<p>Learn about Surrey&#39;s important plans, projects and policies. Join the conversation and share your ideas and feedback.</p>

The plan will guide growth and change over the next 30 years.

Fleetwood Plan

Take the survey to share your opinions and ideas about the Surrey Sports Hall of Fame. 

Surrey Sports Hall of Fame

The OCP establishes the City’s goals and actions to support a growing community. 

Official Community Plan

<p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/f2f4c0f33e53c26b2341f0cad6b64fe965b67770/original/1725044562/e205d792612869fa681d58fa019a6271_4b807705394e4eccba489ec7f44e232c_Fleetwood_Core_Park_with_Mid-Rise_Color.jpeg?1725044562" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><span class="TextRun SCXW215143152 BCX8" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW215143152 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The plan will guide growth and change over the next 30 years as SkyTrain extends along Fraser Highway to Langley. </span></span></p><p><br></p>

Where, when, and how funds should be spent to deliver quality services.

Budget 2025

We’re updating the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and want to hear from you! 

<p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/93c47bf7d59e6f80ebaae8d3b6ed38de51360208/original/1717597558/0e2078299cc45a7026914983ef7af223_dog-leash.png?1717597558" style="width: 1106px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="dog standing in an open field with owner holding a leash"></p><h2>We are looking for your input to update our Dog Off-Leash Strategy!</h2><p>In 2012, the Parks, Recreation, and Culture (PRC) developed a <a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Dog_Off-Leash_Master_Plan_2012.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10-year strategy </a>to guide decision-making on the planning and development of off-leash areas and supporting amenities for Surrey residents. Surrey&rsquo;s urban dog population is growing, and a new plan is needed to reflect the growing population, changing demographics, and meet the demand for new and improved off-leash areas. The strategy will help guide decisions around locating, designing, maintaining, and funding new off-leash areas in the city for the next 10 years.</p><h3>The updated Dog Off-leash Area Strategy will:</h3><ul><li>Work with the strategic direction, priorities, plans and policies of the City;</li><li>Analyze the current operational off-leash areas to understand what works well, and what doesn&rsquo;t;</li><li>Account for changes in the City&rsquo;s diverse communities;</li><li>Reflect trends, best practices and changing expectations related to parks &amp; recreation;</li><li>Highlight public and stakeholder input in parks &amp; recreation values, needs and expectations; and;</li><li>Create a framework to guide the implementation of dog off-leash areas over the next 10 years.</li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p><br></p><h2>View the discussion guide to learn more</h2><p><a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/131471" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/0b06f026d0e521491f894e3d7eb850ce01957bbe/original/1717533029/439c1001dafdc4a899b49358ab4283fd_Dog_Off-Leash_Strategy_Discussion_Guide_-_Preview.jpg?1717533029" style="width: 130px;" class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dii"></a></p><p><br></p><p>The <a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/131471" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discussion guide</a> provides detail on what a dog off-leash strategy is, why it&#39;s been updated, why it&#39;s important, and what will happen next.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>How to get involved</h2><p><br></p><p>Round 1 of engagement has concluded. We are summarizing what we heard and will share when it&#39;s done!</p><p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Based on feedback, we will begin drafting our strategy and will initiate Round 2 of engagement in the fall. </span></p><p><br></p>

Dog Off-leash Strategy

A strategy to support over 160 outdoor sport courts in Surrey.

Outdoor Sport Court Strategy

Focus Newton Action Plan

Surrey's roadmap to a zero-carbon climate-resilient city in 2050.

Climate Change Action Strategy

Supporting the next generation of Surrey artists is key to building a music city for years to come.

Surrey Music Strategy

An annual budget that outlines where, when, and how funds should be spent.

Budget 2024

The first step of planning for the Scott Road - 72 Avenue Corridor.

