Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Appendix 3 – Surrey 2050

Metro 2050 Goal 2: Support a Sustainable Economy

Strategy 2.1 Promote land development patterns that support a diverse regional economy and employment opportunities close to where people live

Sec Policy

Applicable OCP Policies

Adopt Regional Context Statements that:

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include policies to support appropriate economic activities, as well as context appropriate built form for Urban Centres, Frequent Transit Development Areas, Industrial lands, and Employment lands

C8 Designations •

8.1 Industrial (IND)

8.2 Employment I (EMP1) 8.3 Employment II (EMP2)

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8.4 Central Business District (CBD)

D3.1.1 Designate sufficient land in City Centre to accommodate long-term office space demand.

D3.1.2 Support the growth of major institutions in City Centre including universities and hospitals.

D3.1.3 Establish a vibrant entertainment district that draws visitors from throughout the region and explore tools to incentivize entertainment and hospitality businesses.

D3.1.4 Encourage the development of conference facilities in City Centre .

D3.1.5 Support the clustering of arts and culture facilities and organizations within City Centre .

Policy 2.1.10

D3.1.6 Locate high-density residential development in City Centre to support businesses and provide housing nearby for the workforce.

D3.1.7 Invest in high-quality public spaces that support City Centre's role as the principal gathering place in the city and ensure public spaces are designed for year-round use and a variety of events and activities.

D3.1.8 Advocate for convenient transit access to City Centre from all parts of Surrey and the wider region.

D3.1.9 Foster partnerships between government, local businesses, cultural organizations and developers to promote the vibrancy of City Centre .

D3.2.1 Encourage the intensification of industrial and employment lands by: a. Allowing multi-storey development; b. Diversifying employment uses; and

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