Comparative Geography Analysis: Langley vs Delta, Metro Vancouver, KPU

This report presents a comparative geographical analysis of Langley and Delta, two sub-areas within Metro Vancouver, assessing their suitability for family settlement and child-rearing over the next decade. The analysis considers key elements including the main economic sectors, transportation and communication patterns, and urban and settlement patterns. The study highlights Langley's economic advantages, including diverse industries like construction, manufacturing, and agriculture, along with favorable tax rates and business-friendly policies. Delta, while historically agricultural, also boasts diverse industries and a significant port. The report further examines transportation infrastructure, comparing road, rail, and air transport options in both areas. Finally, the report investigates urban and settlement patterns, considering residential amenities and historical development. The conclusion of the report suggests that while both cities have their strengths, Langley emerges as the more favorable location for family settlement due to its well-established infrastructure in transport and communication.

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Comparative geography analysis of Langley and Delta sub-area in Metro Vancouver city.
Metro Vancouver city comprises of a number of cities such as the Langley, Richmond,
Burnaby, Delta, Surrey, Abbotsford just to mention but a few. These places are as identified in
the map below:
Map showing satellite locations of the different sub-areas of the metro Vancouver city.
This paper aims to provide comparative geographic analysis of any two sub-areas of the
great Vancouver city and suitability to possible destination for a family settlement and raising of
children in the near decade. In such analysis, among the following elements: physical
geography, population characteristics, social and cultural patterns, urban and settlement patterns,
transportation and communication patterns and main economic sectors, at least three shall be
considered. Specifically, this paper addresses comparative geography analysis of the Delta and
Langley areas on the basis of main economic sectors, transport and communication patterns as
well as urban and settlement patterns. This is as in the following subsections;-

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a) Main economic sectors:
I. Langley
Langley townships is a home to a variety of industries with notable contributions from
construction industries, manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors, and Agriculture. In
comparison to Vancouver, Langley is more endowed in these areas hence economically well
placed above Vancouver. Langley being centrally located in the great Vancouver metropolitan
area coupled with improved life quality and competitive land prices have made it more appealing
and attractive to potential investors and being an economic hub in the region. It since has become
among the blooming and vibrant regional centers in metro Vancouver. Inside only 10 square
kilometers (4 square miles), Langley City contains a standout amongst the most dynamic
business and industrial land centers in the Lower Mainland, impelling huge development in
dense private advancement ("Township Of Langley British Columbia | Trade And Invest
BC").The City is transected by 300 sections of land of parkland and characteristic terrains,
giving serenity to a few single-family neighborhoods. Langley is home to Kwantlen Polytechnic
University, the Cascades Casino Resort with Coast Hotel and Convention Center, an energetic
pedestrian arranged downtown center, and a goal shopping region of local essentialness
("Township Of Langley British Columbia | Trade And Invest BC").
Figure below shows leading employers in the city.
Figure showing leading employers in Langley city(Agency).
With reference to 2018, in the last five years Langley city has achieved almost 250%
growth rate in construction value. The city also boats of the most significant job to population
ratios in the great Vancouver municipality and is placed at position 5 among the best places of
work in BC. The city has also been identifies as business friendly as approval times are fast and

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among the best in the region as well as supportive local government and the local business
environment (Investing in Township of Langley, British Columbia). According to NAIOP
(2016), Langley city offers among the lowest residential mill rates with affordable housing
schemes compared to the East Vancouver. The tax rates are shown in the figures that follows:-
Figure showing corporate income tax rates in Langley (Agency).
Figure showing property tax information in Langley city (Agency).

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Personal income tax rates in Langley city
Sales tax rates in Langley city(Agency).
II. Delta
Delta municipality is estimated to occupy about 180 square kilometer consisting of
commercial districts, farm lands, residential property homes and buildings, wetlands as well as
industrial areas ("Delta, British Columbia. The City Of Delta, BC, Canada").Delta has been
known for its unquestionable and marveling history on agricultural practice. Being an
agricultural hub, it avails a distinctive rural character within its municipality producing some of
the best vegetables, turf and nursey plants of British Columbia. Farming and equestrian facilities
have hence thrived given its fertile soils. Besides agriculture, Delta is a home to key and a
diversity of industries including communication manufacturing, tourism, aerospace,
transportation, construction, energy, deep sea and river shipping ("Delta British Columbia |
Trade And Invest BC"). The Delta port which is so far the largest container terminal in Canada is
located in Delta hence adorning it economic configuration in the greater Vancouver (Team et
al.). Some of the industries located in Delta include: Avcorp industries, Seaspan Ferries
Corporation, Marcon metal fabrication, Ind Diagnostic INC., Airborne engines ltd, Novax
Industries limited, Guard Rfid, Tag Aerospace inc., Bnb Aviation services etc. ("Delta British
Columbia | Trade And Invest BC").
The leading employers in Delta area are as indicated in the table below:-

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Figure showing leading employers in Delta area (Agency).
Figure showing corporate income tax in Delta (Agency).

