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Surrey is the 2nd largest City in BC and 12th largest in Canada – population 475,000 Within 2 years Surrey to reach 500,00 Ranks ahead (in population) top 35 Cities in USA ahead of Miami, Mesa & Sacramento

Surrey’s 6 TownCentre’s : 

Surrey’s 6 TownCentre’s City Centre/Whalley Fleetwood Guildford Newton Cloverdale South Surrey

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Surrey is the fastest growing City in BC averaging 1000 new residences per month As of 2006, 64% of the population ranges between 18 and 64. Surrey has the 3rd highest proportion of child population in Metro Vancouver

Educational Institutions : 

Educational Institutions Largest Public School District in BC 100 Public Elementary Schools 21 Public Secondary Schools 70 Thousand students 2 Universities Simon Fraser University – Surrey Campus Kwantlen Polytechnic University Colleges & Private Universities

Simon Fraser University – Surrey Campus : 

Simon Fraser University – Surrey Campus

Simon Fraser University : 

Simon Fraser University

SFU Podium 2 Expansion $12M : 

SFU Podium 2 Expansion $12M

Simon Fraser UniversityEnrollment of over 5000 and growing : 

Simon Fraser UniversityEnrollment of over 5000 and growing

Diversity : 

Diversity 46% Population is a visible minority 27.5% South Asian 73 different languages are spoken in Surrey Majority of Languages: English; Punjab; Hindi; Tagalog; Mandarin; Korean; Chinese

FACTS : 

FACTS Surrey has approximately 46% of Metro Vancouver’s total vacant industrial land Surrey’s Business Tax Rate is one of the Lowest on the Lower Mainland Surrey was rated in Top 10 Place to buy in Canada – August 8, 2010 Financial Post Within 2-3 years over 10,000 new jobs in Surrey City Centre

Downtown Surrey Strategically Connected : 

Downtown Surrey Strategically Connected

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Two Canada/USA Boarder Crossings Access to two International Airports 4 Skytrain Stations Gateway to Pacific Rim Surrey Fraser Docks LP, largest facility of its kind on the West Coast of North America, moving millions of tons of cargo yearly

Surrey – BC’s Next Great Metro Centre : 

Surrey – BC’s Next Great Metro Centre

Investment Economics : 

Investment Economics The City of Surrey has created an Economic Investment Action Plan offering developers incentives and streamlining approval processes to encourage the build-out of Downtown Surrey Over500 acres of development land available in City Centre Surrey has approximately 46% of Metro Vancouver’s total vacant industrial land

CITY CENTRE INVESTMENT ZONE : 

CITY CENTRE INVESTMENT ZONE Business Development Projects valued greater than $10m No Property taxes for 3 years DCC’s Reduced by 30% Deferred DCC Payments Building Permit Fees Reduced by 50% Density-Bonus Waived High density residential projects valued greater than $25m Deferred DCC Payments Building Permit Fees Reduced by 50% Density-Bonus Waived

Central City : 

Central City

Central City is an award winning world class development located at the centre of the fastest growing city in BC : 

Central City is an award winning world class development located at the centre of the fastest growing city in BC A mixed use development combining 640,000 SF of superior retail, a 300,000 SF Simon Fraser University Campus and 550,000 SF of fully leased Class A office space and is anchored by Best Buy, Future Shop, Winners, Shoppers Drug Mart, Urban Behavior, The Brick, T & T Supermarket, Zellers and BC’s first Bed Bath & Beyond. There is currently 40,000 SF of space available for strong national and regional tenants Units range in size from 1,000 to 12,000 SF.

Central City and SFU – A unique combination! : 

Central City and SFU – A unique combination!

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Master Plan/ Urban Link between Surrey Civic Centre and Central City

City Centre Library $36M : 

City Centre Library $36M

City Centre Library : 

City Centre Library

Surrey’s City Hall 180,000 sq ft $90M : 

Surrey’s City Hall 180,000 sq ft $90M

Surrey’s City Hall Plaza : 

Surrey’s City Hall Plaza

Park Place at Central City – Concord Pacific $1B : 

Park Place at Central City – Concord Pacific $1B

Performing Arts Centre (in Planning) $120M : 

Performing Arts Centre (in Planning) $120M

Ultra – Weststone Project $1B (build-out) : 

Ultra – Weststone Project $1B (build-out)

Quattro- Tien Sher Group of Companies $700M (build-out) : 

Quattro- Tien Sher Group of Companies $700M (build-out)

RCMP E Division Headquarters $966M : 

RCMP E Division Headquarters $966M

RCMP E Division Headquarters : 

RCMP E Division Headquarters

Gateway Business Park – GE Capital Investments (future investment) : 

Gateway Business Park – GE Capital Investments (future investment)

Surrey Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre $240M : 

Surrey Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre $240M

Surrey Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre : 

Surrey Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre

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Surrey Memorial Hospital Redevelopment & Expansion March 2, 2011

Surrey Memorial Hospital – Emergency Department & Critical Care Centre : 

Surrey Memorial Hospital – Emergency Department & Critical Care Centre The largest capital investment in the history of health care in British Columbia New Emergency Department Better Services for High-Risk Newborns, Children and Their Families More Beds for Patients Recovering from Surgery or Illness Training More Doctors for the Future Rooftop Heli-Pad More Parking

Chuck Bailey Centre – 1.5M Youth Park : 

Chuck Bailey Centre – 1.5M Youth Park

Holland Park in Downtown Surrey : 

Holland Park in Downtown Surrey

Fusion Fest in Holland Park : 

Fusion Fest in Holland Park

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Vision   Downtown Surrey is a vibrant, innovative, creative Metropolitan Centre  Mission Statement  The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association is dedicated to creating a dynamic, safe and sustainable Metro Centre by making our area the best place to work, play, learn and live. Working in partnership with Community, Business, Government, Educational and Cultural Organizations to attract investment and foster growth.

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Economic Development & Land Use Communications & Marketing Safety & Area Enhancement Events Membership Government Relations

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www.surreycitycentre.ca www.downtownsurreybia.com 604.580.2321 Contact: Elizabeth Model elizabeth@downtownsurreybia.com