Lakewood Suburban Centre, Saskatoon Explained

Lakewood Suburban Centre
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Mapsize:270px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Saskatoon
Subdivision Type3:Suburban Development Area
Subdivision Name3:Lakewood
Subdivision Type4:Neighbourhood
Subdivision Name4:Lakewood Suburban Centre
Government Type:Municipal (Ward 9)
Leader Title:Administrative body
Leader Name:Saskatoon City Council
Leader Title1:Councillor
Leader Name1:Bev Dubois
Established Title:Annexed
Established Date:1975-1984
Established Title2:Construction
Established Date2:2001-present
Area Total Km2:0.93
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:1,850
Population Blank1 Title:Average Income
Population Blank1:$65,927
Timezone:UTC
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:52.0981°N -106.5667°W

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]

History

The land for the Lakewood Suburban Centre was annexed between 1975 and 1984. 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.[2] 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

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.

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.

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.

Institutions

Education

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

Public safety

Parks and recreation

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lakewood Suburban Centre . Neighbourhood Profiles . City of Saskatoon . PDF . 2011 . 2012-11-26.
  2. Web site: Stantec Architecture Ltd. . Lakewood Suburban Centre Architectural Controls for RM4 & RM5 Residential Zones . City of Saskatoon - Community Services - Land Branch . January 23, 2006 . 2008-01-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070204012455/http://city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/land/residential/land_for_sale/lakewood-sc-version-one-27feb2006.pdf . February 4, 2007 .
  3. Web site: East Division . Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services . City of Saskatoon . 2012-03-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717034549/http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Fire%20and%20Protective%20Services/Operations%20Division/Divisions/Pages/East.aspx . 2011-07-17 .
  4. Web site: Fire Station #8 Grand Opening - The City of Saskatoon's Ninth Fire Station . City of Saskatoon . October 22, 2010 . 2012-11-26 . dead . https://archive.today/20130115131127/http://www.saskatoon.ca/FORUM/News%20Releases/Pages/FireStation8GrandOpeningTheCityofSaskatoonsNinthFireStation.aspx . January 15, 2013.
  5. Web site: Coolican . Lori . Fire hall for southeast part of city's plans . . December 15, 2007 . 2008-01-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103175741/http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/story.html?id=f7667803-6193-434a-92a1-4b9707a3e095 . November 3, 2012 .
  6. Web site: Fire Station #8 Grand Opening. Saskatoon City News. City of Saskatoon. October 22, 2010. 2012-03-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20120102174426/http://www.saskatooncitynews.ca/2010_10_17_archive.html. January 2, 2012. dead.
  7. Web site: Southeast Park - Lakewood Suburban Area - FAQ . City of Saskatoon . 2008-01-07.