Lakewood Suburban Centre, Saskatoon

Lakewood Suburban Centre is a mixed-development neighbourhood located in southeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a classified as a "suburban centre" subdivision, composed of mostly medium to high-density multiple-unit dwellings, commercial areas and civic facilities. As of 2011, the area is home to 1,850 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $65,927, an average dwelling value of $227,522 and a home ownership rate of 76.8%.[1][2] According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $252,618.[3]

Lakewood Suburban Centre
Neighbourhood
Lakewood S.C. entrance sign
Lakewood SC location map
Coordinates: 52°5′53″N 106°34′0″W
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
CitySaskatoon
Suburban Development AreaLakewood
NeighbourhoodLakewood Suburban Centre
Annexed1975-1984
Construction2001-present
Government
 • TypeMunicipal (Ward 9)
 • Administrative bodySaskatoon City Council
 • CouncillorBev Dubois
Area
 • Total0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,850
 • Average Income
$65,927
Time zoneUTC-6 (UTC)

History

The land for the Lakewood Suburban Centre was annexed between 1975 and 1984.[2] Residential construction began in 2003 after infrastructure had been completed. The housing stock is composed entirely of low-rise apartment style condominiums and townhouses.[1] City council approved architectural controls for some of Lakewood SC's development in 2006.[4] All the lots in the neighbourhood have been purchased, so development will continue until full build-out is achieved.

When Lakewood Suburban Centre first appeared on city maps in the 1980s it had different boundaries further to the west, encompassing the Heritage subdivision, including the area recreation centre and library, as well as the Wildwood Golf Course. In the 1990s, the City of Saskatoon revised its community boundaries, extending the boundary of the Wildwood neighbourhood east to Boychuk Drive, encompassing the land previously defined as being the Lakewood Suburban Centre. Lakewood Suburban Centre was subsequently redefined as the region to the southeast of Boychuk Dr. and Taylor Street.

Government and politics
Condos in Lakewood SC

Lakewood SC exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—Grasswood. It is currently represented by Kevin Waugh of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2015.[5]

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Southeast. It is currently represented by Don Morgan of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2007, 2011 and 2016.[6]

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lakewood SC lies within ward 9. It is currently represented by Councillor Bev Dubois, first elected in 2016.[7]

Institutions

Education

There are no schools in Lakewood SC. The nearest schools are in the neighbouring Lakeridge subdivision.

Public safety
  • Fire Station #8 - opened on October 22, 2010.[8][9] Built to serve the growing population in the southeast part of Saskatoon,[10] construction officially began on Fire Station #8 on August 17, 2009. It cost $5.4 million to build.[11]

Parks and recreation
Trounce Pond
  • Trounce Pond (8.7 acres)
  • Southeast Park (proposed, 200 acres)[12]

Commercial

Lakewood SC has commercial development concentrated around the corner of Herold Road and Slimmon Road, with a combination of strip mall and stand-alone commercial buildings. Further commercial development is under way in the southeast corner of Rosewood, which will eventually be accessible via Taylor Street when it is extended further to the east at a later date.

Location

Lakewood Suburban Centre is located within the Lakewood Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Boychuk Drive to the west, and Taylor Street to the north. The south and east boundaries are formed by the new neighbourhood of Rosewood.

References
  1. "Lakewood Suburban Centre" (PDF). Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Saskatoon. 2011. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
  2. Populace Spring 2006, 8, City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch, Spring 2006, p. 5
  3. "Lakewood S.C." Saskatoon Realty. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  4. Stantec Architecture Ltd. (January 23, 2006). "Lakewood Suburban Centre Architectural Controls for RM4 & RM5 Residential Zones" (PDF). City of Saskatoon - Community Services - Land Branch. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 4, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
  5. Current Members of Parliament, retrieved 2017-04-16
  6. Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan - Members of the Legislative Assembly, retrieved 2017-04-16
  7. City Councillors - Saskatoon.ca, retrieved 2017-04-16
  8. "East Division". Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services. City of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2012-03-16.
  9. "Fire Station #8 Grand Opening - The City of Saskatoon's Ninth Fire Station". City of Saskatoon. October 22, 2010. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
  10. Coolican, Lori (December 15, 2007). "Fire hall for southeast part of city's plans". The StarPhoenix. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
  11. "Fire Station #8 Grand Opening". Saskatoon City News. City of Saskatoon. October 22, 2010. Archived from the original on January 2, 2012. Retrieved 2012-03-16.
  12. "Southeast Park - Lakewood Suburban Area - FAQ" (PDF). City of Saskatoon. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
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