Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Part A – Introduction

CITY PRIORITIES

3.1. Housing for All

3.2. A Thriving and Diverse Economy The City’s core economic goal is to achieve one job for every resident in the labour force. Achieving this goal hinges on growing a diverse and resilient economy that provides opportunities for people of all skills, education levels, and backgrounds. This entails protecting our employment lands and maximizing their potential to provide local job opportunities and support entrepreneurship. Making the most of Surrey’s industrial land – which accounts for 20% of the region’s total – is also crucial. Policies that encourage intensification and densification of industrial sites can help to attract new investment and create jobs. At the same time, protecting the Agricultural Land Reserve, which comprises over a third of Surrey’s land base, will ensure that farming and farmers remain a vital part of the city’s economy and identity. By creating an environment that supports businesses, fosters investment, and encourages growth across sectors, Surrey can strengthen its economy and promote long-term prosperity.

Housing availability and affordability are essential to livability and economic growth. To thrive as a city of one million residents, Surrey must have a sufficient supply and mix of housing to meet the full spectrum of resident needs. This includes private homeownership, market rentals, and non-market options such as subsidized, supportive, and transitional housing. Prioritizing new supply in areas of higher density and near transit will be key. The City aims to create the conditions that will enable developers, builders, non-profits, and other levels of government to deliver the range of housing options needed to support a livable and affordable future.

Top: Surrey Central SkyTrain Station Bottom Left: Fraser River log transportation Bottom Right: Aerial photo of residential area

Surrey 2050 | A18