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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
Food trucks, pop-up park return to Surrey!
July 16, 2012 | Paul HillsdonIt’s not only Vancouver that gets cool, summertime, urban interventions – the City of Surrey’s Parks Planning, Civic Beautification, and Community Planning departments are joining together to bring PARKit! back to the the streets of downtown.
First launched in April … Read More
Food trucks come to Downtown Surrey with PARKit
April 17, 2012 | Paul HillsdonCourtesy of the City’s Parks and Beautification departments, Surrey will be the temporary home to a collection of food trucks! Coined PARKit, the program has set up a public space in the North Surrey Rec Centre parking lot, featuring … Read More
New pedestrian overpasses nearly complete
June 3, 2011 | Paul HillsdonTwo new pedestrian overpasses are nearing completion. The Tynehead overpass, at 168 St and Hwy 1, and the Pioneer overpass, at 35 Ave and Hwy 99, are both key elements of the City’s greenways network of recreational pathways.
City seeks input on new master plans for dog parks, greenways
May 20, 2011 | Paul HillsdonThe City is currently developing new master plans for both dog off-leash parks and the ever-expanding greenways network. Although the open houses are nearly complete, you can still submit your valuable input online through two quick surveys linked below. … Read More
Gateway Business Park delayed due to economy
October 28, 2010 | Paul HillsdonThe Gateway Urban Office Park, now referred to as the Gateway Business Park, has been delayed indefinitely due to economic conditions. Owned by GE Real Estate, the site has been marketed by Avison Young for several years, apparently to … Read More
Handful of new civic facilities opening soon
January 11, 2010 | Paul Hillsdon- Chuck Bailey Rec Centre – January
- Kwomais Point Park – January
- New gym expansion to the Newton Rec Centre – February
- Newton Cultural Centre (Fire Hall Arts Centre) – March
- Kensington Prairie Community Centre – June


