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Chander Suri fonds
1996.8 · Fonds · 1954-2009

This fonds encompasses the planning career of Chander Suri. The head planner for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George from 1969 to 1977, Chander Suri embarked on numerous community plan projects in the Prince George area. Suri also worked as an independent planning consultant for local businesses and organizations. Chander Suri's records encompass numerous urban and rural projects facilitating population and industry growth within the RDFFG that spanned beyond Suri's career.

Textual records comprise official and draft planning documents, development reports, planning proposals, contracts, published regulations, socio-economic studies of regions near Prince George, financial and other studies for development sites, illustrated promotional packages/proposals for developments, regional/provincial guides and standards, and correspondence relating to Suri's professional consulting activities. The fonds contains a wide array of maps, architectural plans, and technical drawings ranging from municipal planning layouts, industrial land developments, and private property (commercial and residential) development projects, mainly from in and around Prince George.

These records are relevant to researchers of the subjects of land use, land development and land planning issues in the Prince George and Fraser-Fort George Regional District in the second half of the 20th century.

Series include:

  1. Maps and Plans relating to development projects in British Columbia, predominantly in the Prince George area
  2. Lower Mainland Planning material from Suri's early career period
  3. Regional District of Fraser Fort George Planning records and resource material collected by Suri during his employment at the RDFFG
  4. Planning Consultancy records relating to Suri’s independent planning consultancy work in his later career period
Suri, Chander
1996.8.4.75 · File · 1990-1996
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of Carrier Sekani Tribal Council correspondence, briefs, plans, register population data, cost estimates, maps, planning background report, and physical development plan.

"Paldi New Townsite"
1996.8.4.70 · File · 1991-1994
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of a water supply and sewage disposal study for the townsite of Paldi. Includes maps, correspondence, water licensing information and application, and Bayview Village advertising brochure.

1996.8.3.39 · File · [197-?]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of assorted real estate listings and appraisals for investment properties in Prince George, Mackenzie, and Vanderhoof. A survey of Tabor Lake, documents from a continuing education seminar for engineers, and recreational area assessments are also included. Also includes 19 street traffic and parking maps of Prince George from the 1970s.

1996.8.3 · Series · 1968-1977
Part of Chander Suri fonds

Series consists of planning material created or collected by Chander Suri during his employment as a planner for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) between 1968 and 1977. These records include land development research, population data, economic studies, promotional material for the City of Prince George and Regional District, and long-term plans for the municipality of Prince George. This series also contains photographs, maps, and plans related to projects of relevance to RDFFG.

Subdivision planning
1996.8.4.29 · File · [between 1970 and 1990]
Part of Chander Suri fonds

File consists of neighbourhood planning maps for Langley, Abbotsford, Prince George, and Aldergrove. Includes housing plans in Calgary and a newspaper clipping.