Nutana Suburban Centre, Saskatoon
Encyclopedia
Nutana Suburban Centre is a mixed-development neighbourhood located in south-central Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan
, Canada
. It is a classified as a "suburban centre" subdivision
, composed of medium to high-density multiple-unit dwellings, commercial areas and civic facilities. As of 2009, the area is home to 2,962 residents. Housing in the neighbourhood consists of high-density apartment-style dwellings and row houses
. The neighbourhood is considered a lower-income area, with an average family income of $34,474, an average dwelling value of $266,311 and a home ownership rate of 29.3%. The low average income but comparatively high dwelling value is due to the number of senior citizens residing in the neighbourhood. The age distribution of Nutana SC's population is skewed very highly toward residents age 65 and older.
and Eastview
emerged. Home construction was most active between 1961 and 1980, but has continued at a steady pace to the present day.
Nutana SC was unique in that it was the first post-World War II
neighbourhood to combine high-density housing with schools, businesses and civic facilities. This "suburban centre" concept would be repeated in later years with the development of the Lawson Heights
, Confederation
, Lakewood
, University Heights
and Blairmore
suburban centres.
Walter Murray Collegiate Institute, a public secondary school, opened in 1962. Holy Cross High School
followed shortly after in 1963. Market Mall
opened in 1966 as Saskatoon's first enclosed shopping mall.
of the Conservative Party of Canada
, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Provincially, the neighbourhood is within the boundaries of the Saskatoon Eastview
constituency. It is currently represented by Judy Junor
of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
, first elected in 1998 and re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Nutana SC lies within ward 7. It is currently represented by Councillor Bob Pringle, who was elected to city council in 2006 and re-elected by acclamation in 2009.
Nutana Suburban Centre does not have its own community association, but is represented by the one from the adjacent Eastview
neighbourhood.
's patrol system. Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services' east division covers the neighbourhood. Transit services to Nutana SC are provided by Saskatoon Transit
on routes No. 1 (Wildwood - Westview), 6 (University - Market Mall), 12 (River Heights - Market Mall), and 16 (University - Market Mall). Market Mall is a major transit hub on Saskatoon's east side.
, Saskatoon's first enclosed shopping mall. There are also businesses located in the east end on Louise Street. In addition, there are 3 home-based businesses in the neighbourhood.
to the east. The few roads that exist inside these boundaries are a mix of local and collector
roads.
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
, Canada
Canada
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. It is a classified as a "suburban centre" subdivision
Subdivision (land)
Subdivision is the act of dividing land into pieces that are easier to sell or otherwise develop, usually via a plat. The former single piece as a whole is then known in the United States as a subdivision...
, composed of medium to high-density multiple-unit dwellings, commercial areas and civic facilities. As of 2009, the area is home to 2,962 residents. Housing in the neighbourhood consists of high-density apartment-style dwellings and row houses
Terraced house
In architecture and city planning, a terrace house, terrace, row house, linked house or townhouse is a style of medium-density housing that originated in Great Britain in the late 17th century, where a row of identical or mirror-image houses share side walls...
. The neighbourhood is considered a lower-income area, with an average family income of $34,474, an average dwelling value of $266,311 and a home ownership rate of 29.3%. The low average income but comparatively high dwelling value is due to the number of senior citizens residing in the neighbourhood. The age distribution of Nutana SC's population is skewed very highly toward residents age 65 and older.
History
A 1913 map shows that the present-day Nutana Suburban Centre was a registered subdivision named Utopia. The land however, was not annexed until the period between 1955 and 1959. Development did not begin in earnest until the 1960s, when adjacent neighbourhoods like Brevoort ParkBrevoort Park, Saskatoon
Brevoort Park is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the southeast part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes part of the 8th Street business district. Just over half of its dwellings are single detached houses, with a sizeable minority of duplex or apartment-style multiple...
and Eastview
Eastview, Saskatoon
Eastview is a mostly residential neighbourhood located in south-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, consisting of low-density, single detached dwellings, low-rise apartment buildings and semi-detached houses. As of 2007, the area is home to 3,566 residents...
emerged. Home construction was most active between 1961 and 1980, but has continued at a steady pace to the present day.
Nutana SC was unique in that it was the first post-World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
neighbourhood to combine high-density housing with schools, businesses and civic facilities. This "suburban centre" concept would be repeated in later years with the development of the Lawson Heights
Lawson Heights Suburban Centre, Saskatoon
Lawson Heights Suburban Centre is a neighbourhood that is maturing, and is located in north east Saskatoon. The neighbourhood features high density residential areas, major commercial suburban development area centre, transit mall, large green space parks which are slated for upgrade, and secondary...
