City of Surrey Overview - Sustainable Futures: A Boot Camp for Long-Range Planners SFU – October 2007 Murray Dinwoodie City Manager

City of Surrey Regional Regional Context Map

Regional Transportation System

Surrey’s Share of Metro Vancouver Population (2006 Census) Surrey contains approximately 18.7% of Metro Vancouver's regional population. (Source: 2006 Census)

Surrey’s Official Community Plan Land Use Designations

Social/Cultural

Source: City of Surrey Planning and Development Department Communities in Surrey CommunityCurrent Estimated Population (Dec. 2006) Whalley91,200 City Centre Component 22,000 Guildford56,450 Fleetwood55,900 Newton112,100 Cloverdale44,420 South Surrey65,930 Surrey Total426,000

Existing Distribution of Population Density in Surrey

Total Population In Surrey (1996 – 2011) Surrey's total population is estimated at 426,000 residents (December 2006). Over 76,770 residents have come to Surrey in the past decade - average annual growth rate of 2.25%. Population growth of up to 60,000 residents is projected in the five years between 2006 and 2011.

Source: 2006 Statistics Canada Census. Surrey’s Age Profile – Percent of Total Population (2006 Census)

Source: 2006 Statistics Canada Census Census Ethnicity Mother Tongue Information will be Available Late 2008 Ethnicity Mother Tongue in Surrey (2001 Census)

Total Number of Units by Housing Type For Surrey (1996 – 2011) 144,277 residential units in the City (December 2006). An estimated 24,770 units will be added in the next five years. From 2006 to 2011, percentage of multifamily units will increase from 24% to 35% of stock.

Units by Type as a Percent of Total Units in Surrey (2006) The majority of units in Surrey are Single Family followed by Townhouse and Apartments.

Source: City of Surrey Planning and Development Department (December 2006). Units by Type as a Percent of Total Units in Surrey (2006) Based on Surrey's current estimated population, the overall average persons per unit (ppu) is 3.0. Throughout Surrey, average household size varies considerably. For example, in 2006, average household size in Newton is 3.28 compared to 2.59 in South Surrey. Since 1996, average household size has remained fairly constant citywide at approximately 3.0 ppu. Overall average projected household size is expected to remain constant at approximately 3.0 ppu. CommunityAverage Household Size (Dec. 2006) Whalley3.00 City Centre Component 2.35 Guildford2.96 Fleetwood3.36 Newton3.28 Cloverdale2.96 South Surrey2.59 Surrey Total3.00

Existing and Projected Housing Starts Added Each Year (1996 – 2011) In ,893 units were built - approximately 14,000 new residents. Housing starts will peak over the next two years and moderately thereafter. (Impacted by June 2007 DCC increase deadline.) Increase in the proportion of multi-family units due to the number of new units under application in the City Centre. The estimated 4,950 units per year over the next 5 years.

Total Population In Surrey (1996 – 2011) With 23,000 units in the application process there is potential for increase in Surrey's annual population growth rate in 2007/2008. In 2006 approximately 36.4% of growth in the Metro Vancouver took place in Surrey.

NCP areas formally suburban are being developed as complete communities. Surrey’s Neighbourhood Community Plans

Existing Residential Development Within NCP Areas By December 2006, approximately 49% (16,180 dwelling units) of the capacity in approved NCPs had been constructed, issued a building permit or received development approval. About 22% or 7,430 dwelling units were proceeding through the development review process. The remaining plan capacity at the end of 2006 was estimated at approximately 9,380 dwelling units.

Existing Residential Development Within the City Centre –The City Centre (approximately 32,700 units). Approximately 6,290 units could be constructed by 2011 with a remaining capacity projected at approximately 17,014 dwelling units.

Additional Residential Capacity Additional Residential Capacity includes: –Grandview Heights Neighbourhood #2 (approximately4,200 units). –An update of the Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan will be completed in late 2007 or early Approximately 900 dwelling units could be constructed by 2011 with a remaining capacity projected at approximately 1,490 dwelling units; –There are applications for higher density development in the Guildford Town Centre area; and –Approximately 890 units could be added annually through development in infill areas; and Predict sufficient capacity for a minimum of 10 to 11 years of residential growth within NCPs (53%), the City Centre and Town Centres (29%), and infill areas (18%).

