Many Surrey residents are from other countries and have diverse customs, traditions, and beliefs. Events that celebrate this rich diversity promote cultural understanding and...

Cultural activities are recognized as an important way for individuals to contribute to their communities. Culture is an essential tool in understanding the values, shared...

Cultural activities are recognized as an important way for individuals to contribute to their communities. Culture is an essential tool in understanding the values, shared...

Criminal code offences include violent crimes (e.g. robbery, assault) and property crimes (e.g. theft, shoplifting, arson) and others (e.g. causing a disturbance). Criminal code...

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (C.P.T.E.D.) is a set of strategies that can pro-actively deter crime. It emphasises the use of design features to decrease the...

Waste from construction, demolition, and renovation makes up a significant portion of the municipality's waste stream. More than half of wastes generated by construction and...

Property taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for the city and fund many services and programs essential for residents and businesses. The proportions of the...

Public art is any work of art or design that is created specifically for a public space. Public art pieces are components of a community's identity and unique character. They...

Civic beautification involves the creation and maintenance of landscaping, gardening, and public art features by the City and its residents. It contributes to liveability,...

Buildings account for a significant proportion of energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in a community. Green building certification systems set voluntary standards for...

Green buildings use energy, water and other resources more efficiently, reduce waste and pollution, and protect occupant health. Green building certification systems set...

Driving a vehicle consumes more fuel and emits more greenhouse gases than other modes of transportation such as taking transit, biking, and walking. There is a clear link...

Home ownership offers many advantages. It provides some financial security in the form of capital appreciation when housing prices increase. Owning a home can be a stable way of...

The age of buildings is an approximate estimate of building quality. While older developments facilitate mixed uses and are important pieces of local history, they also tend to...

Surrey's seniors have a number of important roles to play in our city and the City aims to ensure seniors are supported to be active and engaged in their community and...

Safe mobility is about reducing the risk of harm on our streets for all road users. Improving road infrastructure, such as installing bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and...

The Rate of Domestic Violence Incidents is a representative indicator of the incidence or prevalence of domestic violence in Surrey. It is a count of the number of police files...

Cycling and walking are important modes of transportation for maintaining health, reducing our environmental impact, and creating a vibrant community. Ensuring our streets are...

Whether it is an earthquake, flood, power outage or other emergency, residents and businesses should be prepared for unexpected events and disasters. Creating an emergency kit,...

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...