The City of Surrey, with a population in 2009 of over 462,000, strives to support a high quality of life for its residents , workforce and visitors through sustainable development that carefully integrates economic, environmental and social/cultural interests. This includes: Encouraging a diverse economy that provides a range of quality employment opportunities;
Positioning the City as an attractive and welcome location for investment; Creating a network of vibrant town centres, with a strong City Centre; Protecting the city's agricultural land base and supporting more intense use for food production.