All future downtown developments must connect to district energy
With a new proposed by-law, the City could be making its most significant move to go green since the introduction of the Sustainability Charter. Staff are asking Council to approve a new policy that...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: First Look at Bosa’s downtown towers
Bosa is moving swiftly to enter the downtown condo market. Its first two of six planned towers are moving through the design stage right now at City Hall and we have an exclusive first look at the...
View ArticleRize responds to district energy critique
Rize Alliance, developers behind the Wave towers in the downtown, have sent in a response to our earlier critique in April. I’ve included their full correspondence below. Thank you for the opportunity...
View ArticleQuattro pivots from mid-rises to towers
After the successful completion of three mid-rise buildings in the north-east corner of downtown, Tien Sher, the developers behind Quattro, are taking the project to new heights. The company is seeking...
View ArticleWalkability of transit-oriented areas including Surrey City Centre
A while ago I received a report titled “Walkability of transit-oriented development: Evaluating the pedestrian environment of Metro Vancouver’s Regional City Centres”. The report by Carl Funk looks at...
View ArticleSurrey Community Dinner & Walkabout
Last night, I had the chance to attend the Surrey Community Dinner & Walkabout which was hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the City of Surrey. The evening started with a 1.5 hour walk...
View ArticleEnter the Live Tree Decorating Challenge!
As part of the Festival of Trees, Surrey Libraries is accepting photo submissions of your best tree decorating work for a chance to be a finalist participating in the Live Decorator Challenge! Photos...
View ArticleConnecting to the City of Surrey
If you wish to be more connected to the city, many apps are now being provided by Surrey to help you do just that. Connecting to the city will be much easier with apps allowing you to learn about ......
View ArticleStudy calls for second district energy system
As we reported this summer, the City mandated that all new buildings in the City Centre must be built to connect with the Downtown district energy system. The system will be powered by three energy...
View ArticleDowntown Performing Arts Centre pushed back to post-2017
The last phase of the Civic Centre project has been postponed to 2017 or later. The planned Performing Arts Centre, along with the relocation of the North Surrey Arenas, have received funding in the...
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