Excavation got underway this week for Rize Alliance’s 28-storey Linea at 104 Avenue and 133 Street. Linea is phase 2 to its predecessor and twin ‘Wave’ which was completed in 2015. Upon completion, both towers will stand at 28-storeys and feature the same signature curved balconies and orange accents.
In addition to the new tower, Linea will also improve the streetscapes along 133 Street and 104 Avenue with new street-oriented townhouses, add a common outdoor amenity area between the 2 towers, and create a new north-south lane to the east of the site. Completion is expected by early 2022.
Linea site from Wave tower 
Linea site from 133 Street 
Rendering of Linea and Wave 
Ground level Site Plan of Wave and Linea site 
Rooftop Site Plan of Wave and Linea site
Early last year, work began on the 105 Avenue Connector and Hawthorne Park Improvements project. The purpose of the project was to improve connectivity between City Centre and Guildford through a new multi-modal collector road, as well as deliver numerous improvements to Hawthorne Park – including improved accessibility, a new aquatic habitat, and increasing the park’s overall size.
Since then, Phase 1 of the project, including the 105A Connector between Whalley Blvd and 144 Street has mostly completed, with some finishing touches remaining between 139 Street and 140 Street. The new 105A Avenue is a multi-modal corridor featuring 2 vehicle lanes, grade separated bike lanes, sidewalks, boulevards, fencing, and enhanced pedestrian-oriented street lighting. The route offers pedestrians and cyclists a pleasant alternative to 104 Avenue, skirting the edge of Hawthorne Park and continuing west past 140th Street into City Centre.
Below is a small photo tour of the new 105A and park improvements.
Completed phase 1 of 105A Connector project 
New 105A Ave though Hawthorne Park with sidewalk, bike-lane, and roadway 
New landscaping and habitat area 
New sidewalk and bike lane near Aquatic Habitat 
New pedestrian bridge over aquatic habitat 
New Aquatic Habitat at Hawthorne Park 
New Aquatic Habitat in Hawthorne Park 
New Aquatic Habitat from 105A Ave 
New 105A Avenue along south edge of Hawthorne Park 
New 105A Avenue between 139 Street and 140 Street 
New 105A Avenue between 139 Street and 140 Street
More info on the 105A Connector and Hawthorne Park Improvements Project can be found on the City’s website: https://www.surrey.ca/city-services/22562.aspx
Or take a visit for yourself!
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
Park Boulevard under construction on Whalley Blvd 
King George Hub (Phase B) under construction at King George Blvd & Fraser Hwy
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:
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
Prime on the Plaza under construction at University Dr + Central Ave 
Evolve under construction at 133 St + Central Ave 
SFU Sustainable Energy + Environmental Engineering Building – set to open Fall 2019 
West Village Park + District Energy Centre 
Surrey Central SkyTrain – North Station House
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:
https://urbansurrey.com/surrey-city-centre-active-projects/