holland park
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
Ticketed concert “Summer Sounds” coming to Holland Park
June 12, 2012 | Paul HillsdonThe Donnelly Group, producer of the Fusion Festival and Canada Day celebrations, is preparing to host a private, ticketed concert to cap the summer in downtown Surrey. Hosted within a fenced off area of Holland Park on September 2nd, “Summer … Read More
Downtown Surrey should be the cultural centre of the region
July 28, 2011 | Nathan PachalDowntown 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 … Read More
Jay Sean, Bedouin Soundclash to headline Fusion Festival 2011
June 7, 2011 | Paul HillsdonAccording to the Surrey Now, popular artists Jay Sean and Bedouin Soundclash will headline the third annual Fusion Festival this summer.
Jay Sean is recognized for his popular song “Down”, while Bedouin Soundclash had a hit several years ago with … Read More
Why nobody dare walk in Surrey City Centre
September 23, 2010 | Paul HillsdonWith work winding down on the Surrey Outpatient Hospital, set to open next summer, and construction just beginning on the RCMP E-Division Headquarters, Green Timbers is set to become a major regional destination for both residents and workers. Although … Read More
Guest post: A veteran’s memorial for Holland Park
September 13, 2010 | Paul HillsdonMy article outlining the brief history and success of Holland Park’s transformation has sparked a great conversation and a wealth of comments, but none perhaps as proactive and innovative as G’s, who presented a broad concept about moving the Whalley … Read More
Holland Park becoming Surrey’s gathering place
August 2, 2010 | Paul HillsdonIt was only two years ago when Holland Park was first unveiled as the City’s “premier urban park”. Since then, it has grown to become a concrete example of the new image the City is adopting as a progressive, forward-thinking, … Read More