Imagine Scott Road: Visioning Study

Project Finder

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW170424180 BCX8"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW170424180 BCX8"><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">We&rsquo;re updating the City&rsquo;s Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP is one of the City&rsquo;s overarching documents. It provides a long-term vision for the city, and guides growth and development.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The OCP update is a multi-year process. We are in the third phase of the project. In this phase we are developing the priority policy directions. These will help shape the detailed policies that will be developed later this Spring.</span></p><h2><strong><span style="font-size: 30px;">How to get involved </span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Your input will help us inform detailed policies. Here are some ways you can provide feedback:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><a href="https://surrey.simplesurvey.com/f/s/OCP3?ds=pp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Take the survey</u></strong></a> by April 30.</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong> </strong></span></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Attend an in-person workshop. </span></strong><br><span style="font-size: 18px;">Learn more about policy topics while enjoying pizza. </span><a href="https://surrey.simplesurvey.com/f/s/pizzaparty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><u>Register today</u></span></a><span style="font-size: 18px;">!</span><span style="font-size: 18px;"> </span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 18px;"><em>We encourage all residents to share their input. To support broader engagement and inclusive participation, Punjabi translation services will be available at the fourth workshop on April 29 at Newton Seniors Centre. </em></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 18px;">Workshops:</span><ul><li>Cloverdale Recreation Centre - <em>Registration is full! Join the waitlist to be notified if a spot opens!</em><br>Thursday, April 10 at 6:00-7:30pm<br><br></li><li>South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre<br>Monday, April 14 at 6:00-7:30pm<br><br></li><li>Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch - <em>Registration is full! </em><br>Thursday, April 24 at 6:00-7:30pm<br><br></li><li>Newton Seniors Centre*<br>Thursday, April 29 at 6:00-7:30pm</li></ul><em> *Punjabi Translation Services Available at this event. </em></div></div>

<p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/11a19deef7aeef279a3f9e3926aac515bb6aa787/original/1740700786/3b89546862d448d54f7785ed9d5797dc_banner.jpg?1740700786" style="width: 965px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="A collage of athletes"></p><p><br></p><h2>Share your ideas</h2><p><a href="https://surrey.simplesurvey.com/f/s/SSHOF?ds=dig">Take the survey</a> to share your opinions and ideas about the Surrey Sports Hall of Fame.</p><p><a href="https://surrey.simplesurvey.com/f/s/SSHOF?ds=dig"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/c91238eb378d4e9aa7e651c8b16d6d9a9c14e382/original/1740775188/d8d527d54901b3897a205c7bb0646f1f_takesurvey.png?1740775188" style="width: 183px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></a></p><h3>Surrey is a city with a strong sports culture</h3><p>From youth baseball championships to Olympic wrestling gold, new kabaddi fields, and great soccer teams. Surrey&rsquo;s sports scene brings people together, so creating a Surrey Sports Hall of Fame is an exciting way to honour our past achievements and future dreams.</p><p>The Surrey Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate the rich sports heritage and ongoing legacy of Surrey&rsquo;s active sports communities. There will be programs and exhibits to highlight the accomplishments of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and others involved in sports in Surrey. In the long term, a permanent sports hall of fame is envisioned as part of a future spectator facility. It will help people be proud of their city and encourage everyone to be part of Surrey&rsquo;s diverse communities.</p><h3>The Surrey Sports Hall of Fame will recognize people in Surrey who have:</h3><ul><li>Made achievements and contributions to sports</li><li>Shown leadership or value in sports</li><li>Had success or made a special contribution to sports outside of being a competitor</li></ul><p>The first group of inductees will be announced in 2026.</p>

