Tag Archives: park

New pedestrian overpasses nearly complete

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Two 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. The Tynehead … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Guildford, South Surrey, Transport | Tagged greenway, overpass, park, pathway, pedestrian, pioneer, South Surrey, surrey, transport, tynehead | 4 Comments

City seeks input on new master plans for dog parks, greenways

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

The 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. Take … Continue reading →

Posted in Cloverdale, Environment, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, Parks and Rec, South Surrey, Whalley | Tagged bike, dog, greenway, network, off leash, park, pathway, surrey, vancouver | Comments Off

Gateway Business Park delayed due to economy

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

The 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 no … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Whalley | Tagged bc, city centre, Development, gateway, ge real estate, office, park, skytrain, surrey, tower, translink | 1 Comment

Handful of new civic facilities opening soon

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

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

Posted in Development, Newton, Parks and Rec, Social Services, South Surrey, Whalley | Tagged arts, chuck bailey, fire hall, kensington prairie, kwomais, Newton, park, rec centre, school | Comments Off

Initial concepts for Civic Centre revealed [pics]

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

Kasian Architects was hired six months ago to develop the final design for the new Civic Centre and their initial concept renderings have been leaked. The Civic Centre project is expected to include a new City Hall, office space, an … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Parks and Rec, Social Services, Transport, Whalley | Tagged city centre, City Hall, city parkway, concept, design, downtown, extension, kasian architects, Library, park, performing arts, plaza, sfu, skytrain, surrey civic centre, university drive | 10 Comments

Joe Brown Park upgrades soon

Posted on August 9, 2009 by

Following local residential concern in 2004 surrounding a section of the park known as Colebrook Pit, the City has been collaboratively developing a new vision for Joe Brown Park. Colebrook Pit was a former city-owned quarry and designated to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Newton, Parks and Rec, South Surrey | Tagged colebrook pit, Environment, equestrian trail, joe brown, nature, Newton, panorama ridge, park, restoration, upgrade | Comments Off

Newton Town Centre draft plan unveiled – It’s Spectacular!

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

Thanks to major land ownings in the area, the City of Surrey and TransLink had previously agreed to set off on a joint planning study to develop a new Neighbourhood Concept Plan to help revitalize Newton Town Centre. That planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Newton, Transport | Tagged brt, Development, ecodensity, festival street, green street, livable, lrt, main street, newton town centre, park, planning, surrey, sustainable, transit, translink, urban design, wave pool, ywca | Comments Off