatic centres under construction
September 12, 2012 | Kenneth SouderConstruction is now beginning on the two new aquatic centres that are part of the Build Surrey program. The aquatic centres, which are being constructed in the Guildford and Grandview Heights areas of Surrey, are to include facilities meant to … Read More
Mid-rise development proposed for Scott Road station
September 6, 2012 | Paul HillsdonScott Road station’s first transit-oriented development is nearing the light of day, 22 years after it was opened for service. Lion Rock Developments, a company which leverages real estate to fund the long term operation of churches, is proposing a … Read More
Where are all the Surrey Urbanists?
July 5, 2012 | Nathan PachalI spend a lot of time thinking about the urbanity, sustainability, and liveability of our region and how we can make it better. I’m not the only one that thinks too much about these kinds of things, but it feels … Read More