<p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/862fcb07f35b25490d0df6ce48e768b8bd0bd3a4/original/1738960161/6acb87f957439070c2f545809c9fc1ea_196st.jpg?1738960161" style="width: 424px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></p><h2>New plan for the 196 Street Station area</h2><p>As SkyTrain extends down Fraser Highway from City Centre to Langley, the area on the Surrey side of the future Willowbrook Station is going to change. We are creating a new plan for the area that includes the residential neighbourhood on either side of Fraser Highway and the industrial area south of 60th Ave.</p><p>Thank you to the over 300 people who attended our open house on January 28 to share information about the 196 Street Station Plan and the neighboring Clayton Corridor Plan.</p><h2>The survey is now closed!</h2><p>Thank you to the almost 600 people who completed the survey! We will be sharing a What We Heard Report in early spring.</p><p><br></p>

196 Street Station Plan

<h2>Missed the open house?</h2><p><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/sunnyside-open-house-boards.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View the open house boards</a> that were shared with participants.</p><h2>Project background</h2><p>The City of Surrey is developing a 25 year master plan for the expansion of interment services at the Sunnyside Lawn Cemetery (14850 - 28 Avenue).</p><p>Through the 25 Year Sunnyside Cemetery Master Plan, the City aims to:</p><ul><li>Increase the cemetery by approximately 5 acres which will be built in phases over the next 25 years.</li><li>Prioritize tree retention opportunities within the 5 acre expansion area.</li><li>Offer new and diverse interment options that can be integrated with nature and the existing forest.</li><li>Ensure expansion adheres to archaeological and environmental regulations.</li><li>Continue to protect the Semiahmoo Trail and other important site features.</li></ul><p>The City operates three municipal cemeteries. However, all three are reaching capacity. Sunnyside Lawn Cemetery is the only cemetery with available area for expansion. To ensure the City can continue to provide this important service to the community, a 25-year master plan is being developed to define how best to undertake the expansion works for Sunnyside Lawn Cemetery.</p><h2>Current project phase</h2><p>The first round of engagement has completed for the master plan. Thank you to everyone who attended the open house on November 20, 2024 and completed the survey that closed on December 5, 2024.</p><p>The project team will be reviewing and considering all feedback that has been received.</p><h2>Other city cemeteries and services</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/cemeteries/cemeteries-in-surrey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City of Surrey cemetery locations</a></li><li><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/cemeteries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City of Surrey cemetery services</a></li></ul>

A lawn cemetery with autumn leafed trees, headstones, and timber fencing.

Sunnyside Cemetery Master Plan

<h2><a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/budget-2025/news_feed/budget-2025-punjabi"><span style='font-size:15px;font-family:"Nirmala UI",sans-serif;'>ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</span></a></h2><hr><h2>What matters to you?</h2><p>As a Surrey community member, your feedback will help shape City priorities for the 2025 budget.</p><p>The survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who learned more about out budget process and engaged with us by attending our open houses, and/or completing the survey.</p><p>Read a summary of <a href="https://edit.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Budget-2025-What-We-Heard-Report-FINAL.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2025 budget engagement results</a>. </p><p><a href="https://edit.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Budget-2025-What-We-Heard-Report-FINAL.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/996e187b9a27c4ab8050c2134d5f9dd03f6d3cf7/original/1733765879/de9b0ab60f02752bce13ea68c34c04f2_2025_Budget_What_We_Heard.png?1733765879" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Budget process</strong></p><p>Each year, based on Council direction, City staff develop an annual budget that outlines where, when, and how funds should be spent to deliver quality services to meet the needs of the community, support businesses, and deliver on strategic priorities.</p><p>The process of weighing the needs and requests of the community, maintaining service levels, and addressing key priorities results in the City&#39;s financial plan.</p><p>It&rsquo;s important to the City that residents have the opportunity to provide feedback on their priorities as the budget is developed. Feedback from the online survey and in-person events will help Council adopt a financial plan that reflects the community&rsquo;s needs and priorities.</p>

