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Casinos should be sited in town centres: Thoughts on cancelled South Surrey casino
January 31, 2013 | Nathan PachalWhen I first saw the application for the now-cancelled “South Surrey Entertainment Complex” aka casino, all I noticed was a building whose footprint was half the size of its surrounding parking facilities, out in the middle of nowhere. It had … Read More
New, safer streets coming to Downtown soon
December 5, 2012 | Paul HillsdonThe Engineering Department plans to undertake a series of road upgrades and extensions in the Downtown that will improve connectivity and safety for all users. The projects listed below are planned for completion no later than 2015:
New roadway … Read More
New Council Chamber will double as performance space
November 29, 2012 | Paul HillsdonChalk this one up as another mixed-use success in Downtown Surrey: the new City Hall’s Council Chambers will be able to double as a civic performance venue.
Due to a lack of rental venues in Surrey, and thanks to the … Read More
City looking at separated bike lanes on University Drive?
October 17, 2012 | Paul HillsdonA suggestion we posted this May has made its way to City Hall – separated bike lanes may soon be coming to Downtown Surrey!
Earlier this year, we argued that for Downtown to become a more walkable and bikeable … Read More
Tien Sher proposes 300 sq. ft. micro-lofts for Surrey
September 28, 2012 | Paul HillsdonTien Sher, the developers behind Quattro, are recognized for their efforts to bring affordable housing to the market – their six-storey wood frame Quattro 3 was an effort to do just that, by reducing building costs and passing those savings … Read More
SkyTrain connection key to downtown plaza success
August 6, 2012 | Paul HillsdonWith the completion of the new City Hall in late 2013, Surrey will finally gain its first ever public square. With activation by the Library, City Hall, and 3 Civic Plaza, the square is arguably designed for success. However, it … Read More
5 ideas to complete Holland Park
August 1, 2012 | Paul Hillsdon
I love Holland Park. I’ve gushed about it on this blog – and others. It’s a truly beautiful space being used exactly as it was designed for, a gathering place at the heart of the community. Now that I live next door though, I’ve noticed that a few additions could really take the park to the next level. Here’s five ideas to improve Holland Park: Read More
