Culture is an essential tool in understanding the values, shared meanings, and goals of residents within a community. The arts, culture and sports industries are economic...

Events are important to providing residents with opportunities to connect and engage with their community. By providing grants and other in-kind support for community events of...

Children and families with low income have inadequate resources to support their basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation. Children living in poverty are more...

Greenways, pathways, and separated bicycle lanes provide convenient and safe connections throughout the City. As active transportation routes, they complement existing...

Transportation accounts for a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions in the province, with vehicles also contributing to traffic congestion, local air pollution and smog....

Trees provide many benefits for people and wildlife in both urban and suburban settings. Trees filter air pollution and water contaminants, while improving air and water...

Protecting people and property is a priority under Surrey’s Public Safety Strategy, and is important for ensuring a high quality of life for people who live and work in the...

The Residential Break and Enter Rate is considered to be a representative indicator for the relative safety of the community as property crime generally accounts for roughly two...

The Business Break and Enter Rate is considered to be a representative indicator for the relative safety of the community as property crime generally accounts for roughly two...

The move to digital platforms for service delivery and program registration presents an opportunity for efficiency and a measure of access for the community. The growing use of...

Recreation, sports, and arts programs are vital to development of children and youth and to building healthy communities. Programs allow people of all ages to learn new skills,...

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...

People are homeless when they do not have housing or rely on couch-surfing with family and friends. Homelessness happens for many reasons, including challenges with physical...

The Cultural Grants program supports the development of local arts and heritage organizations, and aims to stimulate new programs and activities that will make Surrey a cultural...

Integrated Stormwater Management Plans (ISMPs) take an ecosystem-based approach to rainwater management. These plans are an essential part of a city's growth management strategy...

Individuals with low income have inadequate resources for basic needs, maintaining a healthy standard of living, and enabling a sense of security and full participation in...

Healthy and nutritious food choices must be available for people to maintain a balanced diet. "Health Check", a not-for-profit food information program run by the Heart and...

Graffiti refers to images and lettering painted, scratched, or marked on property, that is inscribed without the property owner's permission. Graffiti is sometimes used to...

Community infrastructure is the system of facilities that offer opportunities for education, employment, recreation and social inclusion. These physical assets, along with the...

Farming is a key contributor to the economic base of the community. Farming in Surrey provides income to farm businesses, generates significant economic activity, and provides...