The report includes the results of a public opinion survey where residents assigned ‘grades’ on eleven areas that measure quality of life. Overall, the community scored C, or ‘Average’, on its first report card.
SURREY — Surrey is getting barely passing grades in a new study that looks at the vital signs livability of the fastest growing city in the lower mainland.
SurreyCares, in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade, released the results of Surrey’s first Vital Signs study Tuesday morning which investigated updated statistical data as well as public opinion on issues ranging from crime to the economy.
The report includes the results of a public opinion survey where residents assigned ‘grades’ on eleven areas that measure quality of life. Overall, the community scored C, or ‘Average’, on its first report card. The areas rating the greatest interest of residents are:
Safety…………………………D+
Arts and Culture…………..C
Environment……………… C
Economy & Work…………C
Getting Around…………… D+
For each of the areas, the report includes current, Surrey-specific facts as well as elements to celebrate and improve.
“This reports gives the laser-like focus needed to create a more vibrant, livable city,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade.
“We were surprised by some of the things we learned,” states Jeff Hector, president of SurreyCares. “The study reveals that residents have an honest, community-driven pride and a deep interest in where we are going.”
“We urge local groups, charities, and governments to commit their community-improvement activities to the area’s that residents have highlighted in this report,” added Hector.
