Happy 2019! As we enter the new year, it’s time for this blog to take its annual look what’s ahead for development in Surrey City Centre over the coming year.
2018 in Review
New Construction
A total of 6 new projects began construction in 2018 – representing 5 high-rises (>6 storeys) and 3 low-rises (4-6 storey). These included:
- Park Boulevard | Condo | 42 Storeys
- King George Hub (Phase B) | Condo, Office, Retail | 15, 29 + 40 Storeys
- City Centre 3 | Office, Retail | 10 Storeys
- La Voda | Condo | 6 Storeys
- Fraser Landmark | Condo | 6 Storeys
- Maverick | Condo | 5 Storeys
New Development Applications
Aside from new construction underway, 2018 saw a surge in new development applications. Looking back at the past 3 years, the number of new high-rise development applications submitted in 2018 was double that of 2017, and triple that of 2016. Overall, a total of 23 new applications were submitted in City Centre for both high-rise and low-rise development representing 21 high-rises (>6 storeys) and 10 low-rises (4-6 storeys). This is the highest number of development applications submitted in a single year in City Centre’s history, and included:
- One Central | Mixed-Use | 44 Storeys
- 10342 136A St | Condo, Office, Retail | 35 Storeys
- University District (Phase 2) | Mixed-Use | 28 + 37 Storeys
- King George Hub (Phase C) | Mixed-Use | 34 Storeys
- 13433 Gateway Dr | Condo | 28 + 30 Storeys
- Central City 2 | Office, Retail | 25 Storeys
- 10335 133 St | Condo | 18 Storeys
- Bosa 105 St | Mixed-Use | 3 Towers
- King George Hub (Phase D | Mixed-Use | 3 Towers
- 10138 Whalley Blvd | Mixed-Use | 3 Towers
- 13265 104 Ave | Condo | 1 Tower
- 13245 104 Ave | Condo | 1 Tower
- 9656 King George Blvd | Mixed-Use | 1 Tower
- 9699 137 St | Office, Retail | 6 Storeys
- 10515 138 St | Condo | 6 Storeys
- 10826 132A St | Condo | 6 Storeys
- 10653 137A St | Condo | 6 Storeys
- 10595 137A St | Condo | 6 Storeys
- 13943 96 Ave | Condo | 6 Storeys
- 10472 140 St | Condo | 6 Storeys
- 13866 100 Ave | Condo | 6 Storeys
- 9671 137 St | Social Housing | 5 Storeys
- 10770 138 St | Condo | 4-6 Storeys
Ahead in 2019
With the surge in new development applications in 2018, and many projects making it through the approvals process, 2019 and the next few years could bring record construction in City Centre. As we enter 2019, numerous projects are already in the marketing stage, and could begin construction by the end of the year, assuming market conditions remain favourable.
Potential Construction Starts 2019
- One Central | Mixed-Use | 44 Storeys
- Park George | Condo | 35 + 39 Storeys
- University District (Phase 2) | Mixed-Use | 28 + 37 Storeys
- King George Hub (Phase C) | Rental | 34 Storeys
- Avani Centre | Hotel, Condo | 30 Storeys
- Georgetown (Phase 1) | Mixed-Use | 30 Storeys
- Linea | Condo | 28 Storeys
- The Holland | Condo | 25 Storeys
- Veterans Village (Phase 1) | Mixed-Use | 26 Storeys
- Centra | Condo | 23 Storeys
- Camilla Residences | Seniors Housing | 5 Storeys
- 14008 108 Avenue | Condo | 5 Storeys
- Parker by Mosaic | Condo | 4 Storeys
Aside from construction starts, the following projects are expected to complete in 2019:
Expected Construction Completions 2019
- Prime on the Plaza| Mixed-Use | 37 Storeys
- Evolve | Mixed-Use | 36 Storeys
- SFU Sustainable Energy + Environmental Engineering Bldg | 5 Storeys
- HQ by Porte| Condo | 6 Storeys
- Aspire| Condo | 6 Storeys
- Surrey Central SkyTrain North Station House
- West Village Park + District Energy Centre
New Development Applications in 2019
If the trend over the past 3 years is any indication, 2019 could be another strong year for development applications in City Centre. Many projects are known to be in the planning stages, but yet to submit applications. Will 2019 see a continued surge in development applications, a levelling off, or a slow down compared to 2018? We shall see over the next 12 months.
For more info on all active development applications in City Centre:
