4 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 1 In November 2008, Santa was on hand to help us announce our commitment to donate $250,000 to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, in support of their Emergency Centre Campaign. As a result of this donation, the Emergency Room Triage and Registration area will be named after Guildford Town Centre! We are excited to say that we are very close to fulfilling this commitment and by the end of this year, we will have achieved our goal thanks to the generosity of our customers. Guildford customers support this commitment through programs such as Photos with Santa, Heart of the Holidays fundraiser, stroller rentals and gift wrapping services. On February 19, 2013, Sarah Kocaba, SMHF’s Director, Corporate & Community Giving, was on hand to help us top up our test tube donation monitor to record the $217,000 in donations already raised. Surrey Memorial Hospital, the second largest in BC, opened in 1959 and today serves a diverse cultural population of more than 600,000. It has the busiest ER in the province. Visit smhfoundation.com for more on the Foundation. the Guildford Story Guildford Town Centre Community Newsletter FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013 over $217,000 raised The Youth Event Series (Y.E.S.) started up in Fall 2010 when Guildford Town Centre entered a partnership with the City of Surrey to put together a calendar of events which entailed youth creating events for youth. This series has provided youth with opportunities to share information about their organizations and gain event planning skills. Already, the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) has presented “What Makes You Smile?”, and Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) recently planned and hosted “Battle of the Plants”, teaching people about invasive plants in Surrey. More events scheduled for Y.E.S. in 2013 are: • April 4 – Surrey Libraries Teen Advisory Group (TAG) presents Career Café, an opportunity to explore career opportunities by connecting with professionals and gaining job search tips. • May 1 – City of Surrey Youth Services host a Youth Week kickoff. • June 6 – Youth Arts Council of Surrey (YACOS) presents Fashion Runways. Other groups currently active in the Y.E.S. series include the Surrey Leadership Youth Council (SLYC) and Surrey Youth Council (SYC). Y.E.S. the Guildford Story is published quarterly by Guildford Town Centre. We would love to hear from you. How are we doing? Do you have any questions, or comments for us? Would you like to suggest an article or are you holding on to a bit of Guildford nostalgia you would like to share? Talk to us at Facebook.com/GuildfordTownCentre or Twitter.com/ShopGTC or call us at (604) 585-1565. Shop with Us: 104th Avenue and 152nd St., Surrey, BC Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10am – 6pm Wednesday - Friday 10am – 9pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 6pm Holiday Hours: Good Friday, March 29 10 am – 6pm Easter Sunday, March 31 10 am – 6pm Easter Monday, April 1 10 am – 6pm Guildford Town Centre Community Newsletter (604) 585-1565 • GuildfordTownCentre.com GuildfordTownCentre • @ShopGTC Visit our website and facebook pages for contest and event updates. FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013 what’s inside construction update ........... 2 community ........................ 3 contest & events ................ 4 It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford Town Centre and the surrounding community. It’s not everyday you have the opportunity to be a part of history and the future at the same time. As the shopping centre is being transformed into the largest regional shopping centre this side of the Fraser River, the modern changes are hard to miss. Elegant new tile completely changes the face of the centre and in the summer, this will be complemented by soft seating. Our spectacular living walls are already hard at work creating a calming atmosphere – and a cleaner one at that! What’s beautiful about the new master design for the shopping centre is it reflects what we’re all about on the West Coast – an environmentally conscious attitude with an organic edge, celebrating a rich heritage and optimistic of a bright future. The redevelopment is a fresh start for the centre, and with the elimination of smoking on the property and the planting of 600 new trees, Guildford Town Centre is setting an example and leading the way for a sustainable future based on healthy living. While we may be changing, our retailers still offer a full shopping experience and there is more to come. Plus, it’s easier to get around and you’ll find plenty of parking and easy access to the new parkade off of 150 Street. Words cannot express it. There’s only one way to fully enjoy all these wonderful changes, now and in the future, and that's to simply come out and see us. rich history. bright future. Be a part of it. rich history. bright future.
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4 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 1
In November 2008, Santa was on hand to help us announce our commitment to donate $250,000 to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, in support of their Emergency Centre Campaign.As a result of this donation, the Emergency Room Triage and Registration area will be named after Guildford Town Centre!We are excited to say that we are very close to fulfilling this commitment and by the end of this year, we will have achieved our goal thanks to the generosity of our customers.Guildford customers support this commitment through programs such as Photos with Santa, Heart of the Holidays fundraiser, stroller rentals and gift wrapping services.On February 19, 2013, Sarah Kocaba, SMHF’s Director, Corporate & Community Giving, was on hand to help us top up our test tube donation monitor to record the $217,000 in donations already raised.Surrey Memorial Hospital, the second largest in BC, opened in 1959 and today serves a diverse cultural population of more than 600,000. It has the busiest ER in the province. Visit smhfoundation.com for more on the Foundation.
the Guildford Story Guildford Town Centre Community Newsletter FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013
over $21 7,000 raisedThe Youth Event Series (Y.E.S.) started up in Fall 2010 when Guildford Town Centre entered a partnership with the City of Surrey to put together a calendar of events which entailed youth creating events for youth.
This series has provided youth with opportunities to share information about their organizations and gain event planning skills.
Already, the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) has presented “What Makes You Smile?”, and Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) recently planned and hosted “Battle of the Plants”, teaching people about invasive plants in Surrey.
More events scheduled for Y.E.S. in 2013 are:
• April 4 – Surrey Libraries Teen Advisory Group (TAG) presents Career Café, an opportunity to explore career opportunities by connecting with professionals and gaining job search tips.
Visit our website and facebook pages for contest and event updates.
FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013
what’s insideconstruction update ........... 2
community ........................ 3
contest & events ................ 4
It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford Town Centre and the surrounding community. It’s not everyday you have the opportunity to be a part of history and the future at the same time.
As the shopping centre is being transformed into the largest regional shopping centre this side of the Fraser River, the modern changes are hard to miss. Elegant new tile completely changes the face of the centre and in the summer, this will be complemented by soft seating. Our spectacular living walls are already hard at work creating a calming atmosphere – and a cleaner one at that!
What’s beautiful about the new master design for the shopping centre is it reflects what we’re all about on the West Coast – an environmentally conscious attitude with an organic edge, celebrating a rich heritage and
optimistic of a bright future.
The redevelopment is a fresh start for the centre, and with the elimination of smoking on the property and the planting of 600 new trees, Guildford Town Centre is setting an example and leading the way for a sustainable future based on healthy living.
While we may be changing, our retailers still offer a full shopping experience and there is more to come. Plus, it’s easier to get around and you’ll find plenty of parking and easy access to the new parkade off of 150 Street.
Words cannot express it. There’s only one way to fully enjoy all these wonderful changes, now and in the future, and that's to simply come out and see us.rich history. bright future. Be a part of it.
It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford optimistic of a bright future.
rich history. bright future.
4 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 1
In November 2008, Santa was on hand to help us announce our commitment to donate $250,000 to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, in support of their Emergency Centre Campaign.As a result of this donation, the Emergency Room Triage and Registration area will be named after Guildford Town Centre!We are excited to say that we are very close to fulfilling this commitment and by the end of this year, we will have achieved our goal thanks to the generosity of our customers.Guildford customers support this commitment through programs such as Photos with Santa, Heart of the Holidays fundraiser, stroller rentals and gift wrapping services.On February 19, 2013, Sarah Kocaba, SMHF’s Director, Corporate & Community Giving, was on hand to help us top up our test tube donation monitor to record the $217,000 in donations already raised.Surrey Memorial Hospital, the second largest in BC, opened in 1959 and today serves a diverse cultural population of more than 600,000. It has the busiest ER in the province. Visit smhfoundation.com for more on the Foundation.
the Guildford Story Guildford Town Centre Community Newsletter FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013
over $21 7,000 raisedThe Youth Event Series (Y.E.S.) started up in Fall 2010 when Guildford Town Centre entered a partnership with the City of Surrey to put together a calendar of events which entailed youth creating events for youth.
This series has provided youth with opportunities to share information about their organizations and gain event planning skills.
Already, the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) has presented “What Makes You Smile?”, and Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) recently planned and hosted “Battle of the Plants”, teaching people about invasive plants in Surrey.
More events scheduled for Y.E.S. in 2013 are:
• April 4 – Surrey Libraries Teen Advisory Group (TAG) presents Career Café, an opportunity to explore career opportunities by connecting with professionals and gaining job search tips.
Visit our website, Facebook and Twitter pages for contest and event updates.
FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013
what’s insideconstruction update ........... 2
community ........................ 3
contest & events ................ 4
It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford Town Centre and the surrounding community. It’s not everyday you have the opportunity to be a part of history and the future at the same time.
As the shopping centre is being transformed into the largest regional shopping centre this side of the Fraser River, the modern changes are hard to miss. Elegant new tile completely changes the face of the centre and in the summer, this will be complemented by soft seating. Our spectacular living walls are already hard at work creating a calming atmosphere – and a cleaner one at that!
What’s beautiful about the new master design for the shopping centre is it reflects what we’re all about on the West Coast – an environmentally conscious attitude with an organic edge, celebrating a rich heritage and
optimistic of a bright future.
The redevelopment is a fresh start for the centre, and with the elimination of smoking on the property and the planting of 600 new trees, Guildford Town Centre is setting an example and leading the way for a sustainable future based on healthy living.
While we may be changing, our retailers still offer a full shopping experience and there is more to come. Plus, it’s easier to get around and you’ll find plenty of parking and easy access to the new parkade off of 150 Street.
Words cannot express it. There’s only one way to fully enjoy all these wonderful changes, now and in the future, and that's to simply come out and see us.rich history. bright future. Be a part of it.
It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford optimistic of a bright future.
rich history. bright future.
2 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 3
Guildford Town Centre General Manager, Peggy White, said the goal throughout the massive redevelopment for the centre was to maintain familiarity and convenience, and draw their rich history, bright future into one spectacular design. It’s the reason for the West Coast influences, the brilliant and natural lighting, living walls and more stores. It’s what the new Guildford is quickly transforming into, and it is an exciting future indeed.Peggy said the project hit one million construction man hours as of January 9, and March 3 marked 1,000 days since the project began on June 7, 2010.“Our retailers have been very patient with us,” she said. “And our customers have been terrific and very helpful throughout the process through their commentsand suggestions. We want to know where the challenges are and how to makethings better.”Construction for the $280 million redevelopment will be complete by September 2014, but it’s hard to miss the exciting master design that is starting to take shape. Beautiful new tiling throughout, grand pillars, spectacular green space – it’s clear that 2013 will be an exciting year for Guildford Town Centre and the community.“Our first and most significant opening will be on August 28, 2013,” said Peggy White. “We’re opening Phase 2, or the expansion of the centre, and it’s the first part of many to come. We’re building 200,000 sq. ft of retail and we’re looking at around 75 new stores. Pretty much everybody you want to see south of the Fraser River will be here,” she said.She pointed out how a project of this size doesn’t come without its challenges,and how teamwork plays a huge role in its success. She credits the multiple teams who have to come together daily to achieve smooth, safe operations, and ahousekeeping team that removes every speck of construction dust by the time the doors open each day.“My favourite part is to see how cohesive the whole team is; it’s really unbelievable how everybody looks out for one another. That’s the most heartwarming thing,”she said.Currently, the centre attracts 10,000,000 shoppers annually and once constructionis complete, the new Guildford Town Centre is expected to double that.
community initiatives
message from the Guildford team
construction update
The average family of four uses an estimated 1,000 plastic bags a year.These bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down in our landfills.What are we doing to help? We’re glad you asked.
Q: When did Guildford Town Centre begin collection of plastic bags?
A: Our program began in Spring 2009 as part of an eco-friendly promotion and has become a great success.
Q: Do you know how many bags have been collected?
A: Yes! Thanks to our customers, in 2012 we recycled 24,000 pounds of plastic bags, or more than 2.4 million bags.
Q: What happens to the bags after collection?
A: These bags are converted into plastic pellets, which are then used to make plastic lumber for decks, park benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles.
FAQ
’s
It’s sustainable green art and design at its finest, and a breath of fresh air, literally.Living walls have come to Guildford Town Centre and the plant-based designs are as beneficial as they aremagnificent. Currently, the shopping centre has oneinstallation complete, which is composed of two panelscovering a total of 1,400 sq. ft., with 59 species and 10,000 plants. “We take something that’s not very visuallyappealing to start with, like a concrete wall, and transformit into something beautiful,” said Patrick Poiraud, DesignConsultant and Principal of Green Over Grey - Living Walls & Design Inc. This style of beautiful is created from locally grown plants and Canadian product.Green Over Grey started up in France, which is where this style of landscaping originates, and relocated to BC in 2008. They’re currently working on projects from Victoria to Quebec. In 2010 they installed the Semiahmoo Library exterior living wall on 152 Ave in South Surrey.Poiraud said Guildford’s interior living walls were inspired by abstract tree forms, in keeping with the City of Surreybeing the City of Parks. The exterior living walls, whichwill be completed this summer, will have an entirely
different design.“It’s a really exciting project; a total transformation,” he said of the exterior project which will feature more than 8,000 square feet of locally grown Canadian plant spe-cies, and recycled materials. The highly visual installation will see two oversized living wall panels installed directly above 104 Avenue on the overpass that connects the twosections of the super regional shopping centre.“The outside installation is going to be a huge wall. We don’t have anything like that anywhere and there’s so much traffic under it. Anyone can enjoy it,” Poiraud said.Not only is the design visually stunning, living walls are also insulating, lending coolness in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. They have been known to have a calming effect and they save energy.
Interior Living Walls• It took more than 10,000 individual plants to create our interior living walls.
• 59 unique plant species were used, all locally grown or Canadian.
• These plants are a constant source of oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and other indoor pollutants.
• Our indoor living walls are among the most biologically diverse in North America.
• Living wall plants thrive in a hydroponic, soil-free environment.
• Waterproof eco-panels and fabric the plants grow in are 100 per cent recycled materials.
• Energy efficient lighting in front of the living walls is better than fluorescent and LED in output.
fun factsWe’re still under construction, but like opening a beautiful gift withmultiple layers of tissue, we have now begun to enjoy the fruits of our labour.We can now see some of the enhanced details and architectural visualsincorporated into the master plan of Guildford Town Centre’s $280 million redevelopment and expansion.
Coming this year…• Look forward to the opening of our 200,000 sq. ft. expansion, including a spectacular new food court and 75 new stores.• You can already enjoy the installation of new tiles, entrances, lighting and towering columns with a West Coast influence.• In operation are two new entrances on the upper and lower level of our new parkade.• A calming water feature tucked in between our amazing living walls at centre court will soon be unveiled.• Exterior living walls on the 104 overpass will be planted and completed by this summer.• At Centre Court, a new glass-enclosed elevator with a two-storey water wall, surrounded by a reflecting pool will be in operation soon.• A newly resurfaced parking lot will enhance accessibility and have a park-like appearance, with more than 600 oxygen-producing trees being planted.• As part of the City of Surrey’s Master Plan, they are widening roadways in the area, which will ease access in and out of the centre.• More interactive directories with the right technology to help you get around will be complemented by new signage in the centre.• Soon, you will enjoy relaxing soft seating throughout the centre.
STAY TUNED. Because this is a phased redevelopment, the completionof various highlights and services will be staggered, so you can expectmany positive changes over the next several months. The opening of theexpansion also means there will be movement amongst our existing retailers into the new area, as well as new retailers coming on board.
When construction work is completed at the end of 2014, the centre’s retailspace will have increased from 980,000 to 1.2 million sq. ft., which earns Guildford Town Centre the title of the largest regional shopping centre south of the Fraser River. Visit our Presentation Centre, or for a virtual tour of our brightfuture visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on the redevelopment tab.
Moms and dads with their babies can enjoy our beautiful new interior everyWednesday at 9:30am when the Shop ‘n Stroll workout program turnsbaby strollers into portable fitness machines. Classes are free and combine power walking and body sculpting exercises with song and play. For details,visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on Community, Group Programs.
living, breathing… at Guildford
General Manager, Peggy White, in the driver’s seat surrounded by her team.
