Semiahmoo Town Centre

Welcome!

Welcome to the Virtual Public Information Meeting (PIM) website for City of Surrey Development Application #19-0285. First Capital, the owner of Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, is proposing a mixed-use development on the northern portion of the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre site. The Semiahmoo Shopping Centre will continue to be operational and will not be redeveloped as part of the current application.

Project Team

Developer: First Capital
Architect: Formosis Architecture
Landscape Architect: P+A Landscape Architecture
Civil Engineer / Planning Consultant / Survey: Aplin Martin

Development Application Details

A Rezoning, Subdivision, and Development Permit application has been submitted by the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre owner, First Capital, to the City of Surrey, for a mixed-use development on the northern portion of the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre site.

First Capital is proposing to develop 3 mid to high-rise residential buildings ranging in heights from 12 to 24 storeys, with ground floor commercial uses, potential community amenity space, and a public park to be dedicated to the City.

Virtual Public Information Meeting (PIM)

We are hosting 2 live events via Zoom video conference, in which members of the project team and City staff will present the project and take your questions and feedback. The virtual PIM dates are:

Tuesday, February 23 (10am – 11am) https://zoom.us/j/93689976806
Thursday, February 25 (5pm – 6pm) https://zoom.us/j/92844120345

Please click the links above at either of these times to participate in the live presentation. There is no need for a webcam or mic as participants may type questions to a moderator, which will then be answered live by the project team.

If you do not have any questions, but would like to provide a comment, you may do so through the comment box section on this page below.

Please note: The Zoom video conference will be accessible at the links above during the above times only. There is a 500 person limit per meeting. If you are unable to attend either of the two events, please contact Aplin Martin at openhouse@aplinmartin.com for further information. An additional event may be coordinated should there be sufficient interest.

Presentation Boards

Please view the full presentation boards below, which provide information on the proposed development in more detail. We recommend reviewing the boards prior to attending one of the Virtual PIM events, however an overview and presentation of the board’s content will also be provided at each live event.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Happening?
What is being Proposed?
The current application is Phase 1 of a long-range master plan for the Semihamoo Shopping Centre site. The Phase 1 component includes:
- 3 mid to high-rise residential buildings (12, 21 & 24-Storeys) with ground floor commercial uses, and potential community amenity space.
- An interim public park to be dedicated to the City (to be expanded in size with future phases)
Will the existing mall be redeveloped?

The existing Semiahmoo Shopping Centre is to remain in place and will not be redeveloped as part of the current application. In the future, the mall is anticipated to be redeveloped in accordance with the long-range vision for the site, and Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan. This would be subject to separate future development applications. Under the current application, portions of the mall parking lot will be reconfigured to allow for the construction of new public roads and the Phase 1 park.
What is the expected timeline for completion?

The current ‘Phase 1’ development application is targeted to appear before Surrey City Council for preliminary approval (3^rd Reading) before the end of 2021, with final approval expected in 2022.

The timeline for construction is undetermined at this time.

The timeline for redevelopment of the remaining portion of the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre site in accordance with the long-range vision for the site is currently undetermined, but is expected to be built-out over a number of decades.
How many units are proposed?
- Tower 1 (12 Storeys) – 195 Units
- Tower 2 (24 Storeys) – 241 Units
- Tower 3 (21 Storeys) – 187 Units
- Total: 623 Units
How much commercial space is proposed?
- Tower 1 – 9,000 SF
- Tower 2 – 10,750 SF
- Tower 3 – 10,000 SF
- Total: 29,750 SF

Your Feedback

Thank you for taking the time to review the project information. As an integral part of the public consultation process, we welcome and encourage your comments, questions and feedback via email to openhouse@aplinmartin.com

Thanks also to everyone who shared their thoughts, comments and questions regarding the proposed application. Your insights have been shared with the City of Surrey in the Public Information Meeting summary, which will be used to inform the application’s next steps.