Participation in cultural events helps youth and children connect with their community, shape their identities and learn about the diverse cultural backgrounds of Surrey...

Fresh, clean water is a valuable resource and needs to be used wisely and efficiently. Minimizing water use helps to ensure that there is enough for fresh water ecosystems and...

Trees and plants have important benefits for ecosystems and city operations. By absorbing rainfall, vegetation reduces the need for costly stormwater treatment and flood...

The availability of office and industrial space is essential for fostering a dynamic and competitive business environment. The vacancy rate is a measure of market strength that...

The health and development of all aspects of a community is the responsibility of citizens as well as that of government and industry. Community initiatives and organizations...

Immigrants are more likely to be unemployed than Canadian-born residents, even though they are more likely to have post-secondary education. New immigrants face many job market...

Trees provide many benefits. They filter air pollution and water contaminants, improving air and water quality. They prevent soil erosion and create shade for pedestrians and...

Individuals with post-secondary education are more competitive in the job market, have better job opportunities, and have higher earnings than a high school graduate. Although...

An accessible transit system should be designed to be convenient, comfortable, and easy to use for everyone, including the elderly and those with different physical abilities....

Non-market social housing refers to non-profit and co-operative housing models where rents are subsidized for individuals and families with low incomes. Households are generally...

Surrey's population is richly diverse. Seventy-three languages are spoken by residents, as either their mother tongue or the language spoken most often at home. A considerable...

The main reason for homelessness in Canada is poverty. Many individuals and households may have part-time or full-time employment but do not make enough to afford adequate and...

Rental housing is important for building diverse communities. It provides affordable housing to lower income households as well as for people at different stages of life....

The health and development of all aspects of a community is the responsibility of citizens as well as that of government and industry. Citizens involvement in municipal...

Farmers markets enhance community food security by giving farmers direct access to customers, and enabling residents to buy fresh, local produce. It also provides residents the...

Everyone needs access to services and amenities, such as schools, health centres and grocery stores. Having services and amenities located nearby encourages residents to walk,...

Individuals with post-secondary education are more competitive in the job market, have better job opportunities, and have higher earnings than a high school graduate. The number...

Post-secondary education includes academic undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs; vocational, career, and technical certificate programs; apprenticeship programs in...

Pocket markets enhance community food security by bringing fresh local produce to urban residents and supporting local farm businesses. Pocket markets are essentially 'mini...

Compact and complete communities provide opportunities for residents to work close to home. Local jobs can make walking, cycling and taking transit to work more attractive...