Guildford Town Centre General Manager, Peggy White, said the goal throughout the massive redevelopment for the centre was to maintain familiarity and convenience, and draw their rich history, bright future into one spectacular design. It’s the reason for the West Coast influences, the brilliant and natural lighting, living walls and more stores. It’s what the new Guildford is quickly transforming into, and it is an exciting future indeed.Peggy said the project hit one million construction man hours as of January 9, and March 3 marked 1,000 days since the project began on June 7, 2010.“Our retailers have been very patient with us,” she said. “And our customers have been terrific and very helpful throughout the process through their commentsand suggestions. We want to know where the challenges are and how to makethings better.”Construction for the $280 million redevelopment will be complete by September 2014, but it’s hard to miss the exciting master design that is starting to take shape. Beautiful new tiling throughout, grand pillars, spectacular green space – it’s clear that 2013 will be an exciting year for Guildford Town Centre and the community.“Our first and most significant opening will be on August 28, 2013,” said Peggy White. “We’re opening Phase 2, or the expansion of the centre, and it’s the first part of many to come. We’re building 200,000 sq. ft of retail and we’re looking at around 75 new stores. Pretty much everybody you want to see south of the Fraser River will be here,” she said.She pointed out how a project of this size doesn’t come without its challenges,and how teamwork plays a huge role in its success. She credits the multiple teams who have to come together daily to achieve smooth, safe operations, and ahousekeeping team that removes every speck of construction dust by the time the doors open each day.“My favourite part is to see how cohesive the whole team is; it’s really unbelievable how everybody looks out for one another. That’s the most heartwarming thing,”she said.Currently, the centre attracts 10,000,000 shoppers annually and once constructionis complete, the new Guildford Town Centre is expected to double that.
community initiatives
message from the Guildford team
construction update
The average family of four uses an estimated 1,000 plastic bags a year.These bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down in our landfills.What are we doing to help? We’re glad you asked.
Q: When did Guildford Town Centre begin collection of plastic bags?
A: Our program began in Spring 2009 as part of an eco-friendly promotion and has become a great success.
Q: Do you know how many bags have been collected?
A: Yes! Thanks to our customers, in 2012 we recycled 24,000 pounds of plastic bags, or more than 2.4 million bags.
Q: What happens to the bags after collection?
A: These bags are converted into plastic pellets, which are then used to make plastic lumber for decks, park benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles.
FAQ
’s
It’s sustainable green art and design at its finest, and a breath of fresh air, literally.Living walls have come to Guildford Town Centre and the plant-based designs are as beneficial as they aremagnificent. Currently, the shopping centre has oneinstallation complete, which is composed of two panelscovering a total of 1,400 sq. ft., with 59 species and 10,000 plants. “We take something that’s not very visuallyappealing to start with, like a concrete wall, and transformit into something beautiful,” said Patrick Poiraud, DesignConsultant and Principal of Green Over Grey - Living Walls & Design Inc. This style of beautiful is created from locally grown plants and Canadian product.Green Over Grey started up in France, which is where this style of landscaping originates, and relocated to BC in 2008. They’re currently working on projects from Victoria to Quebec. In 2010 they installed the Semiahmoo Library exterior living wall on 152 Ave in South Surrey.Poiraud said Guildford’s interior living walls were inspired by abstract tree forms, in keeping with the City of Surreybeing the City of Parks. The exterior living walls, whichwill be completed this summer, will have an entirely
different design.“It’s a really exciting project; a total transformation,” he said of the exterior project which will feature more than 8,000 square feet of locally grown Canadian plant spe-cies, and recycled materials. The highly visual installation will see two oversized living wall panels installed directly above 104 Avenue on the overpass that connects the twosections of the super regional shopping centre.“The outside installation is going to be a huge wall. We don’t have anything like that anywhere and there’s so much traffic under it. Anyone can enjoy it,” Poiraud said.Not only is the design visually stunning, living walls are also insulating, lending coolness in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. They have been known to have a calming effect and they save energy.
Interior Living Walls• It took more than 10,000 individual plants to create our interior living walls.
• 59 unique plant species were used, all locally grown or Canadian.
• These plants are a constant source of oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and other indoor pollutants.
• Our indoor living walls are among the most biologically diverse in North America.
• Living wall plants thrive in a hydroponic, soil-free environment.
• Waterproof eco-panels and fabric the plants grow in are 100 per cent recycled materials.
• Energy efficient lighting in front of the living walls is better than fluorescent and LED in output.
fun factsWe’re still under construction, but like opening a beautiful gift withmultiple layers of tissue, we have now begun to enjoy the fruits of our labour.We can now see some of the enhanced details and architectural visualsincorporated into the master plan of Guildford Town Centre’s $280 million redevelopment and expansion.
Coming this year…• Look forward to the opening of our 200,000 sq. ft. expansion, including a spectacular new food court and 75 new stores.• You can already enjoy the installation of new tiles, entrances, lighting and towering columns with a West Coast influence.• In operation are two new entrances on the upper and lower level of our new parkade.• A calming water feature tucked in between our amazing living walls at centre court will soon be unveiled.• Exterior living walls on the 104 overpass will be planted and completed by this summer.• At Centre Court, a new glass-enclosed elevator with a two-storey water wall, surrounded by a reflecting pool will be in operation soon.• A newly resurfaced parking lot will enhance accessibility and have a park-like appearance, with more than 600 oxygen-producing trees being planted.• As part of the City of Surrey’s Master Plan, they are widening roadways in the area, which will ease access in and out of the centre.• More interactive directories with the right technology to help you get around will be complemented by new signage in the centre.• Soon, you will enjoy relaxing soft seating throughout the centre.
STAY TUNED. Because this is a phased redevelopment, the completionof various highlights and services will be staggered, so you can expectmany positive changes over the next several months. The opening of theexpansion also means there will be movement amongst our existing retailers into the new area, as well as new retailers coming on board.
When construction work is completed at the end of 2014, the centre’s retailspace will have increased from 980,000 to 1.2 million sq. ft., which earns Guildford Town Centre the title of the largest regional shopping centre south of the Fraser River. Visit our Presentation Centre, or for a virtual tour of our brightfuture visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on the redevelopment tab.
Moms and dads with their babies can enjoy our beautiful new interior everyWednesday at 9:30am when the Shop ‘n Stroll workout program turnsbaby strollers into portable fitness machines. Classes are free and combine power walking and body sculpting exercises with song and play. For details,visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on Community, Group Programs.
living, breathing… at Guildford
General Manager, Peggy White, in the driver’s seat surrounded by her team.
2 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 3
Guildford Town Centre General Manager, Peggy White, said the goal throughout the massive redevelopment for the centre was to maintain familiarity and convenience, and draw their rich history, bright future into one spectacular design. It’s the reason for the West Coast influences, the brilliant and natural lighting, living walls and more stores. It’s what the new Guildford is quickly transforming into, and it is an exciting future indeed.Peggy said the project hit one million construction man hours as of January 9, and March 3 marked 1,000 days since the project began on June 7, 2010.“Our retailers have been very patient with us,” she said. “And our customers have been terrific and very helpful throughout the process through their commentsand suggestions. We want to know where the challenges are and how to makethings better.”Construction for the $280 million redevelopment will be complete by September 2014, but it’s hard to miss the exciting master design that is starting to take shape. Beautiful new tiling throughout, grand pillars, spectacular green space – it’s clear that 2013 will be an exciting year for Guildford Town Centre and the community.“Our first and most significant opening will be on August 28, 2013,” said Peggy White. “We’re opening Phase 2, or the expansion of the centre, and it’s the first part of many to come. We’re building 200,000 sq. ft of retail and we’re looking at around 75 new stores. Pretty much everybody you want to see south of the Fraser River will be here,” she said.She pointed out how a project of this size doesn’t come without its challenges,and how teamwork plays a huge role in its success. She credits the multiple teams who have to come together daily to achieve smooth, safe operations, and ahousekeeping team that removes every speck of construction dust by the time the doors open each day.“My favourite part is to see how cohesive the whole team is; it’s really unbelievable how everybody looks out for one another. That’s the most heartwarming thing,”she said.Currently, the centre attracts 10,000,000 shoppers annually and once constructionis complete, the new Guildford Town Centre is expected to double that.
community initiatives
message from the Guildford team
construction update
The average family of four uses an estimated 1,000 plastic bags a year.These bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down in our landfills.What are we doing to help? We’re glad you asked.
Q: When did Guildford Town Centre begin collection of plastic bags?
A: Our program began in Spring 2009 as part of an eco-friendly promotion and has become a great success.
Q: Do you know how many bags have been collected?
A: Yes! Thanks to our customers, in 2012 we recycled 24,000 pounds of plastic bags, or more than 2.4 million bags.
Q: What happens to the bags after collection?
A: These bags are converted into plastic pellets, which are then used to make plastic lumber for decks, park benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles.
