196 Street Station Plan

Hi Tim,

Thanks for your question. The City has a number of policies to address the urban heat island including the Urban Forest Management Strategy and the Form and Character guidelines in the Official Community Plan. Policies address the urban tree canopy in plazas, boulevards, and on-site in private developments. Surface parking is discouraged, and green roofs and high albedo roofs are encouraged as is shading from awnings in commercial areas. Design criteria also suggest larger tree canopies in commercial areas. The City also develops stormwater management plans for new plan areas and this will be undertaken as we move forward.

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Thanks!

Don

Hi Jackie,

The City's construction waste requirements are outlined on the following website: https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/demolition-permits/demolition-recycling-requirements 

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station webpage to learn about future engagement opportunities.

Thanks!

Don

Hi Singh,

The City has no information about future bus service at this time. TransLink is responsible for the bus integration plan which is typically developed much closer to the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain opening date of 2029 when they have more certainty of the funding available. Details of TransLink's 10 Year Investment Plan can be found here https://www.translink.ca/plans-and-projects/strategies-plans-and-guidelines/transit-and-transportation-planning/ten-year-investment-plan 

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station Plan webpage, for notification of future public engagement opportunities. 

Thanks,

Don

Hi Jesus,

The City initially committed to undertaking secondary plans for the areas around all the new Surrey - Langley SkyTrain stations as part of the Supportive Policies Agreement. More information can be found in the Corporate Report to Council found under Background Documents on the 196 Street Station Plan webpage. 

Since then, the Province has passed Bill 47 Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs), which specifies the minimum density the City must allow a rezoning to achieve where residential uses are allowed. TOAs are to be identified within 800m of a rapid transit station (e.g., SkyTrain station) and 400m of a bus exchange. More information can be found on the City's website.

Please consider registering for updates on the 196 Street Station Plan webpage to be alerted to future public engagement opportunities.

Thanks,

Don

Hi Leanne,

Thank you for your comment. We are just launching the planning process and do not have any draft land use designations to share - that will come in the next phase of work. The Provincial legislation requires that for property that falls in tier 3, the City must provide a pathway for development to achieve up to 8 stories or 3 FAR. This provides clear direction for the planning process moving forward. More information on the Provincial Transit Oriented legislation's impact on Surrey see https://engage.surrey.ca/city-centre-plan/news_feed/transit-oriented-areas-designated-around-skytrain-stations-and-bus-exchanges . Link's to the Provincial information can be found at the bottom of this page https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/new-provincial-housing-financial-regulations 

Please consider subscribing to project updates including opportunities for future engagement on the project's webpage https://engage.surrey.ca/admin/projects/196-street-station

Thanks,

Don

Hi Janet,

Land assembly can happen at any time, depending on the interest of investors or developers to purchase property, and owners interest in selling. New development applications will not be accepted until a new Stage 1 Plan is approved by Council. This is typically takes about 18 months. 

Please consider registering for updates on the project website to be kept informed about the planning process including future engagement opportunities.

Thanks,

Don

Hi Bev,

The area you are enquiring about is part of the Clayton Corridor Plan. Information can be found here https://engage.surrey.ca/clayton-corridor-plan and under Key Documents is a PDF titled January 2025 Open House Boards, page 10 shows you the draft land use concept including what is planned for the land in question.

Thanks,

Don

Hi Mike,

Thank you for this question. Transportation and buildings are the top two sources of GHGs in Surrey. There will be increased emissions associated with the construction of new buildings and the new SkyTrain line.

However, for older buildings the GHG emissions from operations (heating and cooling) are much higher over their lifetime than the emissions from construction. The existing very inefficient 1980s single family homes will be replaced with much more energy efficiency buildings, reducing the amount of emissions per person.

The new SkyTrain, improved bus service, new sidewalks, and protected bike lanes will all provide opportunities to not drive. As the area evolves into a 15 min neighbourhood with increased walkability to amenities we will track how people travel. There is background information on the current traffic volumes, mode share, and injury statistics in the appendix to the Plan initiation Corporate Report on the website.

The City measures and reports on community GHGs at a City-wide level, and this will continue over the life of the plan. Please consider signing up using the subscribe button to stay informed of future engagement opportunities as we work to develop the land use plan.

Thanks!

Don

Hi Troy, 

We are just at the beginning of the plan process and don't yet have a draft land use plan. Please consider signing up using the subscribe button to stay informed of future engagement opportunities as we work to develop the land use plan. 

Thanks! 

Don

Hi Donna,

Now that a new area plan process has begun rezoning applications for new development will not be accepted by the City until after Council has approved a new Stage 1 Land Use Plan. This is expected in about 18 months. The Provincial legislation provides direction to the City that for land that allows residential use, the new designations need to provide a path to allow rezoning for a minimum of the heights or floor area noted.

It will be up to the private sector to determine the pace of redevelopment. Investors or developers may chose to purchase existing homes to consolidate for redevelopment, however it will be up to individual home owners to decide if they want to sell. No one will be forced out of their home.

Please consider signing up using the subscribe button to stay informed of future engagement opportunities as we work to develop a new land use plan.

Thanks!

Don