2015 Financial Annual Report

CITY OF SURREY OVERVIEWS

CITY OF SURREY

Surrey is the fastest growing community in Metro Vancouver. It is a city where modern urban development meets an abundance of green spaces, parks and farmland. Home to six distinct town centres, the City comprises state‑of‑the‑art recreational, arts, library, and heritage facilities featuring an array of diverse programming and public services. Surrey offers active, affordable and accessible lifestyles for its residents serviced with modern amenities. An inclusive and welcoming community, the City embraces all people and cultures. Surrey has the lowest residential property taxes and second-lowest business taxes in the region and is ranked as one the best places in the country to invest. As Surrey evolves into the region’s next major metropolitan centre, the City is focused on generating new economic opportunities, fostering innovation and enhancing connectivity. The City continues investing in and building capital infrastructure to keep pace with the needs of its growing community. In recent years, Surrey has seen the largest construction and investment plan in its history. With a commitment to sustainable living and a proactive approach to economic and social development, the City of Surrey is destined for a prosperous future as it develops into Metro Vancouver’s second major economic centre.

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