The March Issue of the City Centre Update is now available at SurreyCityCentre.ca. This month’s newsletter includes a round-up of new Development Applications, Council Approvals, and Construction activity during the past month of February.
New Development Applications
There were no new major development applications submitted in City Centre during February 2021.
As of March 2021, there are 30 major development applications under initial review (pre-council), consisting of approximately 34 towers, and 21 low-rises.
Major development applications under initial review as of March 2021
Council Approvals
Two major projects received 3rd Reading (Preliminary Approval) from Surrey City Council in February 2021. These included GEC Education Mega Centre, a 49-Storey Mixed- use tower, and Bosa’s Brightside, a 4-tower mixed-use development ranging in heights from 38-51 Storeys.
As of March 2021, there are 34 approved major projects in City Centre, consisting of 43 towers, and 22 low-rises.
Approved major development applications as of March 2021
18 – 0350 | Brightside
Bosa’s Brightside re-appeared before Surrey City Council in February 2021 after having been previously approved back in March 2020. The application has been amended to include an additional tower (previously under a separate application), as well as some minor revisions to the original proposal. The application now consists of 4 towers (38, 46, 50 & 51-Storeys) surrounding 2 low-rise retail & amenity buildings, to be built over a number of phases. Phase 1 is to include a 38-Storey rental residential tower on the corner of City Parkway & 104 Avenue.
| Address: | 104 Ave & City Parkway |
| Proposal: | 38, 46, 50 & 51-Storey Mixed-Use (1,840 units, 239,421 SF office/retail) |
| Developer: | Bosa BlueSky |
| Architect: | Perkins + Will |
| Expected Completion: | 2025 (Phase 1) |
20 – 0071 | GEC Education Mega Centre
GEC Education Mega Centre also re-appeared before Surrey City Council in February 2021 after having been previously approved back in October 2017 under a separate application. The revised application now includes a 49-storey mixed-use tower consisting of 383 market
& rental residential units, 78,490 SF of office & institutional space, and 4,973 SF of retail. The project will also dedicate and construct a new portion of 102A Avenue through the site which is to eventually connect east to King George Blvd and beyond.
| Address: | 102A Ave & City Parkway |
| Proposal: | 49-Storey Mixed-Use (383 units, 83,468 SF office/retail, institutional) |
| Developer: | CIBT / WestStone Group |
| Architect: | Chris Dikeakos |
| Expected Completion: | 2025 |
Construction
No new projects began construction during January 2021, however one project finished construction (Central City Parkade), and one project began demolition, after having been halted in Fall 2020 (La Voda – 6-Storey Residential).
As of February 2021, there are 16 projects under construction in City Centre, representing 15 high-rises (>6 Storeys) and 6 low-rises (4-6-storeys).
Major projects under construction as of March 2021 
Camellia Seniors Living – 132 St & 109 Ave 
Georgetown One by Anthem beginning to transform the corner of 102 Ave & Whalley Blvd 
Linea nearing completion at the corner of 133 St & 104 Ave 
Surrey’s next tallest – One Central beginning to rise in West Village 
Excavation underway at Park George on 100 Ave 
Rosewood Supportive Housing project rising above ground on 137 St 
King George Hub residential towers and retail nearing completion along Fraser Highway 
City Centre 3 nearing completion at 96 Ave & 137A St
The February Issue of the City Centre Update is now available at SurreyCityCentre.ca. This month’s newsletter includes a round-up of new Development Applications, Council Approvals, and Construction activity during the first month of 2021.
New Development Applications
One new development application was submitted within City Centre during January 2021, bringing the total number of major applications under initial review to 32. This represents approximately 35 High-Rises (>6-Storeys) and 21 Low-Rises (4-6 Storeys).
