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[rpvan]

Originally Posted by e-clam9

I wish they replace it with a new Costco, change it into a 3 stories Costco

Superstore is not too far from it. They both like to be together :-)

It is interesting that someone tried to build an Asia mall here. Even today, Surrey is not a popular Asian area like Richmond.

Not sure what you mean...pretty sure over 1/3 of Surrey is South Asian.

[SpongeG]

Height, traffic concerns over pair of proposed highrises in Guildford
City receives 229-signature petition opposed to the plan, which Surrey council has yet to consider

AMY REID Nov. 4, 2019


Rendering shows proposed highrise towers in Guildford. (Photo: surrey.ca)



https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/hei...f-proposed-highrise-towers-in-guildford/

[cairnstone]

Originally Posted by e-clam9

I wish they replace it with a new Costco, change it into a 3 stories Costco

Superstore is not too far from it. They both like to be together :-)

It is interesting that someone tried to build an Asia mall here. Even today, Surrey is not a popular Asian area like Richmond.

Have you been to Surrey. I believe the TNT on 100th is one of the original stores. There are several Asian markets in the area.

[e-clam9]

"BC's first quantum computing institute comes to Surrey, BC
October 2, 2019

The B.C. government has announced its vision to promote the City of Surrey as a second Lower Mainland downtown and to build an innovation corridor that will drive economic growth and create good jobs and opportunity for people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

The innovation corridor is an emerging government priority and will be developed in consultation with local government, businesses, First Nations and other partners. B.C. is taking the first step by establishing a Quantum Algorithms Institute at Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus."

https://investsurrey.ca/insights/bcs-fir...n=BED+%7C+November+2019&utm_medium=email

Great news !!

[fredinno]

Originally Posted by e-clam9

I wish they replace it with a new Costco, change it into a 3 stories Costco

Costco needs a warehouse-esque space. This is literally the exact opposite kind of building.

Originally Posted by osirisboy

My understanding was because the owner wasn't really trying rent it out. He was content on it just sitting empty.

He wanted to rent it out to a single tenant. Selling it to a single owner (as he wants now) is probably a better deal though. I guess the demand isn't there yet. If this was the flats...

Originally Posted by SpongeG

Height, traffic concerns over pair of proposed highrises in Guildford
City receives 229-signature petition opposed to the plan, which Surrey council has yet to consider

AMY REID Nov. 4, 2019


Rendering shows proposed highrise towers in Guildford. (Photo: surrey.ca)



https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/hei...f-proposed-highrise-towers-in-guildford/

Why are they still going forwards with these sorts of projects despite the death of the LRT?

[scryer]

Originally Posted by fredinno

Why are they still going forwards with these sorts of projects despite the death of the LRT?

Guildford is actually a really nice area that is served by the 96B and has the best mall in Surrey (IMO). With the new proposal of the Expo extension to Langley, the city is also considering upgrading the 96B to proper BRT from Guildford to Newton. So yeah, there is a lot of things going for Guildford already that doesn't need an LRT to catalyze its growth as it is a quieter neighbourhood that can support populations with its retail options.

For me, this is the start of Surrey mirroring Burnaby in the way of growing its town centres that are accessible by transit.

[Blease]

Originally Posted by scryer

Guildford is actually a really nice area that is served by the 96B and has the best mall in Surrey (IMO). With the new proposal of the Expo extension to Langley, the city is also considering upgrading the 96B to proper BRT from Guildford to Newton. So yeah, there is a lot of things going for Guildford already that doesn't need an LRT to catalyze its growth as it is a quieter neighbourhood that can support populations with its retail options.

For me, this is the start of Surrey mirroring Burnaby in the way of growing its town centres that are accessible by transit.

Good point, many parts of Greater Vancouver do fine with good bus connections alone. And some parts of Greater Vancouver are too snooty to even consider allowing skytrain into its towncentres, ie North Vancouver.

[clee7903]

The shorter tower will occupy the recently demolished Oriental buffet restaurant however the taller one will sit on a currently operating japanese restaurant. I didn't know there would be enough space to fit both buildings.

[cairnstone]

I see a few more towers coming down the pipe. Guilford mall has some big parking lots still that can be redeveloped on both sided of 104th. also there is a few very dated strip malls in the area. Lougheed mall area has a bunch of towers that were built in the 70s and the area only had bus and they all did well. Build it and they will come and also you would have an amazing view

[SpongeG]

Surrey invites residents to ‘help shape future of Fleetwood’ amid SkyTrain planning

City hosting open house on Nov. 13; online survey also launched

AMY REID Nov. 6, 2019


Surrey’s Fleetwood area. (Photo: surrey.ca)

As TransLink seeks input on the planned SkyTrain extension in Surrey, the city is inviting the public to “help shape the future of Fleetwood” as it develops a new land use plan for the area.

