SCDC was incorporated in 2007 as one of the building blocks to transform Surrey into a more modern, vibrant, sustainable and complete community. Through its real estate development activities, SCDC enables the City to achieve strategic community objectives by optimizing the use and value of land, leveraging civic facilities, and encouraging high quality private sector development in Surrey. Through community relationships, SCDC aims to serve as a catalyst in creating a city which provides a wide range of high-value jobs, services, educational opportunities, along with housing options for Surrey's growing labour force.