Environmental

Surrey contains approximately 4,100 hectares of Park Land and Natural Areas. Park Land and Natural Areas in Surrey

Rivers and Streams in Surrey

Approximately 29% of Surrey’s land base is in the ALR. Total Area of Surrey is approximately 31,836 hectares. Total area of ALR in Surrey is approximately 9,280 hectares. The Agricultural Land Reserve in Surrey

Elevation of land in Surrey ranges from sea level to approximately 138 metres or 453 ft above sea level. Surrey Elevation Contours

Surrey’s Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Economic

Total Surrey Employment by Type Employment in Surrey (December 2006) estimated at 145,172 jobs. The estimated resident work force in Surrey is 215,000. The current job to workforce ratio for the City is estimated at 0.68, which is a slight improvement over 2005.

Source: 2006 Statistics Canada Census Census Average Household Income Information will be Available Late 2008 Surrey’s Average Household Income (2001 Census)

OCP Commercial Land Uses Surrey’s OCP Commercial Designated Land supports a significant portion of employment. Approximately 48,000 or 33% of Surrey’s total employment base.

Surrey’s OCP and NCP Industrial Areas Surrey’s OCP and NCP Industrial Land support the largest portion of employment. Approximately 58,120 or 40% of Surrey’s total employment base. The remaining employment base (approx. 39,400 or 27%) is located within the ALR and Urban areas.

Summary of Surrey Industrial Land Inventory Surrey contains approximately 7,480 acres of Industrial- Designated land. Approximately 2,876 acres of OCP Industrial Designated Land is used for industrial purposes. Approximately 1,724 acres of OCP Industrial Designated Land is used for non-industrial purposes.

Vacant Industrial- Designated Land There is approximately 429 acres of OCP Industrial Designated Land that is not developable due to Riparian Protection, Planned for Non- Industrial Uses, and Located on a Severe Slope The remaining available vacant OCP Industrial Designated land in Surrey is approximately 1,255 acres that is either; –Serviced or Open Green Space, –Market Ready, –Medium-Term, or –Long-Term

Out of 7,480 acres of Surrey’s Industrial-Designated land, 1,255 acres is vacant that includes the following; –open green space, (266 acres), –market ready (lands that could be ready within one year and may require a DP or BP to proceed to the development stage)(205 acres), –medium-term (lands may or may not be presently serviced -- but are expected to be serviced within the next 10 years under Surrey’s capital services plan)(310 acres), –long-term (lands that are not likely to be serviced within the next 10 years)(474 acres). Surrey’s Industrial Land Inventory:

Existing Distribution of Employment Density in Surrey There are approximately 145,172 jobs in Surrey. The vast majority (approx. 73%) are located within the the OCP Industrial, Commercial, City Centre, other Town Centre Land Use Designation area. The remaining employment is throughout Surrey’s OCP Agriculture and Urban/Suburban areas.

Surrey’s property tax revenues are approximately 69% residential and 31% business. The following is a comparison of the property tax revenue base of other larger GVRD cities: –Richmond=50% residential & 50% business –Burnaby=48% residential & 52% business. Property tax base of other large Western Canadian cities such as Calgary, Regina, Edmonton is approximately 50% residential and 50% business. Target for Surrey is 60% residential and 40% business Maintain current mill rate ratio Will create a sustainable financial position Current Assessment Balance:

Trends in Commercial and Industrial Construction Value In 2006 permits were issued for approximately $255 million dollars in industrial and commercial building construction value - approximately 3.2 million square feet of new business floor area.

Workplace of Surrey Residents The pie chart shows commuting flows between GVRD cities/Municipalities for employed persons. The chart first identifies the place of residence, followed by the place of work. Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census Census Place of Work Information Available in 2008.

TransLink Bus Routes in Surrey Over 660 kilometres of bus routes run throughout Surrey. TransLink bus routes at AM/PM peak times services areas that include the City Centre, Newton, Guildford, Cloverdale and Semiahmoo Town Centres Statistics Canada Census and TransLink

Throughout Surrey road network, there is over 288 kilometres of dedicated bike lane access. Bike Routes in Surrey

Concentration of Surrey Residents Who Use the Car During Their Commute The majority of Surrey residents use the car during their commute Statistics Canada Census Census Mode of Transport Information Available in 2008.

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