In 2025, the Cloverdale BIA deepened its partnership with the Cloverdale Community Association (CCA) as both organizations collaborated on several shared priorities. A key focus was addressing accessibility challenges within the Cloverdale Town Centre. Like many historic communities, Cloverdale—birthplace of the City of Surrey—faces limitations tied to aging infrastructure.
To better understand these issues, accessibility specialist Stan Leyenhorst from Universal Access Design partnered with a KPU student to conduct a comprehensive review of accessibility conditions throughout the Town Centre. Their goal was to develop a document that could support advocacy efforts and guide improvements aimed at making the area more walkable, particularly with the new regional hospital being constructed just south of the KPU Tech campus at Highway 10 and 180th Street.
Over the last number of years the CCA has worked with the KPU Geography Department, specifically Proffesor David Sadoway. He has generously directed and introduced us to the KPU Arts 4800 Program. Two directors of the CCA (Paul Orazietti, CBIA and Stan Leyenhorst, UAD) have participated in the program where students produced significant independent reports on Accessibility and Homelessness that the CCA will reference in our discussions with City Hall and the community. We want to recognize the outreach from the KPU Arts4800 Program as a valued partner in our community.
The resulting Accessibility Study is now available on both the CBIA and CCA websites, helping raise awareness of opportunities to enhance safety, mobility, and ease of travel for residents and visitors.
Beyond identifying current challenges, the study provides a strong foundation for long term planning. By clearly outlining existing barriers and offering practical recommendations, it equips community partners, local businesses, and the City of Surrey with actionable insights that can inform future investments. The findings also strengthen funding applications and advocacy initiatives by demonstrating a community driven commitment to improving accessibility. Ultimately, the study serves as both a roadmap and a catalyst—supporting a more inclusive, welcoming, and navigable Town Centre as Cloverdale continues to grow.
We’re working together to make Cloverdale a better place to live!
