[Surrey] King George Hub | U/C - Page 60

e-clam9 · #**1181** Posted **Feb 13, 2019, 3:37 AM**

Late winter snow, no man on the ground today.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I3OZO1EmZC9e7k5kq1_hkYyjp3U5Ml7A

EhJay · #**1182** Posted **Feb 22, 2019, 1:44 AM**

They've officially poured concrete above street level now.

officedweller · #**1183** Posted **Feb 23, 2019, 2:43 AM**

From MCMP:

http://www.mcmparchitects.com/projects/king-george-station/

Flynn86 · #**1184** Posted **Feb 23, 2019, 4:58 AM**

The residential tower looks like an updated version of the tower that is connected to the super save grocery store on Davies

Sheba · #**1185** Posted **Feb 23, 2019, 6:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

From MCMP:

http://www.mcmparchitects.com/projects/king-george-station/

The LRT won't be there but I can foresee Fraser Hwy bus(es) potentially terminating at King George Station instead of at Surrey Central.

Galaxy · #**1186** Posted **Feb 23, 2019, 9:27 PM**

The right of ways for the original LRT could definitely be turned into bus-only lanes for rapid passenger pickup and drop-offs for the many buses that run along Guildford and or Newton as well as the buses running along Fraser highway. Spreading out the passengers between King George and Surrey Central is a really good idea.

officedweller · #**1187** Posted **Feb 24, 2019, 5:14 AM**

Another render from the Form Retail brochure showing last phase (probably a generic placeholder?)

https://form.ca/February-Monthly-Mailer.pdf

Flynn86 · #**1188** Posted **Feb 24, 2019, 9:59 PM**

That orange building looks like it set up to be a big restaurant

clee7903 · #**1189** Posted **Feb 25, 2019, 1:25 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flynn86

That orange building looks like it set up to be a big restaurant

A Cactus Club Cafe would fit nicely there...

Flynn86 · #**1190** Posted **Feb 25, 2019, 5:24 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by clee7903

A Cactus Club Cafe would fit nicely there...

I agree

EhJay · #**1191** Posted **Feb 26, 2019, 12:31 AM**

That rooftop patio would be pretty stellar too. A Cactus Club would conceivable cater to Central, Guildford, and East Newton nicely too.

queetz@home · #**1192** Posted **Feb 26, 2019, 6:40 AM**

I haven't visited Skyscraperpage in a long while (You last visited: Nov 5, 2018 at 9:31 PM) but was curious about the status of this project, among others. I noticed the office building that was supposed to be beside Coast Capital is now yet another residential building. Containing my disappointed, I went a page or two back to find out why this changed and imagine my shock when I found out that UGLY LITTLE TROLL Doug McCallum is mayor of Surrey again????? How did this happen? Was he somewhat responsible on the change of this project somehow?

officedweller · #**1193** Posted **Feb 26, 2019, 11:29 AM**

Unlikely.

He ran on a platform to axe the LRT from Guildford to Newton and build SkyTrain down Fraser Hwy instead
- and he won.

GMasterAres · #**1194** Posted **Feb 27, 2019, 4:22 AM**

Bah Keg Steakhouse all the way.

Flynn86 · #**1195** Posted **Feb 27, 2019, 2:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by jhausner

Bah Keg Steakhouse all the way.

I could see that but the space looks to big for the keg

goldenboi · #**1196** Posted **Feb 27, 2019, 6:37 PM**

It'd be nice to see something other than a chain once in a while... You know, like a restaurant with a unique and interesting menu that you can only find in Surrey Central.

Westbased · #**1197** Posted **Feb 28, 2019, 3:06 AM**

While it would be nice to have unique restaurants I don't think we can underestimate the importance of a restaurant like Cactus/Keg to help continue to build the area out.

The unique restaurants come as the population grows and as of right now a growing population needs these "regular" restaurants.

Vin · #**1198** Posted **Feb 28, 2019, 5:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Flynn86

I could see that but the space looks to big for the keg

More likely split into two separate restaurants for that amount of space. Even better that way: you get not one but TWO chain restaurants!

goldenboi · #**1199** Posted **Feb 28, 2019, 8:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Westbased

While it would be nice to have unique restaurants I don't think we can underestimate the importance of a restaurant like Cactus/Keg to help continue to build the area out.

The unique restaurants come as the population grows and as of right now a growing population needs these "regular" restaurants.

That's a good point. I look forward to the day when a distinct culture with local businesses starts to form in Surrey Central. Hopefully soon.

Blease · #**1200** Posted **Feb 28, 2019, 9:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by goldenboi

That's a good point. I look forward to the day when a distinct culture with local businesses starts to form in Surrey Central. Hopefully soon.

The continuing growth in both the student population and the white collar workforce who are coming to Surrey Central in increasing numbers will help the evolution of a unique culture in the area. As I’ve said before, what Surrey lacks even more than infrastructure is community, identity and the sense of communal spirit that comes out of that. A lot of people don’t understand that great cities big or small have unique flavours which are distinct from anywhere else and they come out of the community spirit of its population. This is why a flavourless city like Edmonton despite its larger population lags behind funky Amsterdam. Edmonton has at least as good infrastructure as Amsterdam but can never match the latter’s vibe. Hopefully Surrey can figure this out as it continues to grow, but Canadian cities (with a few exception like Montreal) generally don’t have a good record in this regard. And as well, multicultural isn’t a panacea for bland cities, Edmonton has loads of minority communities but is still dullsville.