What would YOU like to see in South Newton?

Just thinking about  some of the established businesses that would be welcomed with open arms into South Newton....
 Shopped at Kin's Farm Market yesterday but had to drive way across town. I'd love to see them set up a location in the neighbourhood.
What would be some of your picks? Let ReNewton ( and them) know!

Latest on Newton Casino Plans

The 7093 King George Blvd. property has had a long and troubled history. In 2009, Boardwalk Gaming promised a $25-million investment that would see a revitalized mall and community policing station in exchange for a lucrative zoning change that would allow slot machines at Newton Square  Bingo Country. The rezoning was in violation of Surrey’s existing gaming policy, but it passed on a five-to-four vote. Despite questionable politics,Newton Casino Plans go ahead

Where have we heard this before??

So the city is now going to focus on Newton. Bravo.  We are all waiting to see what happens and when. Have heard this all before and seen the pretty pictures with the canopies yada yada. Forgive  the cynicism. It’s just that we have ALL  been waiting for this for far too long.

Stay tuned… and keep those fingers crossed.

http://www.surreyleader.com/news/149698505.html

Save it or Scrap it???

 There’s talk  lately about how many of you in the neighbourhood  HATE, really hate, this building.  The problem is that if this thing were torn down, the new owner would not be able to build a similar sized structure on the property as the creek setbacks have changed.   So…. is a bigger building necessarily  a better building?   People are saying that they associate this structure with decline and decay and would rather see it scrapped. As an owner it’s a tough call. I think I might be inclined to  junk the whole thing and start with a fresh clean slate, and apparently you do too.

It’s all about the corner! The corner store, the corner deli, the corner cafe….

Lately have been watching  videos  about ‘what makes a city great’

One of the best to speak on  this topic  was the late  Jane Jacobs.

This video is well worth a few minutes of your time. What an eye-opener!

Enjoy.     Jane Jacobs on Community

Pop- Up Park for City Centre. Great idea But when is it Newton’s turn??

City Centre continues to receive lots of goodies from the city. Look at this fabulous POP-Up Park on the link.

Meanwhile  Southeast Newton languishes.

What is it going to take before attention is paid to the decline of South Newton specifically the King George corridor between 64th and 76th avenues?

Not just lip service.

Real attention  followed by concrete action. Newton  residents deserve more than to be the recipients of  Whalley’s darker side. You can’t keep pushing the problem down into this community. Wonder how South Surrey would feel about having Newton’s  problems.

This is not good for Newton and it’s not good for Surrey.

Let’s get some love for Newton going on here.

http://www.surrey.ca/city-services/10971.aspx