FAQ
’s
It’s sustainable green art and design at its finest, and a breath of fresh air, literally.Living walls have come to Guildford Town Centre and the plant-based designs are as beneficial as they aremagnificent. Currently, the shopping centre has oneinstallation complete, which is composed of two panelscovering a total of 1,400 sq. ft., with 59 species and 10,000 plants. “We take something that’s not very visuallyappealing to start with, like a concrete wall, and transformit into something beautiful,” said Patrick Poiraud, DesignConsultant and Principal of Green Over Grey - Living Walls & Design Inc. This style of beautiful is created from locally grown plants and Canadian product.Green Over Grey started up in France, which is where this style of landscaping originates, and relocated to BC in 2008. They’re currently working on projects from Victoria to Quebec. In 2010 they installed the Semiahmoo Library exterior living wall on 152 Ave in South Surrey.Poiraud said Guildford’s interior living walls were inspired by abstract tree forms, in keeping with the City of Surreybeing the City of Parks. The exterior living walls, whichwill be completed this summer, will have an entirely
different design.“It’s a really exciting project; a total transformation,” he said of the exterior project which will feature more than 8,000 square feet of locally grown Canadian plant spe-cies, and recycled materials. The highly visual installation will see two oversized living wall panels installed directly above 104 Avenue on the overpass that connects the twosections of the super regional shopping centre.“The outside installation is going to be a huge wall. We don’t have anything like that anywhere and there’s so much traffic under it. Anyone can enjoy it,” Poiraud said.Not only is the design visually stunning, living walls are also insulating, lending coolness in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. They have been known to have a calming effect and they save energy.
Interior Living Walls• It took more than 10,000 individual plants to create our interior living walls.
• 59 unique plant species were used, all locally grown or Canadian.
• These plants are a constant source of oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and other indoor pollutants.
• Our indoor living walls are among the most biologically diverse in North America.
• Living wall plants thrive in a hydroponic, soil-free environment.
• Waterproof eco-panels and fabric the plants grow in are 100 per cent recycled materials.
• Energy efficient lighting in front of the living walls is better than fluorescent and LED in output.
fun factsWe’re still under construction, but like opening a beautiful gift withmultiple layers of tissue, we have now begun to enjoy the fruits of our labour.We can now see some of the enhanced details and architectural visualsincorporated into the master plan of Guildford Town Centre’s $280 million redevelopment and expansion.
Coming this year…• Look forward to the opening of our 200,000 sq. ft. expansion, including a spectacular new food court and 75 new stores.• You can already enjoy the installation of new tiles, entrances, lighting and towering columns with a West Coast influence.• In operation are two new entrances on the upper and lower level of our new parkade.• A calming water feature tucked in between our amazing living walls at centre court will soon be unveiled.• Exterior living walls on the 104 overpass will be planted and completed by this summer.• At Centre Court, a new glass-enclosed elevator with a two-storey water wall, surrounded by a reflecting pool will be in operation soon.• A newly resurfaced parking lot will enhance accessibility and have a park-like appearance, with more than 600 oxygen-producing trees being planted.• As part of the City of Surrey’s Master Plan, they are widening roadways in the area, which will ease access in and out of the centre.• More interactive directories with the right technology to help you get around will be complemented by new signage in the centre.• Soon, you will enjoy relaxing soft seating throughout the centre.
STAY TUNED. Because this is a phased redevelopment, the completionof various highlights and services will be staggered, so you can expectmany positive changes over the next several months. The opening of theexpansion also means there will be movement amongst our existing retailers into the new area, as well as new retailers coming on board.
When construction work is completed at the end of 2014, the centre’s retailspace will have increased from 980,000 to 1.2 million sq. ft., which earns Guildford Town Centre the title of the largest regional shopping centre south of the Fraser River. Visit our Presentation Centre, or for a virtual tour of our brightfuture visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on the redevelopment tab.
Moms and dads with their babies can enjoy our beautiful new interior everyWednesday at 9:30am when the Shop ‘n Stroll workout program turnsbaby strollers into portable fitness machines. Classes are free and combine power walking and body sculpting exercises with song and play. For details,visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on Community, Group Programs.
living, breathing… at Guildford
General Manager, Peggy White, in the driver’s seat surrounded by her team.
Guildford Town Centre General Manager, Peggy White, said the goal throughout the massive redevelopment for the centre was to maintain familiarity and convenience, and draw their rich history, bright future into one spectacular design. It’s the reason for the West Coast influences, the brilliant and natural lighting, living walls and more stores. It’s what the new Guildford is quickly transforming into, and it is an exciting future indeed.Peggy said the project hit one million construction man hours as of January 9, and March 3 marked 1,000 days since the project began on June 7, 2010.“Our retailers have been very patient with us,” she said. “And our customers have been terrific and very helpful throughout the process through their commentsand suggestions. We want to know where the challenges are and how to makethings better.”Construction for the $280 million redevelopment will be complete by September 2014, but it’s hard to miss the exciting master design that is starting to take shape. Beautiful new tiling throughout, grand pillars, spectacular green space – it’s clear that 2013 will be an exciting year for Guildford Town Centre and the community.“Our first and most significant opening will be on August 28, 2013,” said Peggy White. “We’re opening Phase 2, or the expansion of the centre, and it’s the first part of many to come. We’re building 200,000 sq. ft of retail and we’re looking at around 75 new stores. Pretty much everybody you want to see south of the Fraser River will be here,” she said.She pointed out how a project of this size doesn’t come without its challenges,and how teamwork plays a huge role in its success. She credits the multiple teams who have to come together daily to achieve smooth, safe operations, and ahousekeeping team that removes every speck of construction dust by the time the doors open each day.“My favourite part is to see how cohesive the whole team is; it’s really unbelievable how everybody looks out for one another. That’s the most heartwarming thing,”she said.Currently, the centre attracts 10,000,000 shoppers annually and once constructionis complete, the new Guildford Town Centre is expected to double that.
community initiatives
message from the Guildford team
construction update
The average family of four uses an estimated 1,000 plastic bags a year.These bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down in our landfills.What are we doing to help? We’re glad you asked.
Q: When did Guildford Town Centre begin collection of plastic bags?
A: Our program began in Spring 2009 as part of an eco-friendly promotion and has become a great success.
Q: Do you know how many bags have been collected?
A: Yes! Thanks to our customers, in 2012 we recycled 24,000 pounds of plastic bags, or more than 2.4 million bags.
Q: What happens to the bags after collection?
A: These bags are converted into plastic pellets, which are then used to make plastic lumber for decks, park benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles.
FAQ
’s
It’s sustainable green art and design at its finest, and a breath of fresh air, literally.Living walls have come to Guildford Town Centre and the plant-based designs are as beneficial as they aremagnificent. Currently, the shopping centre has oneinstallation complete, which is composed of two panelscovering a total of 1,400 sq. ft., with 59 species and 10,000 plants. “We take something that’s not very visuallyappealing to start with, like a concrete wall, and transformit into something beautiful,” said Patrick Poiraud, DesignConsultant and Principal of Green Over Grey - Living Walls & Design Inc. This style of beautiful is created from locally grown plants and Canadian product.Green Over Grey started up in France, which is where this style of landscaping originates, and relocated to BC in 2008. They’re currently working on projects from Victoria to Quebec. In 2010 they installed the Semiahmoo Library exterior living wall on 152 Ave in South Surrey.Poiraud said Guildford’s interior living walls were inspired by abstract tree forms, in keeping with the City of Surreybeing the City of Parks. The exterior living walls, whichwill be completed this summer, will have an entirely
different design.“It’s a really exciting project; a total transformation,” he said of the exterior project which will feature more than 8,000 square feet of locally grown Canadian plant spe-cies, and recycled materials. The highly visual installation will see two oversized living wall panels installed directly above 104 Avenue on the overpass that connects the twosections of the super regional shopping centre.“The outside installation is going to be a huge wall. We don’t have anything like that anywhere and there’s so much traffic under it. Anyone can enjoy it,” Poiraud said.Not only is the design visually stunning, living walls are also insulating, lending coolness in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. They have been known to have a calming effect and they save energy.
Interior Living Walls• It took more than 10,000 individual plants to create our interior living walls.
• 59 unique plant species were used, all locally grown or Canadian.
• These plants are a constant source of oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and other indoor pollutants.
• Our indoor living walls are among the most biologically diverse in North America.
• Living wall plants thrive in a hydroponic, soil-free environment.
• Waterproof eco-panels and fabric the plants grow in are 100 per cent recycled materials.
• Energy efficient lighting in front of the living walls is better than fluorescent and LED in output.
fun factsWe’re still under construction, but like opening a beautiful gift withmultiple layers of tissue, we have now begun to enjoy the fruits of our labour.We can now see some of the enhanced details and architectural visualsincorporated into the master plan of Guildford Town Centre’s $280 million redevelopment and expansion.
