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Youth-Centred Cultural Events
Participation in cultural events helps youth and children connect with their community, shape their identities and learn about the diverse cultural backgrounds of Surrey... -
Water Consumption
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... -
Vegetative Cover
Trees and plants have important benefits for ecosystems and city operations. By absorbing rainfall, vegetation reduces the need for costly stormwater treatment and flood... -
Vacancy Rates for Commercial and Industrial Space
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... -
Use of Civic Facilities
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... -
Unemployment Rates for Immigrants
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 Planted
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... -
Transition to Post-Secondary
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... -
Transit Accessibility
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.... -
Social Housing
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... -
Skills in Language Interpretation Among City Staff
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... -
Renters in Need
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 Market
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.... -
Public Meetings
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... -
Proximity to Farmers Markets
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... -
Proximity of Homes to Amenities
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,... -
Post-Secondary Enrolment
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 Certification
Post-secondary education includes academic undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs; vocational, career, and technical certificate programs; apprenticeship programs in... -
Number of Pocket Markets
Pocket markets enhance community food security by bringing fresh local produce to urban residents and supporting local farm businesses. Pocket markets are essentially 'mini... -
Place of Work
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...