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Figure showing Information on property tax in Delta.
Personal income tax information Delta(Agency).
Sales income tax information in Delta (Agency)
Based on the above comparison, Langley is well placed above Delta considering the main
economic factors. However considering the case of family settlement alternative, Delta is much
favorable.
b) Transport and communication patterns;-
i. Langley
Langley Township sits on 122 square miles of land. It verges on Surrey city westwards,
the Fraser River toward the north, the City of Abbotsford toward the east, and the United States
of America toward the south (Discover Langley City).

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Aerial view of Langley Township.
The city exhibits an open transportation framework. With simple access to interstates,
rail, waterway, and air transport, Langley’s bearing is globally well placed for coordination of
equally approaching deliveries and active goods.
Access by road
Overhauled by 4 noteworthy thruways, the organizations in Langley take simple access to
significant focuses in Greater Vancouver over an exceedingly created street arrange.

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 Street/Highway Connections: 2 and 4-path roadway (Fraser Freeway)
covers southeast beginning at Surrey and connecting to Langley ending in Abbotsford at
Highway 1
 Roadway 10: This road connects Langley to delta to surrey and goes east-
west before reaching the intersection.
 Trans-Canada Mainland (Highway 1): highway 1 links BC to Vancouver city through the
Langley Township and extends to the Vancouver Island by use of the ship terminal at
Horseshoe Bay.
 Waterway Transport: The Northwest Langley Industrial Area incorporates
water facing with canal boat transport. Initiating at privates docks located along theFraser
River is the canal boat transport.
Air transport
Air transport is majorly through two of the international airports namely the Abbotsford
and Vancouver international Airports. Also, there is a regional airport, the Lngley International
airport.
Transit
 Translink: gives normal hourly transport administration and transport
benefit, including lift-prepared transports, all through Langley, associating with different
networks inside Metro Vancouver, throughout the week. Furthermore, a suburbanite Park
and a facility for Ride situated at 202 Street and 86 Avenue.

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 Greyhound Bus Lines: gives lengthy separation transport benefit starting
at Langley to every single real goal within Canada and the United States Greyhound. The
transport station is situated at 20471 Logan Avenue, Langley.
ii. Delta
Delta lies 49.14 degrees North, 122.91 degree west with an estimated elevation of
91 meters above the sea level (DeltaMap). It consist of a network of roads and transport
links that opens to the neighboring states hence promoting accessibility and easy
movement of about 101, 000 inhabitants. Below is are satellite views of delta area;-
Map of Delta street view and roadmap.
Access by road:
Among the main arterial roads in Delta include Scott road also known as 120th
Street, Nordel way and South Fraser Perimeter Road / River road.

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 River road lies along the Fraser River until the construction of the South
Fraser Perimeter Road. The road initiates at Surrey passing via the industrial zones of
North Delta and through Annieville before it links Nordel way which offers entrée to
Highway 91. Beyond north of Delta, River Road proceeds due north from Burns Bog
terminating at highway 99 where it terminates into Highway 17A.
 The South Fraser Perimeter Road forms part of highway 17A and was
commissioned in 2013 traversing closer to the shore than River Road for the better part of
North Delta region.
 Nordel way which is high speed corridor covers to Surrey from River
Road, the point at which it emerges with 88th avenue. Initially, this road terminated at
116th street but in 1990s it was extended into Surrey hence has since become a major
commuters connect from areas around north Delta and Surrey to Highway 91 and back.
 Scott road/ 120th Street forms a line of division between Surrey towards
the east and Delta. This road has a lot of business establishments along it including
shopping areas and business joints. Scott Road journeys into Surrey past 96th avenue
joining the King George Highway from which crossing The Pattulo Bridge into the New
Westminster is enhanced.
 Other major connectors such as 56th avenue, 64th and 72 avenues provide
access into Surrey from Highway 91.
Rail and water shipping
GCT Deltaport is Canada's lead container terminal and the main semi-mechanized
facility in the nation. As the Gateway to the Pacific, the 85 hectare (210 section of land)
best in class terminal is situated in the external harbor at Roberts Bank, upheld by a 1,100
meter adjacent berth (Vancouver). The facilities armada of electric, fast, super post-
Panamax cranes serve the biggest transpacific holder vessels calling the trade lane,
flaunting consistent ship-to-rail profitability. Utilizing cutting edge PC frameworks to
insert the most abnormal amounts in wellbeing and effectiveness into Delta activities,
following full buildout of the GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration Project,
the developed dock rail yard will be the biggest and most gainful multi-purpose facility
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Air transport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
 Worldwide and residential air administrations for traveler and freight
 Planned and contract benefits by significant worldwide and residential
carriers
 19 kilometers from Delta.
Vancouver Harbor Water Airport (CXH / CYHC)
 Handles domestic flights from Coal Harbor
 27 kilometers from Delta.
Orcas Island Airport (ESD / KORS).
 This airport handles domestic flights from Eastsound, Washington.
 Positioned 44 kilometers from Delta.
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX / CYXX).
 Handles domestic flights from Abbotsford.
 Located 56 kilometers from Delta.
Bellingham International Airport (BLI / KBLI).
 Domestic flights from Bellingham in Washington
 Located 63 kilometers from Delta.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ / CYYJ).
 Has international and domestic flights from Victoria, Canada
 Positioned 71 km from Delta, Canada.
Transit
 Mass transit exist between Manhattan and LGA.
 Air train between JFK linking to the subway.
 LaGuardia Delta terminal available only at specific intervals during the
day.
Both of these cities are deserving as a possible destination for a family but Langley is
well established considering its extensive infrastructure on transport and communication
alternatives and patterns.
c) Urban and settlement patterns.