illustration of a group of people engaging with each other

<p>The Cloverdale Town Centre Plan is being updated! A series of new projects and developments in Cloverdale necessitate a revision of the plan. These advancements will guide the growth of Cloverdale Town Centre, transforming it into a community hub for commerce, heritage celebration, wellness, education, and entertainment.</p><p>Help shape the plan for your community!</p><p><strong>Step 3 engagement has now concluded!</strong> Thank you for providing your time and feedback regarding future concepts for Cloverdale Town Centre. To learn more about What We Heard in Step 3, please read the <a class="fr-green" href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42951/widgets/180678/documents/148126" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Step 3 Engagement Summary here</a>.</p><h2>An expanded plan boundary for Cloverdale Town Centre</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">On July 22, 2024, <a class="fr-green" href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/corporate-reports/CR_2024-R149.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Council endorsed Corporate Report R149</a>, to expand the plan boundary of Cloverdale Town Centre northward. The expansion area is bounded by 60th Avenue to the south, 175 and 175A Street to the west, 64 Avenue to the north and 180 Street to the east. An additional lot to the northeast of KPU Tech Campus, at 18120 56 Ave is also included within the Plan Expansion Area. The total area covers roughly 80.8 hectares and is home to 145 properties. The dwelling ages within the expansion area range from 1923 to 2023, with 1988 being the average year of construction.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/f318cebeff4858f3bcba6b48c4382b6825d1d9d7/original/1740162772/94aa5c01f044346a59bf09f42bea0984_Plan%20Boundary_V2.jpg?1740162772" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/f318cebeff4858f3bcba6b48c4382b6825d1d9d7/original/1740162772/94aa5c01f044346a59bf09f42bea0984_Plan%20Boundary_V2.jpg?1740162772" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/f318cebeff4858f3bcba6b48c4382b6825d1d9d7/original/1740162548/f7cec52fe966622a4cb0e93c42cdf176_Plan%20Boundary_V2.jpg?1740162548" target="_blank:><img src=" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 1100px;"></a></p><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45371165 BCX8"><p><strong><em>Fairgrounds Special Study Area:</em></strong><em> The City of Surrey is conducting an independent master planning and market feasibility study of the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. This study is separate from the Cloverdale Town Centre Plan, with its own timelines and objectives. While the Town Centre Plan will consider the areas around the Fairgrounds, the Fairgrounds themselves are designated as a &quot;Special Study Area&quot; and are not considered within the scope of the Cloverdale Town Centre Plan</em></p></div>

Cloverdale Town Centre Plan Update

<p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/93c47bf7d59e6f80ebaae8d3b6ed38de51360208/original/1717597558/0e2078299cc45a7026914983ef7af223_dog-leash.png?1717597558" style="width: 1106px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="dog standing in an open field with owner holding a leash"></p><h3>We are looking for your input to update our Dog Off-Leash Strategy!</h3><p>In 2012, the Parks, Recreation, and Culture (PRC) developed a <a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Dog_Off-Leash_Master_Plan_2012.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10-year strategy </a>to guide decision-making on the planning and development of off-leash areas and supporting amenities for Surrey residents. Surrey&rsquo;s urban dog population is growing, and a new plan is needed to reflect the growing population, changing demographics, and meet the demand for new and improved off-leash areas. The strategy will help guide decisions around locating, designing, maintaining, and funding new off-leash areas in the city for the next 10 years.</p><h3>The updated Dog Off-Leash Strategy will:</h3><ul><li>Work with the strategic direction, priorities, plans and policies of the City;</li><li>Analyze the current operational off-leash areas to understand what works well, and what doesn&rsquo;t;</li><li>Account for changes in the City&rsquo;s diverse communities;</li><li>Reflect trends, best practices and changing expectations related to parks &amp; recreation;</li><li>Highlight public and stakeholder input in parks &amp; recreation values, needs and expectations; and;</li><li>Create a framework to guide the implementation of dog off-leash areas over the next 10 years.</li></ul><hr><p><br></p><h3>Thank you for your input!</h3><p><a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/141406" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">We appreciate everyone who attended our pop-up events and shared their thoughts by completing our online survey for Round 1 of engagement. Based on your feedback, a <a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/141426" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">draft strategy</a> was reported.</p><p style="text-align: left;">View a summary of what we heard during our <a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/141406">first round of engagement</a> and <a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/150409">second round of engagement</a>. </p><p>Watch the webinar presenting the <a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/141426" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">draft strategy</a> on the right under the &#39;Videos&#39; section. Staff are working to complete the final strategy.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/141426" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/968dc514f7bb48c82752e079807b53973a329412/original/1729718403/2a5f475440addf31d2c5b4f1264585d9_IMAGE_SurreyOLAStrategy_Draft_Report_75_.jpg?1729718403" style="width: 181px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fil"></a><br></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/42523/widgets/182511/documents/141406" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></h4><p><br></p>