21 – 0006 | City Parkway & Central Ave
This site located on the corner of City Parkway & Central Ave across from Surrey Central Station saw a Rezoning, Subdivision, and Development Permit application submitted in January 2021. The application is proposing to redevelop the site into a new mixed-use high-rise tower containing 435 residential units above a 167,594 SF office podium. The site is currently occupied by the single storey ‘Andes Plaza’ commercial building, and a single storey restaurant building.
Council Approvals
One major project received approval from Council during January 2021, joining 32 other pre-existing approved projects. As of February 2021, there are now 33 approved projects in City Centre, representing 41 High-Rises (>6-Storeys), and 22 Low-Rises (4-6 Storeys).
20 – 0018 | Flamingo Block (Phase 1)
Phase 1 of the Flamingo Block by Tien Sher Group received 3rd Reading (Conditional Approval) on January 11, 2021. Located at Whalley Blvd & 107A St, the project is to consist of a 35-Storey residential tower and 6-Storey office building with retail at grade.
Phase 1 had previously received approval in February 2019 for a 35-Storey residential tower + residential low-rise instead of office. Phases 2-3 consisting of 37 & 46-Storey residential towers with retail at grade are to follow under separate development applications.
Construction
No new projects began construction during January 2021, however one project finished construction (Central City Parkade), and one project began demolition, after having been halted in Fall 2020 (La Voda – 6-Storey Residential).
As of February 2021, there are 16 projects under construction in City Centre, representing 15 high-rises (>6 Storeys) and 6 low-rises (4-6-storeys).
King George Hub nearing completion at King George Station 
Georgetown One’s Retail & Townhouse podium taking shape along future 102A Ave 
Streetscape and finishing touches underway at Linea on 104 Ave 
The Central City Parkade expansion completed in January 2021 
44-Storey One Central now above grade in West Village 
Excavation underway at phase 1 of Townline’s 25-Storey ‘The Holland’ project
The January Issue of the City Centre Update is now available at SurreyCityCentre.ca. This month’s newsletter includes a round-up of new Development Applications, Council Approvals, and Construction activity over the past month, as well as a brief overview of development stats in 2020 in context of the previous 5 years.
New Development Applications
Two new development applications were submitted within City Centre during December 2020, bringing the total number of major applications under initial review to 32. This represents approximately 35 High-Rises (>6-Storeys) and 22 Low-Rises (4-6 Storeys).
20 – 0304 | 13301 104 Ave
This large site located on 104 Ave just west of University Dr saw a Rezoning, Subdivision, OCP Amendment, City Centre Amendment, and Development Permit application submitted in December 2020. The application is proposing to redevelop an existing low-rise multi-family housing complex into 6 new buildings containing 2,444 units, 2,400 SF of retail space, and 4,652 SF of daycare space.
20 – 0326 | 10937 132A St
A Rezoning, Subdivision, and Development Permit application was submitted in December 2020 for this site located on 132A St just north of 109 Ave near Gateway Station. The application is proposing to consolidate 4 existing single family lots into 1 new lot in order to develop a low-rise residential building containing 159 units. The site is to the adjacent east and across the lane from the currently under construction 5-Storey Camellia Seniors Living project.
Council Approvals
Four major projects received approval from Council during December 2020, joining 28 other pre-existing approved projects. As of January 2021, there are now 32 approved projects in City Centre, representing 40 High-Rises (>6-Storeys), and 21 Low-Rises (4-6 Storeys).
19 – 0370 | Quinn Apartments
This 6-storey residential project by Porte Homes received 3rd Reading (Conditional Approval) on December 21, 2020. Located at 134 St & 94A Ave, across from Queen Elizabeth Meadows Park, the project includes 174 units with ground oriented townhouse units along both street frontages. The project will also dedicate a new ‘green lane’ along the north of the site, and include a publicly accessible landscaped pedestrian pathway along the east edge of the site.
19 – 0372 | King George & 106A
This mixed-use residential / commercial project consisting of two towers (42 & 50 Storeys) at King George Blvd & 106A Ave received 3rd Reading (Conditional Approval) on December 7, 2020. Designed by Vancouver’s MCM Architects, the project includes 1,019 units and 7,868 SF of ground-level retail space along future 106A Avenue. The project will also dedicate a new portion of 136A St running north-south through the middle of the site.
