Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Part A – Introduction

CITY PRIORITIES CONTINUED

3.3. A Vibrant Downtown

3.4. Livable, Equitable, Connected Neighbourhoods Connection is at the heart of livability. Social connections, mobility networks, and access to daily needs all contribute to health, well-being, and equity in Surrey’s communities. City policies that create welcoming public spaces and support a diverse housing mix can strengthen these connections by enabling people of different ages, incomes, and abilities to live and gather together within the same neighbourhood. Livable and equitable communities are created when every resident can access the opportunities, services, and spaces they need to thrive. By embedding equity into planning, removing systemic barriers in policy and practice, and directing services to currently underserved areas, the City can ensure that growth strengthens inclusion, accessibility, and quality of life for all.

Surrey City Centre is located at the heart of the region and is emerging as its second downtown – a vibrant, high-density hub that blends residential, commercial, and cultural life. New residential and mixed-use development, parks, public art, and cultural spaces – alongside the creation of a new Entertainment District – are transforming the area into a dynamic hub of activity. The growth of institutional, medical, and government offices within a newly established central business district further strengthens City Centre’s role as a major employment centre. City policies support the creation of a downtown that welcomes new residents and attracts visitors from across the region to live, work, shop, dine, and socialize in a safe, walkable, and distinctive place.

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