Dog standing in a park without wearing a leash

Dog Off-Leash Strategy

<p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/a9ebd9116c7c295a4a242fc82514c86bc6fce3dd/original/1739993818/c55f640e387500b1eede069b21b0a883_AnniedaleTynehead-ContextMap-2025.png?1739993818" style="width: 692px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Thank you for your comments. The survey is now closed.</h2><p>Thank you to those who took part in the survey. Staff are reviewing your comments and will provide provide a summary of what we heard soon.</p><h2>Review the Open House boards and learn more about the Plan.</h2><p>Thank you everyone who took time to stop by the Open House on March 12 at Port Kells Community Hall. Please click the following link to view the <a href="https://engage.surrey.ca/40660/widgets/170376/documents/125666" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anniedale Tynehead Open House boards</a>.</p><h3><strong>Background</strong></h3><p>The original plan was approved in 2012. It centred around a big box commercial concept, which in the end wasn&#39;t viable, and the area hasn&#39;t developed. More recently, a process has been underway to reimagine the neighbourhood. It started with a private development group focusing on the former big box commercial area, now referred to as the West Amendment Area. A new vision was developed to create a mixed use centre for the future neighbourhood.</p><p>In June 2019, Council approved utility and servicing upgrades for the Anniedale Tynehead plan area based on the mixed use neighbourhood centre vision. This opened the door to enable new development. In January 2020, a development application was submitted for a portion of the West Amendment Area. This formalized the process to update the West Amendment Area. A developer group led the process to amend the plan, and <a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/corporate-reports/CR_2023-R193.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">in November 2023 Council approved a new draft concept for this area.</a><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/corporate-reports/CR_2023-R193.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> At that time Council also authorized staff to update the broader Anniedale Tynehead Plan (this process).</p><p><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/corporate-reports/CR_2024-R167.pdf">In September 2024 Council adopted the Stage 1 draft plan for Anniedale Tyenhead.</a></p><h3><strong>What&rsquo;s next?</strong></h3><p>We are refining the land use, park and transportation concepts and initiating engineering and financial analysis as a part of the Stage 2 process. We are planning to share our updated refinements with the public in Fall 2025. The updated Anniedale-Tynehead Plan is expected to be completed in early 2026.</p>