20 – 0016 | Yorkton
This 6-storey residential project on 108 Ave just east of 138 St received 3rd Reading (Conditional Approval) on December 7, 2020. Designed by Vancouver’s WA Architects, the project includes 193 units between 2 buildings. The project will also dedicate a new ‘green lane’ along the rear of the site to the south, and include a publicly accessible landscaped pedestrian pathway running north south between the 2 buildings.
20 – 0207 | Sunshine Co-op
This 6-storey co-operative housing project by the Sunshine Co-op received 3rd Reading (Conditional Approval) on December 21, 2020. Located at the corner of 132 St & 104 Ave across from Kwantlen Park Secondary, the project will include 69 affordable housing units. The project will also dedicate a new ‘green lane’ along the west side of the site.
Construction
No new projects began construction during December 2020, however one 6-storey residential project known as La Voda, resumed construction after having been halted in the fall of 2020. As of January 2021, there are now 17 projects under construction in City Centre, representing 15 high- rises (>6 Storeys) and 7 low-rises (4-6-storeys).
Camellia | 5-Storey Seniors Residential | 132 St & 109 Ave 
One Central | 44-Storey Residential + Retail | 133 St & Central Ave 
City Centre 3 | 10-Storey Office + Retail | 96 Ave & 137A St 
University District | 28 & 37-Storey Residential + Retail | University Dr & 104 Ave 
Linea | 28-Storey Residential | 133A St & 104 Ave 
Legion Veterans Village | 20-Storey Mixed-Use | City Parkway & 106 Ave 
Maverick | 5-Storey Residential | Whalley Blvd & Grosvenor Rd 
King George Hub (Phase B + C) | 29, 34 & 40-Storey Residential + 15-Storey Office + Retail | King George Blvd & Fraser Hwy 
King George Hub (Phase B) Retail Component | King George Blvd & Fraser Hwy 
Parker | 4-Storey Residential | 139 St & 105 Ave 
Georgetown One | 30-Storey Residential + Retail | 102 Ave & Whalley Blvd
The December Issue of the City Centre Monthly Update is now out at SurreyCityCentre.ca. This month’s newsletter includes a round-up of new Development Applications, Council Approvals, and Construction activity over the past month.
New Development Applications
Four new major development applications were submitted within City Centre during the past month of November 2020, bringing the total number of major projects under initial review to 34. This represents approximately 27 HighRises (6 Storeys) and 4 low-rises (6-storeys or less) representing:
- 5,190 Residential Units
- 312,179 Sq.ft. of Office Space
- 164,220 sq.ft. of Retail
A 6-storey residential project at Fraser Hwy and 140 Street known as Fraser Landmark completed in October 2020.
Fraser Landmark at Fraser Hwy & 140 St completed construction in October 2020 
Construction progress at King George Hub (Phase B) 
King George Hub (Phase C) – 34-Storey Rental Apartments 
Linea – 28-Storey Market Residential nearing completion at 133 St & 104 Ave 
City Centre 3 – 10-Storey Office across from Surrey Memorial 
Georgetown One – 30-Storey Residential & Retail at 102 Ave & Whalley Blvd 
One Central – 44-Storey Residential under construction in West Village
UrbanSurrey is transitioning to a monthly newsletter in partnership with the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association. The newsletter will be available on a monthly basis via the SurreyCityCentre.ca website. There you will find information and resources on the continued growth and transformation of Surrey’s new City Centre.
The monthly newsletter will be available under the Development Updates section of the website. A link to October’s newsletter can be found at the link below, providing an overview of current applications, approvals, and construction within City Centre:
Surrey City Centre Monthly Update – October Newsletter
The current projects section of this blog will continue to be updated on a periodic basis.