investment
The beginning of Surrey’s financial district?
September 30, 2010 | Paul HillsdonAn interesting rendering of a new development in Surrey City Centre has appeared on the web. Although the project has not yet begun the formal development process with the City, it is fair to say that, with the property owners … Read More
Concord to build more towers, convention centre pushed
June 16, 2010 | Paul Hillsdonvia The Province
For about five years now, Mayor Dianne Watts and her staff have followed an ambitious vision to create a vibrant, sky-scraping, new downtown core in the heart of an old part of Surrey.
Sure, thanks to the … Read More
How to stop sprawl in Surrey
June 7, 2010 | Paul HillsdonTransportation dictates land use. Build roads, you get strip malls, cars, and obesity. Build transit, you get mixed-use livable, healthy communities. [via South Fraser OnTrax]
According to the City’s Engineering Dept. 10 Year Plan, Surrey will spend over half a … Read More
Phase 2 of the Economic Action Plan released
March 31, 2010 | Paul HillsdonMayor Watts presented her annual State of the City address to the Surrey Board of Trade this afternoon. One of her major initiatives this year will be to implement the second phase of last year’s Economic Investment Action Plan, which … Read More
Tynehead Greenway overpass concepts [pics]
February 2, 2010 | Paul HillsdonAs part of the $12.5 million stimulus investment in greenway infrastructure, Surrey, in partnership with BC and Canada, is funding the construction of the Tynehead Overpass. The pedestrian bridge will cross Hwy 1 at 168 St. Below are three … Read More
Largest cycling investment in Surrey’s history
April 12, 2009 | Paul HillsdonAs part of the federal stimulus package, the Government of Canada, the provincial government, and the City of Surrey are one-third cost sharing a $12.5 million investment in Surrey’s cycling infrastructure.
The money will go towards 10.6 km of bicycle … Read More