Coming this year…• Look forward to the opening of our 200,000 sq. ft. expansion, including a spectacular new food court and 75 new stores.• You can already enjoy the installation of new tiles, entrances, lighting and towering columns with a West Coast influence.• In operation are two new entrances on the upper and lower level of our new parkade.• A calming water feature tucked in between our amazing living walls at centre court will soon be unveiled.• Exterior living walls on the 104 overpass will be planted and completed by this summer.• At Centre Court, a new glass-enclosed elevator with a two-storey water wall, surrounded by a reflecting pool will be in operation soon.• A newly resurfaced parking lot will enhance accessibility and have a park-like appearance, with more than 600 oxygen-producing trees being planted.• As part of the City of Surrey’s Master Plan, they are widening roadways in the area, which will ease access in and out of the centre.• More interactive directories with the right technology to help you get around will be complemented by new signage in the centre.• Soon, you will enjoy relaxing soft seating throughout the centre.
STAY TUNED. Because this is a phased redevelopment, the completionof various highlights and services will be staggered, so you can expectmany positive changes over the next several months. The opening of theexpansion also means there will be movement amongst our existing retailers into the new area, as well as new retailers coming on board.
When construction work is completed at the end of 2014, the centre’s retailspace will have increased from 980,000 to 1.2 million sq. ft., which earns Guildford Town Centre the title of the largest regional shopping centre south of the Fraser River. Visit our Presentation Centre, or for a virtual tour of our brightfuture visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on the redevelopment tab.
Moms and dads with their babies can enjoy our beautiful new interior everyWednesday at 9:30am when the Shop ‘n Stroll workout program turnsbaby strollers into portable fitness machines. Classes are free and combine power walking and body sculpting exercises with song and play. For details,visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on Community, Group Programs.
living, breathing… at Guildford
General Manager, Peggy White, in the driver’s seat surrounded by her team.
2 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 3
Guildford Town Centre General Manager, Peggy White, said the goal throughout the massive redevelopment for the centre was to maintain familiarity and convenience, and draw their rich history, bright future into one spectacular design. It’s the reason for the West Coast influences, the brilliant and natural lighting, living walls and more stores. It’s what the new Guildford is quickly transforming into, and it is an exciting future indeed.Peggy said the project hit one million construction man hours as of January 9, and March 3 marked 1,000 days since the project began on June 7, 2010.“Our retailers have been very patient with us,” she said. “And our customers have been terrific and very helpful throughout the process through their commentsand suggestions. We want to know where the challenges are and how to makethings better.”Construction for the $280 million redevelopment will be complete by September 2014, but it’s hard to miss the exciting master design that is starting to take shape. Beautiful new tiling throughout, grand pillars, spectacular green space – it’s clear that 2013 will be an exciting year for Guildford Town Centre and the community.“Our first and most significant opening will be on August 28, 2013,” said Peggy White. “We’re opening Phase 2, or the expansion of the centre, and it’s the first part of many to come. We’re building 200,000 sq. ft of retail and we’re looking at around 75 new stores. Pretty much everybody you want to see south of the Fraser River will be here,” she said.She pointed out how a project of this size doesn’t come without its challenges,and how teamwork plays a huge role in its success. She credits the multiple teams who have to come together daily to achieve smooth, safe operations, and ahousekeeping team that removes every speck of construction dust by the time the doors open each day.“My favourite part is to see how cohesive the whole team is; it’s really unbelievable how everybody looks out for one another. That’s the most heartwarming thing,”she said.Currently, the centre attracts 10,000,000 shoppers annually and once constructionis complete, the new Guildford Town Centre is expected to double that.
community initiatives
message from the Guildford team
construction update
The average family of four uses an estimated 1,000 plastic bags a year.These bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down in our landfills.What are we doing to help? We’re glad you asked.
Q: When did Guildford Town Centre begin collection of plastic bags?
A: Our program began in Spring 2009 as part of an eco-friendly promotion and has become a great success.
Q: Do you know how many bags have been collected?
A: Yes! Thanks to our customers, in 2012 we recycled 24,000 pounds of plastic bags, or more than 2.4 million bags.
Q: What happens to the bags after collection?
A: These bags are converted into plastic pellets, which are then used to make plastic lumber for decks, park benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles.
FAQ
’s
It’s sustainable green art and design at its finest, and a breath of fresh air, literally.Living walls have come to Guildford Town Centre and the plant-based designs are as beneficial as they aremagnificent. Currently, the shopping centre has oneinstallation complete, which is composed of two panelscovering a total of 1,400 sq. ft., with 59 species and 10,000 plants. “We take something that’s not very visuallyappealing to start with, like a concrete wall, and transformit into something beautiful,” said Patrick Poiraud, DesignConsultant and Principal of Green Over Grey - Living Walls & Design Inc. This style of beautiful is created from locally grown plants and Canadian product.Green Over Grey started up in France, which is where this style of landscaping originates, and relocated to BC in 2008. They’re currently working on projects from Victoria to Quebec. In 2010 they installed the Semiahmoo Library exterior living wall on 152 Ave in South Surrey.Poiraud said Guildford’s interior living walls were inspired by abstract tree forms, in keeping with the City of Surreybeing the City of Parks. The exterior living walls, whichwill be completed this summer, will have an entirely
different design.“It’s a really exciting project; a total transformation,” he said of the exterior project which will feature more than 8,000 square feet of locally grown Canadian plant spe-cies, and recycled materials. The highly visual installation will see two oversized living wall panels installed directly above 104 Avenue on the overpass that connects the twosections of the super regional shopping centre.“The outside installation is going to be a huge wall. We don’t have anything like that anywhere and there’s so much traffic under it. Anyone can enjoy it,” Poiraud said.Not only is the design visually stunning, living walls are also insulating, lending coolness in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. They have been known to have a calming effect and they save energy.
Interior Living Walls• It took more than 10,000 individual plants to create our interior living walls.
• 59 unique plant species were used, all locally grown or Canadian.
• These plants are a constant source of oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and other indoor pollutants.
• Our indoor living walls are among the most biologically diverse in North America.
• Living wall plants thrive in a hydroponic, soil-free environment.
• Waterproof eco-panels and fabric the plants grow in are 100 per cent recycled materials.
• Energy efficient lighting in front of the living walls is better than fluorescent and LED in output.
fun factsWe’re still under construction, but like opening a beautiful gift withmultiple layers of tissue, we have now begun to enjoy the fruits of our labour.We can now see some of the enhanced details and architectural visualsincorporated into the master plan of Guildford Town Centre’s $280 million redevelopment and expansion.
Coming this year…• Look forward to the opening of our 200,000 sq. ft. expansion, including a spectacular new food court and 75 new stores.• You can already enjoy the installation of new tiles, entrances, lighting and towering columns with a West Coast influence.• In operation are two new entrances on the upper and lower level of our new parkade.• A calming water feature tucked in between our amazing living walls at centre court will soon be unveiled.• Exterior living walls on the 104 overpass will be planted and completed by this summer.• At Centre Court, a new glass-enclosed elevator with a two-storey water wall, surrounded by a reflecting pool will be in operation soon.• A newly resurfaced parking lot will enhance accessibility and have a park-like appearance, with more than 600 oxygen-producing trees being planted.• As part of the City of Surrey’s Master Plan, they are widening roadways in the area, which will ease access in and out of the centre.• More interactive directories with the right technology to help you get around will be complemented by new signage in the centre.• Soon, you will enjoy relaxing soft seating throughout the centre.
STAY TUNED. Because this is a phased redevelopment, the completionof various highlights and services will be staggered, so you can expectmany positive changes over the next several months. The opening of theexpansion also means there will be movement amongst our existing retailers into the new area, as well as new retailers coming on board.
When construction work is completed at the end of 2014, the centre’s retailspace will have increased from 980,000 to 1.2 million sq. ft., which earns Guildford Town Centre the title of the largest regional shopping centre south of the Fraser River. Visit our Presentation Centre, or for a virtual tour of our brightfuture visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on the redevelopment tab.
Moms and dads with their babies can enjoy our beautiful new interior everyWednesday at 9:30am when the Shop ‘n Stroll workout program turnsbaby strollers into portable fitness machines. Classes are free and combine power walking and body sculpting exercises with song and play. For details,visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on Community, Group Programs.
living, breathing… at Guildford
General Manager, Peggy White, in the driver’s seat surrounded by her team.