Anniedale Tynehead Plan

<p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/f2a6bd457b840177f52a12041b48f185a8028aee/original/1686083093/e8cdda38100eaf4b81bdc79618490e58_focus-newton.png?1686083093" style="width: 978px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Aerial view of Surrey"></p><p><br></p><h2><span class="TextRun SCXW247453475 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW247453475 BCX0">How can we beautify and enhance Newton</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW247453475 BCX0">?</span></span></h2><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW53142668 BCX0"><p>Newton is a community both with strong local connections, pride and rapid growth. The City of Surrey has launched the Focus Newton Task Force, an initiative to enhance, beautify and engage with the Newton community.</p><p>What we heard and next steps:</p><p>We listened to over 2,000 Newton residents through three community events, an online survey, and six outreach sessions over the summer. Using your feedback, we&#39;re creating the Focus Newton Action Plan, launching this spring. The action plan will serve as a guide to beautify and enhance community spaces, focusing on short- and medium-term objectives over the next 1-3 years. Positive changes are already underway in Newton with more improvements coming soon. </p><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW39436222 BCX0"><span class="EOP SCXW39436222 BCX0" data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}'>Stay informed </span></h3><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW39436222 BCX0"><p><a href="https://mypreferences.surrey.ca/forms?f=598b3e71ec378bd83e0a727608b5db01"><span class="TextRun SCXW39436222 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39436222 BCX0">Subscribe to our </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW39436222 BCX0">eNewsletter</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW39436222 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW39436222 BCX0"> for Focus Newton news and updates.</span></span></p><p><br></p><hr><p><br></p></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW53142668 BCX0"><div class="SCXW39436222 BCX0"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW39436222 BCX0"><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW39436222 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW39436222 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39436222 BCX0">Share your vision for a vibrant Newton</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW39436222 BCX0"><span class="SCXW39436222 BCX0"> </span></span></h3><p>Through Focus Newton, we will develop an action plan that encompasses short-term (1 year) and medium-term (3 year) beautification and enhancement objectives. This plan will serve as a roadmap for enhancing the Newton community.</p><p>We want to hear from you, the residents, local businesses, and community groups. Together, we can create a plan that meets the needs of a growing and diverse population. We are excited to hear your ideas for a more vibrant and enhanced Newton, whether it involves creating inviting public spaces, establishing family-friendly gathering spots, or integrating beautiful public art, or something else. Your input will play an important role in guiding enhancement efforts. The City of Surrey values your ideas and perspectives on Newton, by participating in this engagement process, you can contribute to shaping the future of life in your community.</p></div></div></div>

<p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/d038db5c861835e400f30ea922f7f5dd016ba2d4/original/1681766390/bc1f2ed9aecd8eb2af1968e0255713c6_btt-outdoor-sport-courts-Fleetwood-Park.jpg?1681766390" style="width: 731px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p>We are looking for your input to develop a new Outdoor Sport Court Strategy. The strategy will help guide decisions around locating, developing, and funding new and improved sport courts in the city over the next 15 years. The strategy will also explore best practices for designing single and multi-sport courts and for providing supporting amenities in and around courts.</p><p class="Paragraph SCXW194036581 BCX0">The City of Surrey has over 160 outdoor sport courts that support basketball, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, lacrosse, and ball hockey. These courts are provided in either single-sport or multi-sport layouts. As the City continues to grow and the popularity of individual sports change, the demand for new and improved sport courts increases.</p><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW194036581 BCX0"><p>Surrey is a healthy, green, inclusive community where individuals, culture and the environment thrive. The Outdoor Sport Court Strategy will:</p></div><div class="SCXW194036581 BCX0"><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW194036581 BCX0"><ul><li>Work with the strategic direction, priorities, plans and policies of the City;</li><li>Account for changes in the City&rsquo;s diverse communities;</li><li>Reflect trends, best practices and changing expectations related to recreation; and</li><li class="Paragraph SCXW194036581 BCX0">Highlight public and stakeholder input in recreation values, needs and expectations.</li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW194036581 BCX0"><a href="https://surrey.simplesurvey.com/f/l/OutdoorSportCourts?ds=projectpg" class="fr-green"></a></p></div></div>

<table class="noBorder" style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 43.6326%; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><p>We are creating a plan to help Clayton grow with the future SkyTrain on Fraser Highway.</p><p>Help shape the plan for your community!</p><p>Step 3 engagement is now concluded! Thank you for providing your time and feedback regarding future concepts for Clayton Corridor Plan. To learn more about What We Heard in Step 3c and 3d, please read the <a class="fr-strong" href="https://engage.surrey.ca/28058/widgets/113738/documents/149799" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Step 3c and 3d Engagement Summary here</a>.</p><div><br></div></td><td style="width: 4.371%;"><br></td><td style="width: 52.0621%; vertical-align: top;"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/e2de77bf1d5e93d4a6611eb170b26813743f5bce/original/1712962877/37a6d404f05f37e3dc6283f649fb5c9f_IMG_5525_1_.jpg?1712962877" style="width: 406px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Clayton Corridor Plan apartments, office and parks

As SkyTrain extends along Fraser from Fleetwood to Langley, we are updating land use plans around future SkyTrain stations in the Clayton Corridor.