“We are starting on a multi-year process to create a community plan for Fleetwood to guide where people, paths, parks, roads and buildings will go. And, to plan for the extension of SkyTrain along Fraser Highway,” reads a post at surrey.ca. “Join us at this preliminary open house as we welcome the community to share their vision for the future of Fleetwood.”

The city’s website notes that as SkyTrain extends along Fraser Highway this plan will “help us plan for growth.”


The open house is set to run from 3 to 8 p.m. at Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (16555 Fraser Hwy.) on Nov. 13.

There is also an online survey residents can complete at surrey.ca.

...

https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/sur...ure-of-fleetwood-amid-skytrain-planning/

[fredinno]

Originally Posted by scryer

Guildford is actually a really nice area that is served by the 96B and has the best mall in Surrey (IMO). With the new proposal of the Expo extension to Langley, the city is also considering upgrading the 96B to proper BRT from Guildford to Newton. So yeah, there is a lot of things going for Guildford already that doesn't need an LRT to catalyze its growth as it is a quieter neighbourhood that can support populations with its retail options.

For me, this is the start of Surrey mirroring Burnaby in the way of growing its town centres that are accessible by transit.

I know, but 96B isn't even really going to turn into full BRT, but a slightly improved service.

Is Newton getting anything like this?

Originally Posted by clee7903

The shorter tower will occupy the recently demolished Oriental buffet restaurant however the taller one will sit on a currently operating japanese restaurant. I didn't know there would be enough space to fit both buildings.

The Japanese Restaurant definitely looks like it's going down in the renderings. Did they buy the site yet?

[Shift]

Originally Posted by fredinno

Costco needs a warehouse-esque space. This is literally the exact opposite kind of building.


He wanted to rent it out to a single tenant. Selling it to a single owner (as he wants now) is probably a better deal though. I guess the demand isn't there yet. If this was the flats...


Why are they still going forwards with these sorts of projects despite the death of the LRT?

Many more towers in the works for Guildford. Just wait til you see what's coming for the north side of the mall..

Also, there's another multi-tower project also under application further south at 100 Ave & 152 St, which would replace 'impact plaza' as it's known.

The area will see rapid transit someday. Just because the current mayor and council cancelled LRT for now, doesn't mean it won't ever be back.

As part of the current round of Surrey-Langley SkyTrain consultation, they are discussing BRT on 104 in dedicated lanes (effectively reducing 104 Ave to a single lane for regular traffic, as was the LRT plan).

[cairnstone]

Actually there is right away for LRT or BRT on the north side of 104th. The city owns all the land and the buildings all have a demo clause in the leases as I was told. My client always complains about it when they talk about 104th LRT as he will loose his one rental space

[fredinno]

Originally Posted by cairnstone

Actually there is right away for LRT or BRT on the north side of 104th. The city owns all the land and the buildings all have a demo clause in the leases as I was told. My client always complains about it when they talk about 104th LRT as he will loose his one rental space

Source?

[fredinno]

Originally Posted by Shift

Many more towers in the works for Guildford. Just wait til you see what's coming for the north side of the mall..

Also, there's another multi-tower project also under application further south at 100 Ave & 152 St, which would replace 'impact plaza' as it's known.

The area will see rapid transit someday. Just because the current mayor and council cancelled LRT for now, doesn't mean it won't ever be back.

As part of the current round of Surrey-Langley SkyTrain consultation, they are discussing BRT on 104 in dedicated lanes (effectively reducing 104 Ave to a single lane for regular traffic, as was the LRT plan).

So nothing for Newton?

I doubt 2 lane 104 is ever Going to be accepted.

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by fredinno

So nothing for Newton?

I doubt 2 lane 104 is ever Going to be accepted.

The original order was the L Line (Guildford - Surrey Central - Newton) and then the Skytrain extension down Fraser Hwy. They switched the order so it's Skytrain first and then the L Line, which is currently the 96B and it's open to debate what form that will end up taking (hopefully not LRT as was originally planned).

[Shift]

TransLink is talking of upgrading the current B-Line / Rapid Bus to BRT in dedicated lanes on 104 and King George as part of their current round of consultations.

BRT is an interim rapid transit solution given funding constraints. It's logical to assume it will eventually be upgraded to rail (LRT) in the long term.

[Tetsuo]

Originally Posted by fredinno

Source?

It's quite evident infront of the Superstore, a lot of space, less so West of 144 and east of 148

[cairnstone]

All new development northside of 104th has a larger set back. That why Henlong market has a a set back. And the Pho joing has a demo clause as it sits on the right away and is owned in part by the city with Henlong owning the remainder

[officedweller]

North Delta Centre for the Arts

By City of Rain Nov 3rd:

Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1500968, member: 70034

Its completed

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