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Visualizing growth: Grandview

This is the third post in our decade-end retrospective visualizing urban growth in the City. This post examines the joint neighbourhoods of Morgan Heights, Rosemary Heights, and Grandview Heights, all located east of Hwy 99 in South Surrey. It is the … Continue reading

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Data reveals severe shortage of recreation facilities in Surrey

While working at the Downtown Surrey BIA, one of the topics I was asked to investigate was the so-called “infrastructure deficit”. In layman’s terms, it refers to the lack of parks, community centres, or transit in fast growing communities, at … Continue reading

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Hwy 99 pedestrian overpass now under construction

A new pedestrian overpass crossing Hwy 99 in South Surrey is now under construction. The $2.4 million project is expected to be complete by December. Funding for the project is being split three ways between the City, the Province, and … Continue reading

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Stimulus funding for Hwy 99 rapid bus

In perhaps one of the oddest stimulus projects announced, Surrey will receive a combined $13 million from the federal and provincial governments to build a northbound rapid bus lane along Hwy 99, between King George and Hwy 91. Stimulus projects … Continue reading

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Port Mann construction [pics]

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