2026 - 2030 Surrey Financial Plan

ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Surrey Excels is the City's strategic framework that guides us in achieving our vision of a thriving, green, inclusive city. Over the next three to five years, the City will be focusing on these six organizational priorities:

ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES

INITIATIVES

A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN Create a downtown core that is recognized as a Lower Mainland Destination for business, tourism and entertainment. LIVABLE, EQUITABLE, CONNECTED NEIGHBORHOODS Develop complete, green neighbourhoods with the amenities, services, social infrastructure and transit needed to support a high-quality of life. HOUSING FOR ALL Fast-track quality housing construction with a focus on affordability, higher density, homes near transit and supportive housing. EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY Protect life, well-being, and property through emergency planning, regulatory compliance, community risk reduction and response.

Deliver Centre Block including SFU’s School of Medicine and City office space by 2030.

Deliver the Newton Community Centre.

Complete the Gateway Project which will include 1,800 residential units.

Assess the feasibility of centralizing/ integrating public safety related infrastructure to fulfill critical operational needs.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE Consistently exceed expectations in

Reduce the Development Planning and Building Permits approvals time by a minimum of 30%.

timeliness, professionalism, quality, and innovation to create positive customer experiences and fiscally responsible services. EMPLOYER OF CHOICE Cultivate an admired culture that attracts, motivates, and retains staff, enabling them to contribute their best in a thriving and safe organization.

Develop a ‘Leadership Readiness’ program that builds essential skills to prepare individual contributors to move into manager roles.

City of Surrey | 2026—2030 Financial Plan | Organizational Profile

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