Guildford Town Centre General Manager, Peggy White, said the goal throughout the massive redevelopment for the centre was to maintain familiarity and convenience, and draw their rich history, bright future into one spectacular design. It’s the reason for the West Coast influences, the brilliant and natural lighting, living walls and more stores. It’s what the new Guildford is quickly transforming into, and it is an exciting future indeed.Peggy said the project hit one million construction man hours as of January 9, and March 3 marked 1,000 days since the project began on June 7, 2010.“Our retailers have been very patient with us,” she said. “And our customers have been terrific and very helpful throughout the process through their commentsand suggestions. We want to know where the challenges are and how to makethings better.”Construction for the $280 million redevelopment will be complete by September 2014, but it’s hard to miss the exciting master design that is starting to take shape. Beautiful new tiling throughout, grand pillars, spectacular green space – it’s clear that 2013 will be an exciting year for Guildford Town Centre and the community.“Our first and most significant opening will be on August 28, 2013,” said Peggy White. “We’re opening Phase 2, or the expansion of the centre, and it’s the first part of many to come. We’re building 200,000 sq. ft of retail and we’re looking at around 75 new stores. Pretty much everybody you want to see south of the Fraser River will be here,” she said.She pointed out how a project of this size doesn’t come without its challenges,and how teamwork plays a huge role in its success. She credits the multiple teams who have to come together daily to achieve smooth, safe operations, and ahousekeeping team that removes every speck of construction dust by the time the doors open each day.“My favourite part is to see how cohesive the whole team is; it’s really unbelievable how everybody looks out for one another. That’s the most heartwarming thing,”she said.Currently, the centre attracts 10,000,000 shoppers annually and once constructionis complete, the new Guildford Town Centre is expected to double that.
community initiatives
message from the Guildford team
construction update
The average family of four uses an estimated 1,000 plastic bags a year.These bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down in our landfills.What are we doing to help? We’re glad you asked.
Q: When did Guildford Town Centre begin collection of plastic bags?
A: Our program began in Spring 2009 as part of an eco-friendly promotion and has become a great success.
Q: Do you know how many bags have been collected?
A: Yes! Thanks to our customers, in 2012 we recycled 24,000 pounds of plastic bags, or more than 2.4 million bags.
Q: What happens to the bags after collection?
A: These bags are converted into plastic pellets, which are then used to make plastic lumber for decks, park benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles.
FAQ
’s
It’s sustainable green art and design at its finest, and a breath of fresh air, literally.Living walls have come to Guildford Town Centre and the plant-based designs are as beneficial as they aremagnificent. Currently, the shopping centre has oneinstallation complete, which is composed of two panelscovering a total of 1,400 sq. ft., with 59 species and 10,000 plants. “We take something that’s not very visuallyappealing to start with, like a concrete wall, and transformit into something beautiful,” said Patrick Poiraud, DesignConsultant and Principal of Green Over Grey - Living Walls & Design Inc. This style of beautiful is created from locally grown plants and Canadian product.Green Over Grey started up in France, which is where this style of landscaping originates, and relocated to BC in 2008. They’re currently working on projects from Victoria to Quebec. In 2010 they installed the Semiahmoo Library exterior living wall on 152 Ave in South Surrey.Poiraud said Guildford’s interior living walls were inspired by abstract tree forms, in keeping with the City of Surreybeing the City of Parks. The exterior living walls, whichwill be completed this summer, will have an entirely
different design.“It’s a really exciting project; a total transformation,” he said of the exterior project which will feature more than 8,000 square feet of locally grown Canadian plant spe-cies, and recycled materials. The highly visual installation will see two oversized living wall panels installed directly above 104 Avenue on the overpass that connects the twosections of the super regional shopping centre.“The outside installation is going to be a huge wall. We don’t have anything like that anywhere and there’s so much traffic under it. Anyone can enjoy it,” Poiraud said.Not only is the design visually stunning, living walls are also insulating, lending coolness in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. They have been known to have a calming effect and they save energy.
Interior Living Walls• It took more than 10,000 individual plants to create our interior living walls.
• 59 unique plant species were used, all locally grown or Canadian.
• These plants are a constant source of oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and other indoor pollutants.
• Our indoor living walls are among the most biologically diverse in North America.
• Living wall plants thrive in a hydroponic, soil-free environment.
• Waterproof eco-panels and fabric the plants grow in are 100 per cent recycled materials.
• Energy efficient lighting in front of the living walls is better than fluorescent and LED in output.
fun factsWe’re still under construction, but like opening a beautiful gift withmultiple layers of tissue, we have now begun to enjoy the fruits of our labour.We can now see some of the enhanced details and architectural visualsincorporated into the master plan of Guildford Town Centre’s $280 million redevelopment and expansion.
Coming this year…• Look forward to the opening of our 200,000 sq. ft. expansion, including a spectacular new food court and 75 new stores.• You can already enjoy the installation of new tiles, entrances, lighting and towering columns with a West Coast influence.• In operation are two new entrances on the upper and lower level of our new parkade.• A calming water feature tucked in between our amazing living walls at centre court will soon be unveiled.• Exterior living walls on the 104 overpass will be planted and completed by this summer.• At Centre Court, a new glass-enclosed elevator with a two-storey water wall, surrounded by a reflecting pool will be in operation soon.• A newly resurfaced parking lot will enhance accessibility and have a park-like appearance, with more than 600 oxygen-producing trees being planted.• As part of the City of Surrey’s Master Plan, they are widening roadways in the area, which will ease access in and out of the centre.• More interactive directories with the right technology to help you get around will be complemented by new signage in the centre.• Soon, you will enjoy relaxing soft seating throughout the centre.
STAY TUNED. Because this is a phased redevelopment, the completionof various highlights and services will be staggered, so you can expectmany positive changes over the next several months. The opening of theexpansion also means there will be movement amongst our existing retailers into the new area, as well as new retailers coming on board.
When construction work is completed at the end of 2014, the centre’s retailspace will have increased from 980,000 to 1.2 million sq. ft., which earns Guildford Town Centre the title of the largest regional shopping centre south of the Fraser River. Visit our Presentation Centre, or for a virtual tour of our brightfuture visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on the redevelopment tab.
Moms and dads with their babies can enjoy our beautiful new interior everyWednesday at 9:30am when the Shop ‘n Stroll workout program turnsbaby strollers into portable fitness machines. Classes are free and combine power walking and body sculpting exercises with song and play. For details,visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on Community, Group Programs.
living, breathing… at Guildford
General Manager, Peggy White, in the driver’s seat surrounded by her team.
2 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 3
Guildford Town Centre General Manager, Peggy White, said the goal throughout the massive redevelopment for the centre was to maintain familiarity and convenience, and draw their rich history, bright future into one spectacular design. It’s the reason for the West Coast influences, the brilliant and natural lighting, living walls and more stores. It’s what the new Guildford is quickly transforming into, and it is an exciting future indeed.Peggy said the project hit one million construction man hours as of January 9, and March 3 marked 1,000 days since the project began on June 7, 2010.“Our retailers have been very patient with us,” she said. “And our customers have been terrific and very helpful throughout the process through their commentsand suggestions. We want to know where the challenges are and how to makethings better.”Construction for the $280 million redevelopment will be complete by September 2014, but it’s hard to miss the exciting master design that is starting to take shape. Beautiful new tiling throughout, grand pillars, spectacular green space – it’s clear that 2013 will be an exciting year for Guildford Town Centre and the community.“Our first and most significant opening will be on August 28, 2013,” said Peggy White. “We’re opening Phase 2, or the expansion of the centre, and it’s the first part of many to come. We’re building 200,000 sq. ft of retail and we’re looking at around 75 new stores. Pretty much everybody you want to see south of the Fraser River will be here,” she said.She pointed out how a project of this size doesn’t come without its challenges,and how teamwork plays a huge role in its success. She credits the multiple teams who have to come together daily to achieve smooth, safe operations, and ahousekeeping team that removes every speck of construction dust by the time the doors open each day.“My favourite part is to see how cohesive the whole team is; it’s really unbelievable how everybody looks out for one another. That’s the most heartwarming thing,”she said.Currently, the centre attracts 10,000,000 shoppers annually and once constructionis complete, the new Guildford Town Centre is expected to double that.
community initiatives
message from the Guildford team
construction update
The average family of four uses an estimated 1,000 plastic bags a year.These bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down in our landfills.What are we doing to help? We’re glad you asked.
Q: When did Guildford Town Centre begin collection of plastic bags?
A: Our program began in Spring 2009 as part of an eco-friendly promotion and has become a great success.