Clayton Corridor Plan

We are developing a new community recreation centre in Newton for residents to socialize, exercise, learn and play. It will be a place where the community can enjoy a fun, inclusive, and healthy environment.

Newton Community Centre

<p><a href="#land">Read our territory acknowledgement</a></p><p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/ee3e298234ea367e87e2c3a6893dfd0b25b5d1a9/original/1686949910/b4872d29f99259d53499f9681f78ea7b_rendering.jpg?1686949910" style="width: 329px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir" alt="Rendering of Nicomekl Riverfront Park Phase 1 Design"></p><h3 id="see-the-new-draft-plan-for-the-clayton-corridor--1"><span class="TextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0">Thank you for your input!</span></span></h3><p>The concept design for phase 1 of the park is now completed. On Monday November 20, 2023, Council approved the final concept plan for the Nicomekl Riverfront Park Phase 1 Hadden Mill and Oxbow Zones.</p><p>The detail design is underway to develop construction blueprints.</p><p><span class="TextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0">Read the </span></span><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/nicomekl-riverfront-park-phase-1-public-engagement-report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0">engagement summary</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0">. </span></span></p><p><span class="TextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0">View the </span></span><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/nicomekl-riverfront-park-phase1-final-concept-plan.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0">final concept plan</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW151032459 BCX0">.</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p><br></p><p>We are excited to show you the design of Phase 1 of the Nicomekl Riverfront Park. Phase 1 has two large park spaces, the Hadden Mill and Oxbow zones, located on either side of King George Boulevard.</p><p><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/nicomekl-riverfront-park-p1-discussion-guide-final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/805964f42ea44c10e181c710a874fdf20c847559/original/1686859668/f84a19f77e0aaa6a0100bfa8e1294b2f_cover.jpg?1686859668" style="width: 150px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" alt="PDF cover design for discussion guide"></a></p><p><a href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/nicomekl-riverfront-park-p1-discussion-guide-final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View the discussion guide</a> to learn more. The guide shows the draft concept plan and diagrams about park spaces, trails, entrances, flooding, habitat types, and nature-based infrastructure elements.</p><p><br></p><hr><p><br></p><h3>A Park for People, Wildlife and Water</h3><p>Surrey has over 800 parks and one park is uniquely adapting to climate change by making room for the river: the future Nicomekl Riverfront Park. Located on the south side of the Nicomekl River in South Surrey, this 3km linear park will extend from Elgin Rd to 40th Ave. 80 acres in size, the future nature park will be 14 times larger than Crescent Beach Park.</p><h3>This is a big park with a big impact and it will take time to do it right.</h3><p>Designing and constructing an 80-acre nature park along one of Surrey&rsquo;s major river systems is complex and innovative project with numerous long-term benefits.</p><p>The park will be built in 3 phases. We are currently designing phase 1, the Hadden Mill and Oxbow zones.</p><h2><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/c5f0c103db67a51abc9942110f27cdc4abd38c23/original/1686947829/69d8ddadf024f8a557627cd9a31fdd2c_phases.jpg?1686947829" style="width: 731px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="map with phases for nicomekl riverfront park"></h2><p><br></p><p>Based on Surrey&#39;s <a href="https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/water-drainage-sewer/flood-control/coastal-flood-adaptation-strategy" target="_blank">Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy</a>, the park will turn planning into action to address sea level rise and coastal flooding.</p><p>This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the <a href="https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/dmaf-faac/index-eng.html" target="_blank">Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund</a>.</p><h3 id="land">Goals</h3><p>With your feedback (thank you!) we completed the <a class="fr-green external" href="https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/nicomeklriverfrontpark-managementplan.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Park Management Plan</a> and it was adopted by Council in spring 2020. The plan is a guiding document for the design and construction of the park. See the plan and supporting documents in the Planning Documents (right).</p><p>While designing Phase 1, we updated the goals from the Park Management Plan. These goals are:</p><ul><li>Centering Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, and Katzie values, ways of doing and knowing</li><li>Reconnecting with land and water</li><li>Celebrating the river</li><li>Learning and cultural exchange</li><li>Sustaining all forms of life</li><li>Adapting to a changing climate</li></ul><p><br></p><hr><h3 id="land"><br></h3><h3>Territory Acknowledgement</h3><p>We acknowledge that Surrey and the Nicomekl Riverfront Park are on the traditional unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓wɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and səmy&aacute;mə (Semiahmoo) land-based Nations. The parkland is also the traditional territory of the Snokomish peoples, a Nation decimated by smallpox. We are uninvited guests on this land.<br><br>&ndash; The Nicomekl Riverfront Park Project Team</p>

