Surrey City Centre Redevelopment Plans

[officedweller]

Thanks for posting - I had forgotten about that one.

[Cypherus]

Some clearing underway at the old Knight and Day to make way for "Belvedere". Just up the road, Holland Parkside clearing continues as well (phase 1 intended for the residential rental and office component).

[Repthe250]

Can someone tell me what’s going up by the BCL on 108 and king George, across from Gateway? I see a high rise going up, working on maybe the 8 or 9th floor but I see nothing on this site

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by Repthe250

Can someone tell me what’s going up by the BCL on 108 and king George, across from Gateway? I see a high rise going up, working on maybe the 8 or 9th floor but I see nothing on this site

I presume you mean this:

Originally Posted by Cypherus

The 46 storey "Grand on King George" is now up online for registration:


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Previous renders

Source: Urban Surrey and Daily Hive

[CoryHolmes]

IF they're already working on the middle floors, might it be the Veteran's Village tower?

[Repthe250]

Originally Posted by CoryHolmes

IF they're already working on the middle floors, might it be the Veteran's Village tower?

Yes, that’s the one! Thank you. Time to change that from approved to U/C, no?
I just moved into Park Place and have a view of Surrey Central from the 33rd floor. Will post pics of all the progress in the neighborhood as soon as I can!

[GMasterAres]

Yah he is talking about the Veteran's Village. Grand on King George property is just fenced off right now I don't even know if they have gone up for sale yet.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by jhausner

Yah he is talking about the Veteran's Village. Grand on King George property is just fenced off right now I don't even know if they have gone up for sale yet.

the sales centre looks complete its on 108th almost kitty corner to the site. It could be open now or will open soon.

[jlove390]

Council approves $5.3 million contract for early work on Surrey SkyTrain expansion.
Surrey city staff recommended B&B contracting be awarded contract to widen Fraser Highway from 96th Avenue to 148th Street.

https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/cou...early-work-on-surrey-skytrain-expansion/

[EhJay]

They'll be doing the road work in 2 phases, with phase 1 expected to be complete in May of 2022 and will encompass 140 to 148 St (through Green Timbers). 140 towards Whalley Boulevard or whatever that is 1 lane is scheduled to be done a little later which seems odd.

[Lexus]

2021, July 17

6-Storey La Voda site, near KGB and 132 St.

Untitled by Lexus LX570, on Flickr

Untitled by Lexus LX570, on Flickr

[Klazu]

[jlove390]

It looks like they're adding a dedicated separated bike lane on Whalley Boulevard between Fraser and 100th now that the sanitary improvements have been completed.

[Klazu]

Adding a bike lane or taking a car lane out?

[EhJay]

It looks like they'll still have 2 driving lanes and add in a separated bike lane by making both of the lanes narrower. From 100 - 102a ave (possibly longer) translink announced funding for a non-permanent separated bike lane (similar to Vancouver where they use planters and what not).

[CoryHolmes]

I just discovered Willoughby Village, and I want that kind of development here in Surrey!

I love how the streetfront is shops and services, with condos up above for a few floors. Everything is well within walking distance, from food (sooo many food choices) to exercise, to groceries for sick people who "cook".

I like the tall towers here, but I wish there was more a sense of community and not just self-contained towers with no connection to all the rest.

[Blease]

Originally Posted by CoryHolmes

I just discovered Willoughby Village, and I want that kind of development here in Surrey!

I love how the streetfront is shops and services, with condos up above for a few floors. Everything is well within walking distance, from food (sooo many food choices) to exercise, to groceries for sick people who "cook".

I like the tall towers here, but I wish there was more a sense of community and not just self-contained towers with no connection to all the rest.

A lot of the towers currently under construction here will have street level shopping, dining and services. As these towers start getting populated with residents and businesses, Surrey Central will undoubtedly feel more vibrant.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

the daily hive article mentions that the federal government is going to consolodate its SOF offices into the building, how many are there? the tax centre would be one? which would be a good site for redevelopment once moved.

Add this one?

Originally Posted by Sheba

Feds list locations to spread out B.C.-specific economic development agency

[Repthe250]

Originally Posted by Blease

A lot of the towers currently under construction here will have street level shopping, dining and services. As these towers start getting populated with residents and businesses, Surrey Central will undoubtedly feel more vibrant.

I hope so. I just moved to Surrey from New Westminster, and even that is more urban than Surrey, despite being a fraction of the population (1/8th?).
Surrey desperately need a restaurant row or a pedestrian only street with patios and buskers. I find this city has no soul. Hopefully building sterile condos changes that but look what it did to Metrotowns street level.

[jollyburger]

Note Western Economic Development in Vancouver only staffs 60 people. So you wonder how many people they'll add to the headcount with their new offices:

Located at 1300-300 Georgia St. W (Library Square), the British Columbia Region office is comprised of the Assistant Deputy Minister’s office, regional grants and contributions officers, regional policy analysts, and communications staff totaling 60 employees.

https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/20006.asp

Their Calgary regional office employees 9 people. I'm guessing all those regional offices in BC will total 5-10 people.