Q: Do you know how many bags have been collected?
A: Yes! Thanks to our customers, in 2012 we recycled 24,000 pounds of plastic bags, or more than 2.4 million bags.
Q: What happens to the bags after collection?
A: These bags are converted into plastic pellets, which are then used to make plastic lumber for decks, park benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles.
FAQ
’s
It’s sustainable green art and design at its finest, and a breath of fresh air, literally.Living walls have come to Guildford Town Centre and the plant-based designs are as beneficial as they aremagnificent. Currently, the shopping centre has oneinstallation complete, which is composed of two panelscovering a total of 1,400 sq. ft., with 59 species and 10,000 plants. “We take something that’s not very visuallyappealing to start with, like a concrete wall, and transformit into something beautiful,” said Patrick Poiraud, DesignConsultant and Principal of Green Over Grey - Living Walls & Design Inc. This style of beautiful is created from locally grown plants and Canadian product.Green Over Grey started up in France, which is where this style of landscaping originates, and relocated to BC in 2008. They’re currently working on projects from Victoria to Quebec. In 2010 they installed the Semiahmoo Library exterior living wall on 152 Ave in South Surrey.Poiraud said Guildford’s interior living walls were inspired by abstract tree forms, in keeping with the City of Surreybeing the City of Parks. The exterior living walls, whichwill be completed this summer, will have an entirely
different design.“It’s a really exciting project; a total transformation,” he said of the exterior project which will feature more than 8,000 square feet of locally grown Canadian plant spe-cies, and recycled materials. The highly visual installation will see two oversized living wall panels installed directly above 104 Avenue on the overpass that connects the twosections of the super regional shopping centre.“The outside installation is going to be a huge wall. We don’t have anything like that anywhere and there’s so much traffic under it. Anyone can enjoy it,” Poiraud said.Not only is the design visually stunning, living walls are also insulating, lending coolness in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. They have been known to have a calming effect and they save energy.
Interior Living Walls• It took more than 10,000 individual plants to create our interior living walls.
• 59 unique plant species were used, all locally grown or Canadian.
• These plants are a constant source of oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and other indoor pollutants.
• Our indoor living walls are among the most biologically diverse in North America.
• Living wall plants thrive in a hydroponic, soil-free environment.
• Waterproof eco-panels and fabric the plants grow in are 100 per cent recycled materials.
• Energy efficient lighting in front of the living walls is better than fluorescent and LED in output.
fun factsWe’re still under construction, but like opening a beautiful gift withmultiple layers of tissue, we have now begun to enjoy the fruits of our labour.We can now see some of the enhanced details and architectural visualsincorporated into the master plan of Guildford Town Centre’s $280 million redevelopment and expansion.
Coming this year…• Look forward to the opening of our 200,000 sq. ft. expansion, including a spectacular new food court and 75 new stores.• You can already enjoy the installation of new tiles, entrances, lighting and towering columns with a West Coast influence.• In operation are two new entrances on the upper and lower level of our new parkade.• A calming water feature tucked in between our amazing living walls at centre court will soon be unveiled.• Exterior living walls on the 104 overpass will be planted and completed by this summer.• At Centre Court, a new glass-enclosed elevator with a two-storey water wall, surrounded by a reflecting pool will be in operation soon.• A newly resurfaced parking lot will enhance accessibility and have a park-like appearance, with more than 600 oxygen-producing trees being planted.• As part of the City of Surrey’s Master Plan, they are widening roadways in the area, which will ease access in and out of the centre.• More interactive directories with the right technology to help you get around will be complemented by new signage in the centre.• Soon, you will enjoy relaxing soft seating throughout the centre.
STAY TUNED. Because this is a phased redevelopment, the completionof various highlights and services will be staggered, so you can expectmany positive changes over the next several months. The opening of theexpansion also means there will be movement amongst our existing retailers into the new area, as well as new retailers coming on board.
When construction work is completed at the end of 2014, the centre’s retailspace will have increased from 980,000 to 1.2 million sq. ft., which earns Guildford Town Centre the title of the largest regional shopping centre south of the Fraser River. Visit our Presentation Centre, or for a virtual tour of our brightfuture visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on the redevelopment tab.
Moms and dads with their babies can enjoy our beautiful new interior everyWednesday at 9:30am when the Shop ‘n Stroll workout program turnsbaby strollers into portable fitness machines. Classes are free and combine power walking and body sculpting exercises with song and play. For details,visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on Community, Group Programs.
living, breathing… at Guildford
General Manager, Peggy White, in the driver’s seat surrounded by her team.
Guildford Town Centre General Manager, Peggy White, said the goal throughout the massive redevelopment for the centre was to maintain familiarity and convenience, and draw their rich history, bright future into one spectacular design. It’s the reason for the West Coast influences, the brilliant and natural lighting, living walls and more stores. It’s what the new Guildford is quickly transforming into, and it is an exciting future indeed.Peggy said the project hit one million construction man hours as of January 9, and March 3 marked 1,000 days since the project began on June 7, 2010.“Our retailers have been very patient with us,” she said. “And our customers have been terrific and very helpful throughout the process through their commentsand suggestions. We want to know where the challenges are and how to makethings better.”Construction for the $280 million redevelopment will be complete by September 2014, but it’s hard to miss the exciting master design that is starting to take shape. Beautiful new tiling throughout, grand pillars, spectacular green space – it’s clear that 2013 will be an exciting year for Guildford Town Centre and the community.“Our first and most significant opening will be on August 28, 2013,” said Peggy White. “We’re opening Phase 2, or the expansion of the centre, and it’s the first part of many to come. We’re building 200,000 sq. ft of retail and we’re looking at around 75 new stores. Pretty much everybody you want to see south of the Fraser River will be here,” she said.She pointed out how a project of this size doesn’t come without its challenges,and how teamwork plays a huge role in its success. She credits the multiple teams who have to come together daily to achieve smooth, safe operations, and ahousekeeping team that removes every speck of construction dust by the time the doors open each day.“My favourite part is to see how cohesive the whole team is; it’s really unbelievable how everybody looks out for one another. That’s the most heartwarming thing,”she said.Currently, the centre attracts 10,000,000 shoppers annually and once constructionis complete, the new Guildford Town Centre is expected to double that.
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The average family of four uses an estimated 1,000 plastic bags a year.These bags can take up to 1,000 years to break down in our landfills.What are we doing to help? We’re glad you asked.
Q: When did Guildford Town Centre begin collection of plastic bags?
A: Our program began in Spring 2009 as part of an eco-friendly promotion and has become a great success.
Q: Do you know how many bags have been collected?
A: Yes! Thanks to our customers, in 2012 we recycled 24,000 pounds of plastic bags, or more than 2.4 million bags.
Q: What happens to the bags after collection?
A: These bags are converted into plastic pellets, which are then used to make plastic lumber for decks, park benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles.
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It’s sustainable green art and design at its finest, and a breath of fresh air, literally.Living walls have come to Guildford Town Centre and the plant-based designs are as beneficial as they aremagnificent. Currently, the shopping centre has oneinstallation complete, which is composed of two panelscovering a total of 1,400 sq. ft., with 59 species and 10,000 plants. “We take something that’s not very visuallyappealing to start with, like a concrete wall, and transformit into something beautiful,” said Patrick Poiraud, DesignConsultant and Principal of Green Over Grey - Living Walls & Design Inc. This style of beautiful is created from locally grown plants and Canadian product.Green Over Grey started up in France, which is where this style of landscaping originates, and relocated to BC in 2008. They’re currently working on projects from Victoria to Quebec. In 2010 they installed the Semiahmoo Library exterior living wall on 152 Ave in South Surrey.Poiraud said Guildford’s interior living walls were inspired by abstract tree forms, in keeping with the City of Surreybeing the City of Parks. The exterior living walls, whichwill be completed this summer, will have an entirely
different design.“It’s a really exciting project; a total transformation,” he said of the exterior project which will feature more than 8,000 square feet of locally grown Canadian plant spe-cies, and recycled materials. The highly visual installation will see two oversized living wall panels installed directly above 104 Avenue on the overpass that connects the twosections of the super regional shopping centre.“The outside installation is going to be a huge wall. We don’t have anything like that anywhere and there’s so much traffic under it. Anyone can enjoy it,” Poiraud said.Not only is the design visually stunning, living walls are also insulating, lending coolness in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. They have been known to have a calming effect and they save energy.
Interior Living Walls• It took more than 10,000 individual plants to create our interior living walls.
