Surrey Updates - Page 113

Nites · #**2241** Posted **Apr 8, 2018, 9:34 AM**

Quite far from the city centre but a least it will be on KGB. One 7 story podium and two 6 story podiums. Not your typical cookie cutter condo that's for sure.

http://www.surrey.ca/bylawsandcouncillibrary/PLR_7917-0397-00.pdf

3 High Rise and 2 low rise condos.

EhJay · #**2242** Posted **Apr 8, 2018, 3:32 PM**

Seems a bit of an odd spot at the moment. I guess down the line once Central City builds in it'll make more sense?

EhJay · #**2243** Posted **Apr 8, 2018, 3:35 PM**

Fraser Landmark

Supposed to be bulit at 140th and Fraser Highway.
Estimated completion date is 2019.
To date they've put up new signage and begun clearing part of the site.

Nites · #**2244** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 8:00 AM**

Just a little read I found

Westbased · #**2245** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 5:21 PM**

I think their argument for creating a gateway from the north is justifiable especially if the towers turn out the way they are rendered.

It will be a tough approval process though thats for sure.

officedweller · #**2246** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 8:05 PM**

Nice, thanks.

Good to see a move back to towers close to the Gateway Station side of downtown Surrey.
When the 4 storey condos were built to the north of Gateway (near the Nestors) I thought it was a major step down from densification near the station.
This particular project is a bit far from Gateway Station, but still in proximity.

Vin · #**2247** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 8:23 PM**

I love how ambitious Surrey is by going so BIG when it comes to creating its CBD. With the same distance from Vancouver's CBD as to what King George is to these gateway towers, buildings are already tiny, especially at the Fairview/Broadway side.

Changing City · #**2248** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 11:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

I love how ambitious Surrey is by going so BIG when it comes to creating its CBD. With the same distance from Vancouver's CBD as to what King George is to these gateway towers, buildings are already tiny, especially at the Fairview/Broadway side.

So you didn't read the recommendation in the report? "The Planning & Development Department recommends that Council endorse Option A, which is to refer the application back to staff to work with the applicant to develop the subject site in accordance with the "Low to Mid Rise Residential up to 2.5 FAR" designation in the City Centre Plan".

Shift · #**2249** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 11:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by skymaster

Quite far from the city centre but a least it will be on KGB. One 7 story podium and two 6 story podiums. Not your typical cookie cutter condo that's for sure.

http://www.surrey.ca/bylawsandcouncillibrary/PLR_7917-0397-00.pdf

3 High Rise and 2 low rise condos.

This is actually within the City Centre Plan boundary. Staff is not supportive of it however - they want 4-6 stories on this site as it is on the fringe of City Centre and it should be used a transition site to towers concentrated elsewhere in City Centre.

It's heading to Council tonight for 1st / 2nd but staff is recommending it be referred back. Will be interesting to see what happens. I'm supportive of it - regardless of the City Centre Plan - it's an appropriate site for towers and the design is interesting. On the other hand, I see where the City is coming from, and support their vision for a 4-6 storey edge to City Centre. I'm really fine with any outcome here.

Shift · #**2250** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 12:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by EhJay

Fraser Landmark

This project is looking good. Well integrated with the street. Construction expected to start by the fall.

Shift · #**2251** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 1:49 AM**

Another render of Fraser Landmark

EhJay · #**2252** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 2:26 AM**

"Great News!

Macdonald Realty Platinum Project Marketing has secured a new development in the absolute prime location of Fraser Hwy and 140th St. Located in Surrey City Centre Fraser Landmark is offering 121 luxury homes with prices below market value.

We are proud to be working with Darshan Builders, a powerful new presence in the Metro Vancouver region and one of the leading luxury home building companies in the real estate industry.

This new community will only be available to our VIP insiders and, as there will be no money spent on a costly presentation centre and display suites, the homes will be discounted substantially."

Spork · #**2253** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 4:54 AM**

Hilarious press release. "Below market value" "powerful presence" "luxury" "leading". Oh, let me count the ways.

madog222 · #**2254** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 4:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by EhJay

as there will be no money spent on a costly presentation centre and display suites, the homes will be discounted substantially."

We pass the savings directly on to our shareholders!

Nites · #**2255** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 6:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by Shift

Another render of Fraser Landmark

That's a nice vantage point. The city centre is lit up pretty good.

Blease · #**2256** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 7:46 AM**

Does anyone know when the renovations to the Surrey Central station will be complete? I was under the impression the renovated portion of the station would open around the same time as the Civic Hotel.

iron · #**2257** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 7:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by Blease

Does anyone know when the renovations to the Surrey Central station will be complete? I was under the impression the renovated portion of the station would open around the same time as the Civic Hotel.

The estimate on their website is still Fall 2018. I think the current timeline hasn't changed for just over a year now.

flipper316 · #**2258** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 8:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Shift

Another render of Fraser Landmark

Let's hope they leave enough room for the Fraser Highway widening and potential LRT. Although this is BC so i'm not optimistic. They'll probably barely leave enough room for 4 lanes and not enough room for even a right turn lane.

Westbased · #**2259** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 5:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by EhJay

"Great News!

Macdonald Realty Platinum Project Marketing has secured a new development in the absolute prime location of Fraser Hwy and 140th St. Located in Surrey City Centre Fraser Landmark is offering 121 luxury homes with prices below market value.

We are proud to be working with Darshan Builders, a powerful new presence in the Metro Vancouver region and one of the leading luxury home building companies in the real estate industry.

This new community will only be available to our VIP insiders and, as there will be no money spent on a costly presentation centre and display suites, the homes will be discounted substantially."

The best marketing campaign I've ever seen! They'll be taking a loss just so you can purchase their units.

Shift · #**2260** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 6:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by flipper316

Let's hope they leave enough room for the Fraser Highway widening and potential LRT. Although this is BC so i'm not optimistic. They'll probably barely leave enough room for 4 lanes and not enough room for even a right turn lane.

Surrey Transportation takes road dedications for ultimate road widths (future widening) on nearly every application (unless the ultimate road width is already in place) - rest assured.