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The Baird Blackstone, Surrey's Newest Housing Project in Guildford
September 2, 2021 – The Baird Blackstone Building has officially opened its doors in Guildford, thanks to a partnership between the Province, City of Surrey and the Lookout Housing and Health Society. This new supportive housing building offers 61 air-conditioned studio apartment units to people experiencing, or at-risk of, homelessness in the community.
The Nest, Surrey's Newest Housing Project in Newton
August 3, 2021 – Mayor McCallum visits The Nest, Surrey’s newly opened 40-unit modular housing project in Newton. Located at 13620 80 Avenue, each unit provides residents with a private washroom and kitchen. The building also includes a lounge and dining areas, health-care space and a commercial kitchen.
Past Issues
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August 2021
- The Nest, Surrey's Newest Housing Project in Newton - August 3, 2021
July 2021
- The Nest, Surrey's Newest Housing Project - July 29, 2021
June 2021
- Slow Streets Residential Speed Limit Reduction Pilot Program - June 24, 2021
May 2021
- Building All Future Civic Facilities to Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold - May 31
- Surrey's COVID-19 Neighbourhood Clinics a Huge Success - May 25
- Site Preparation Begins for New Newton Community Centre - May 4
April 2021
- Construction Keeps Surrey’s Economy Moving Forward - April 15
- Peterson Place Provides Safe and Secure Housing - April 8
March 2021
- Surrey's Tree Protection Bylaws - March 23
- Recycling Contamination Campaign - March 8
- Anti-cyberbullying - March 1
February 2021
- Running Every Street in Surrey - February 17
- Clayton Community Centre Receives Heritage Grant
- Surrey Youth Lifting the Spirits of Seniors on Valentine's Day – February 14
- Black History Month Interview with John Craighead – February 10
- West Village Energy Centre – February 3
January 2021
- Campbell Heights Business Park – January 28
- Engineering Department Accelerating Projects – January 28
- Newton's Studio 73 Sees Success Shifting Business Online – January 20
- Strong Economic Confidence in Surrey – January 11