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 Hillsdon

It’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.

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Food trucks come to Downtown Surrey with PARKit

April 17, 2012 | Paul Hillsdon

Courtesy 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 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.

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

May 20, 2011 | 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. … Read More

Gateway Business Park delayed due to economy

October 28, 2010 | Paul Hillsdon

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 … 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

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