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I. Langley
Langley city is estimated to be 10 square kilometers found in the region of the lower
Mainland. The city’s residents is estimated to be about 25,000 in number. Langley is
characterized by entertainment spots, recreations facilities as well as opportunities, world class
education, significant dining and shopping facilities. Additionally, Langley has an extensive
parkland stretched over 346 acres. All these amenities and facilities accessible to its residents.
The first settlement of Langley City was known as "Innes Corners," and was later called
"Langley Prairie." The region along (Old) Yale Road formed into a noteworthy business and
administration focus and pulled in exchange from all through the district (Wilson 14). Proceeded
with development brought about the interest for larger amounts of administration in the network
and, on March 15, 1955, the City of Langley — neighbor to the Township of Langley — was
joined as its very own different district (Mehiriz 186).
Today, the City's provincial town focus is a standout amongst the most dynamic modern
and administration business arrive bases in the Lower Mainland. The City of Langley is
outstanding for its particular retail contributions and diners, while the encompassing territory has
turned into a magnet for top of the line extravagance brands and enormous box retail (Mehiriz
187). Offering a person on foot situated downtown center and a Kwantlen Polytechnic University
grounds found right around the local area, the City flaunts a top of the line strip mall,
autonomous stores, agriculturists' business sectors, tremendous old fashioned retailers and a
plenty of network expressions, culture and stimulation openings. Also, it is a looked for after
games tourism and speculation region ("Langley Sustainable Urban Extension And Peddimore
Supplementary Planning Documents - Birmingham City Council - Citizen Space").
While the City keeps on advancing, the tight-sew network and interesting legacy feel stay
at the bleeding edge of our reasonable city's appeal. With its rich history, great feeling of
network, lavish contributions of nature and closeness to Vancouver, Langley just might be the
best kept mystery in the Lower Mainland!
II. Delta
Delta has household population of 0.1 million individuals. Delta conceit itself with its
preceding and its feasible prospect. Within Delta are doctor's facility, an air terminal, a historical
center and chronicles, reference library, sporting and recreational facilities, and numerous

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bicycle in addition to strolling trails in a changed system of parks as well as waterfront stops on
the Fraser River, Boundary Bay and Strait of Georgia ("Deltamap").
Delta includes 180 square kilometers circumscribed by the Fraser River on the north, the
United States fringe and Boundary Bay on the south, the City of Surrey on the east and the Strait
of Georgia on the west. Inhabitants appreciate protected, spotless and calm neighborhoods, and
the steady thriving of the network makes it alluring for organizations to pick as their favored
area. Delta's evaluated family unit normal pay is 30 percent higher than the Canadian normal.
The district likewise has one of the quickest developing modern zones in Greater Vancouver
("OECD Ilibrary | Infrastructure Provision And Perceived Quality").
With the help of a solid cultivating and horticultural establishment, Delta has developed
into three flourishing networks: Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. Delta identifies as an
energetic region that is wealthy in soil and water, wealthy in history and industry, and
particularly wealthy in individuals ("Urban Redevelopment Research Papers - Academia.Edu").
Langley is smaller compared to Langley and has limited population compared to Delta sub area.
Considering urban and settlement patterns in these two areas therefore, Delta is more qualified as
a destination for a family in near decade. It offers diverse experience and offers both urban and
local set up and settlement variations.
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