willoughby (langley, bc) commercial development

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Willowbrook-WilloughbyCommercial Study

Presentation to CouncilMay 25, 2009

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Purpose

Background

Key Findings

Recommendations

Presentation Outline

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To highlight the findings and recommendations of a study on current and future commercial needs in the Willowbrook/Willoughby area

Purpose of the Presentation

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OCP, CPs, NPsExternal Changes

White Rock and South SurreyCloverdale and East ClaytonGEB and connection to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Internal ChangesSustainability Charter - Economic Objectives:

to focus on compact urban form and mixed use neighbourhoodsto manage growth consistent with overall community needsto make communities pedestrian and bicycle oriented

OCP Amendment – High Density ResidentialWilloughby Neighbourhood Plans

Background

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Study Timeframe: 2008 – 2031

Study Area – three levelsSubregional: Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Corridor: Willowbrook-Willoughby

Local: Willoughby

Study FocusRetail and Service Commercial

Office

Background

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Major Retail and Service Commercial1.2 - 1.6 million square feet of additional space

Local Oriented Retail and Service Commercial840,000 square feet of additional retail and service space

Regional Oriented Office1.4 - 1.6 million square feet of additional office space

Local Oriented Office300,000 square feet of additional local office space

Key Findings

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Plan for two major (sub-regional oriented) retail and service locations

Willowbrook – Regional Town Centre

Carvolth

Recommendations

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Plan a network of local oriented commercial areas in Willoughby

3 primary nodes

1. Willoughby Town Centre - 80 Avenue and 208 Street

2. Gordon/Smith - 72 Avenue and 208 Street

3. Jericho – 80 Avenue and 200 Street

up to ten neighbourhood convenience locations

Recommendations

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Recommendations

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Phase commercial development based on a primary trade area population of about 8,000 to 10,000 to support a supermarket anchoring a range of other businesses

1. Willoughby Town Centre Phase 1

2. Gordon/Smith

3. Willoughby Town Centre Phase 2

4. Jericho

Recommendations

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Encourage future regional oriented office demand to locate in Willowbrook to reinforce the Regional Town Centre as a primary office location in Langley

Recommendations

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Promote Carvolth and other nearby sites along 200 Street as a Regional Centre to accommodate office users that require a high quality business park location

Recommendations

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End of Presentation