Aerial view of Nicomekl River from Elgin Road to 40th Avenue

A park for people, wildlife, and water. We are planning a new 3km riverfront park on the south side of the Nicomekl River in South Surrey. 

Nicomekl Riverfront Park

<h2><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/0331a9dbc9e9bf2936af953b52fbe5d5f32c0258/original/1616197065/64552c96a344b7e4682d66f43ddd784f_DJI_0985.jpg?1616197065" style="width: 991px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="High rise apartments, offices and parks in Surrey City Centre's emerging downtown"></h2><h2>We&#39;re Updating the City Centre Plan</h2><p>Surrey City Centre is undergoing a bold transformation into an energetic metropolitan centre. In 2017 we created a plan to guide this transformation. Since then, significant growth and development has occurred. Over the last several years, we have been making updates to the plan to ensure a vibrant downtown. We created a Central Business District to concentrate new office development. We also made changes to prepare for a new SkyTrain station on the edge of City Centre. In recent years, housing has been a challenge in Surrey and beyond. Further updates are now needed to address this challenge before we complete the plan.</p><h3>New Housing Legislation and the Plan</h3><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW239409091 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW239409091 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW239409091 BCX8">In</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">November</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> 2023</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">the Province passed</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">l</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">eg</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">islation </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">to increase the supply of housing </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> BC. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">Th</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">e legislation affects th</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">e City Centre </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">Plan</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> in two ways:</span></span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW239409091 BCX8"><ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW239409091 BCX8" start="1"><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW239409091 BCX8" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="6"><p class="Paragraph SCXW239409091 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">Introduces <strong>Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs)</strong> &ndash; The legislation </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">identifies</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> TOAs within 800 m of existing and future SkyTrain stations. In these TOAs, there are minimum height and density standards and changes to parking requirements.</span></span></p></li></ol></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW239409091 BCX8"><ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW239409091 BCX8" start="2"><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW239409091 BCX8" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="6"><p class="Paragraph SCXW239409091 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">Introduces <strong>Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)</strong> - </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">Outside </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">the TOAs</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8" data-contrast="none" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">the new legislation expands the type of housing allowed in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> single family </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">and duplex</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">zones.</span></span></p></li></ol></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW239409091 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW239409091 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">The City Centre </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">Plan is being updated to reflect these </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">new changes</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">.</span></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW239409091 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-CA"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239409091 BCX8">Learn more about the legislation and the changes to the City Centre Plan under <strong>Updates</strong>.</span></span></p></div>

High rise apartments, offices and parks in Surrey City Centre's emerging downtown

Surrey City Centre is undergoing a bold transformation from a suburban downtown into an energetic metropolitan centre.