• 59 unique plant species were used, all locally grown or Canadian.
• These plants are a constant source of oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and other indoor pollutants.
• Our indoor living walls are among the most biologically diverse in North America.
• Living wall plants thrive in a hydroponic, soil-free environment.
• Waterproof eco-panels and fabric the plants grow in are 100 per cent recycled materials.
• Energy efficient lighting in front of the living walls is better than fluorescent and LED in output.
fun factsWe’re still under construction, but like opening a beautiful gift withmultiple layers of tissue, we have now begun to enjoy the fruits of our labour.We can now see some of the enhanced details and architectural visualsincorporated into the master plan of Guildford Town Centre’s $280 million redevelopment and expansion.
Coming this year…• Look forward to the opening of our 200,000 sq. ft. expansion, including a spectacular new food court and 75 new stores.• You can already enjoy the installation of new tiles, entrances, lighting and towering columns with a West Coast influence.• In operation are two new entrances on the upper and lower level of our new parkade.• A calming water feature tucked in between our amazing living walls at centre court will soon be unveiled.• Exterior living walls on the 104 overpass will be planted and completed by this summer.• At Centre Court, a new glass-enclosed elevator with a two-storey water wall, surrounded by a reflecting pool will be in operation soon.• A newly resurfaced parking lot will enhance accessibility and have a park-like appearance, with more than 600 oxygen-producing trees being planted.• As part of the City of Surrey’s Master Plan, they are widening roadways in the area, which will ease access in and out of the centre.• More interactive directories with the right technology to help you get around will be complemented by new signage in the centre.• Soon, you will enjoy relaxing soft seating throughout the centre.
STAY TUNED. Because this is a phased redevelopment, the completionof various highlights and services will be staggered, so you can expectmany positive changes over the next several months. The opening of theexpansion also means there will be movement amongst our existing retailers into the new area, as well as new retailers coming on board.
When construction work is completed at the end of 2014, the centre’s retailspace will have increased from 980,000 to 1.2 million sq. ft., which earns Guildford Town Centre the title of the largest regional shopping centre south of the Fraser River. Visit our Presentation Centre, or for a virtual tour of our brightfuture visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on the redevelopment tab.
Moms and dads with their babies can enjoy our beautiful new interior everyWednesday at 9:30am when the Shop ‘n Stroll workout program turnsbaby strollers into portable fitness machines. Classes are free and combine power walking and body sculpting exercises with song and play. For details,visit GuildfordTownCentre.com and click on Community, Group Programs.
living, breathing… at Guildford
General Manager, Peggy White, in the driver’s seat surrounded by her team.
4 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 1
In November 2008, Santa was on hand to help us announce our commitment to donate $250,000 to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, in support of their Emergency Centre Campaign.As a result of this donation, the Emergency Room Triage and Registration area will be named after Guildford Town Centre!We are excited to say that we are very close to fulfilling this commitment and by the end of this year, we will have achieved our goal thanks to the generosity of our customers.Guildford customers support this commitment through programs such as Photos with Santa, Heart of the Holidays fundraiser, stroller rentals and gift wrapping services.On February 19, 2013, Sarah Kocaba, SMHF’s Director, Corporate & Community Giving, was on hand to help us top up our test tube donation monitor to record the $217,000 in donations already raised.Surrey Memorial Hospital, the second largest in BC, opened in 1959 and today serves a diverse cultural population of more than 600,000. It has the busiest ER in the province. Visit smhfoundation.com for more on the Foundation.
the Guildford Story Guildford Town Centre Community Newsletter FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013
over $21 7,000 raisedThe Youth Event Series (Y.E.S.) started up in Fall 2010 when Guildford Town Centre entered a partnership with the City of Surrey to put together a calendar of events which entailed youth creating events for youth.
This series has provided youth with opportunities to share information about their organizations and gain event planning skills.
Already, the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) has presented “What Makes You Smile?”, and Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) recently planned and hosted “Battle of the Plants”, teaching people about invasive plants in Surrey.
More events scheduled for Y.E.S. in 2013 are:
• April 4 – Surrey Libraries Teen Advisory Group (TAG) presents Career Café, an opportunity to explore career opportunities by connecting with professionals and gaining job search tips.
Visit our website and facebook pages for contest and event updates.
FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013
what’s insideconstruction update ........... 2
community ........................ 3
contest & events ................ 4
It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford Town Centre and the surrounding community. It’s not everyday you have the opportunity to be a part of history and the future at the same time.
As the shopping centre is being transformed into the largest regional shopping centre this side of the Fraser River, the modern changes are hard to miss. Elegant new tile completely changes the face of the centre and in the summer, this will be complemented by soft seating. Our spectacular living walls are already hard at work creating a calming atmosphere – and a cleaner one at that!
What’s beautiful about the new master design for the shopping centre is it reflects what we’re all about on the West Coast – an environmentally conscious attitude with an organic edge, celebrating a rich heritage and
optimistic of a bright future.
The redevelopment is a fresh start for the centre, and with the elimination of smoking on the property and the planting of 600 new trees, Guildford Town Centre is setting an example and leading the way for a sustainable future based on healthy living.
While we may be changing, our retailers still offer a full shopping experience and there is more to come. Plus, it’s easier to get around and you’ll find plenty of parking and easy access to the new parkade off of 150 Street.
Words cannot express it. There’s only one way to fully enjoy all these wonderful changes, now and in the future, and that's to simply come out and see us.rich history. bright future. Be a part of it.
It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford optimistic of a bright future.
rich history. bright future.
4 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Surrey/North Delta Leader 1
In November 2008, Santa was on hand to help us announce our commitment to donate $250,000 to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, in support of their Emergency Centre Campaign.As a result of this donation, the Emergency Room Triage and Registration area will be named after Guildford Town Centre!We are excited to say that we are very close to fulfilling this commitment and by the end of this year, we will have achieved our goal thanks to the generosity of our customers.Guildford customers support this commitment through programs such as Photos with Santa, Heart of the Holidays fundraiser, stroller rentals and gift wrapping services.On February 19, 2013, Sarah Kocaba, SMHF’s Director, Corporate & Community Giving, was on hand to help us top up our test tube donation monitor to record the $217,000 in donations already raised.Surrey Memorial Hospital, the second largest in BC, opened in 1959 and today serves a diverse cultural population of more than 600,000. It has the busiest ER in the province. Visit smhfoundation.com for more on the Foundation.
the Guildford Story Guildford Town Centre Community Newsletter FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013
over $21 7,000 raisedThe Youth Event Series (Y.E.S.) started up in Fall 2010 when Guildford Town Centre entered a partnership with the City of Surrey to put together a calendar of events which entailed youth creating events for youth.
This series has provided youth with opportunities to share information about their organizations and gain event planning skills.
Already, the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) has presented “What Makes You Smile?”, and Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) recently planned and hosted “Battle of the Plants”, teaching people about invasive plants in Surrey.
More events scheduled for Y.E.S. in 2013 are:
• April 4 – Surrey Libraries Teen Advisory Group (TAG) presents Career Café, an opportunity to explore career opportunities by connecting with professionals and gaining job search tips.
Visit our website, Facebook and Twitter pages for contest and event updates.
FIFTH EDITION Spring 2013
what’s insideconstruction update ........... 2
community ........................ 3
contest & events ................ 4
It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford Town Centre and the surrounding community. It’s not everyday you have the opportunity to be a part of history and the future at the same time.
As the shopping centre is being transformed into the largest regional shopping centre this side of the Fraser River, the modern changes are hard to miss. Elegant new tile completely changes the face of the centre and in the summer, this will be complemented by soft seating. Our spectacular living walls are already hard at work creating a calming atmosphere – and a cleaner one at that!
What’s beautiful about the new master design for the shopping centre is it reflects what we’re all about on the West Coast – an environmentally conscious attitude with an organic edge, celebrating a rich heritage and
optimistic of a bright future.
The redevelopment is a fresh start for the centre, and with the elimination of smoking on the property and the planting of 600 new trees, Guildford Town Centre is setting an example and leading the way for a sustainable future based on healthy living.
While we may be changing, our retailers still offer a full shopping experience and there is more to come. Plus, it’s easier to get around and you’ll find plenty of parking and easy access to the new parkade off of 150 Street.
Words cannot express it. There’s only one way to fully enjoy all these wonderful changes, now and in the future, and that's to simply come out and see us.rich history. bright future. Be a part of it.
It’s an exciting time for Ivanhoé Cambridge, Guildford optimistic of a bright future.