, Confederation
Confederation Suburban Centre, Saskatoon
Confederation Suburban Centre is a community in the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which consists primarily of commercial development.-Demographics:...
, Lakewood
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 medium to high-density multiple-unit dwellings, commercial areas and civic facilities. As of 2006, the area is home...
, University Heights
University Heights Suburban Centre, Saskatoon
University Heights Suburban Centre is a mixed-development neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a classified as a "suburban centre" subdivision, composed of medium to high-density multiple-unit dwellings, commercial areas and civic facilities. As of 2009, the...
and Blairmore
Blairmore Suburban Centre, Saskatoon
The Blairmore Suburban Centre is a community service/commercial/residential community currently under development in western Saskatoon. Saskatchewan. It is part of the city's Blairmore Suburban Development Area, a large region annexed from the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344 in 2005...
suburban centres.
Walter Murray Collegiate Institute, a public secondary school, opened in 1962. Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross High School (Saskatoon)
Holy Cross High School is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in south-eastern Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division.-Sports:-Notable alumni:*Mike Babcock - NHL Head Coach for the Detroit Red Wings...
followed shortly after in 1963. Market Mall
Market Mall (Saskatoon)
Market Mall is a shopping centre located in the Nutana Suburban Centre area on the east side of Saskatoon. Built in the 1960s as Saskatoon's first enclosed shopping centre, it has undergone four major expansions since the late 1970s and now houses approximately 90 stores and services, anchored by...
opened in 1966 as Saskatoon's first enclosed shopping mall.
Government and politics
Nutana SC exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne YelichLynne Yelich
Lynne Yelich , PC, MP is a third-generation Croatian-Canadian politician and the MP for the riding of Blackstrap. The riding of Blackstrap includes Yelich's home town of Kenaston, Saskatchewan, identified as the largest Croatian farming settlement in Canada...
of the Conservative Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Provincially, the neighbourhood is within the boundaries of the Saskatoon Eastview
Saskatoon Eastview
Saskatoon Eastview is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. This district includes the neighbourhoods of Eastview, Lakeview, Nutana Park, Adelaide/Churchill and Avalon....
constituency. It is currently represented by Judy Junor
Judy Junor
Judy Junor is a Canadian provincial politician. She is the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Saskatoon Eastview....
of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party is a social-democratic political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It currently forms the official opposition, but has been a dominant force in Saskatchewan politics since the 1940s...
, first elected in 1998 and re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Nutana SC lies within ward 7. It is currently represented by Councillor Bob Pringle, who was elected to city council in 2006 and re-elected by acclamation in 2009.
Education
- Walter Murray Collegiate - public secondary, part of the Saskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Public Schools is the largest school system in Saskatoon and is the second largest in Saskatchewan.Saskatoon Public Schools has approximately 22,000 students with 44 elementary schools and 9 high schools. The offices of the Saskatoon School Board are housed in the Eaton's Building. ...
- Holy Cross High School - separate (Catholic) secondary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board
Parks and recreation
- Dan Worden Park - 2.3 acre (0.9307778 ha)
- Nutana Kiwanis (North) Park - 4 acres (1.6 ha)
- Nutana Kiwanis Park - 27.3 acres (11 ha)
Nutana Suburban Centre does not have its own community association, but is represented by the one from the adjacent Eastview
Eastview, Saskatoon
Eastview is a mostly residential neighbourhood located in south-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, consisting of low-density, single detached dwellings, low-rise apartment buildings and semi-detached houses. As of 2007, the area is home to 3,566 residents...
neighbourhood.
Public services
Nutana SC is a part of the east division of the Saskatoon Police ServiceSaskatoon Police Service
Saskatoon Police Service is the municipal police force in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and holds both municipal and provincial jurisdiction. Police Chief Clive Weighill is the head of the force. The deputy chiefs are Deputy Chief Gary Broste , and Deputy Chief Bernie Pannell...
's patrol system. Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services' east division covers the neighbourhood. Transit services to Nutana SC are provided by Saskatoon Transit
Saskatoon Transit
Saskatoon Transit is the public transport arm of the City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It operates a fleet of diesel buses. A total of 23 bus routes serve every area of the city, carrying approximately 11 million passengers in 2008...
on routes No. 1 (Wildwood - Westview), 6 (University - Market Mall), 12 (River Heights - Market Mall), and 16 (University - Market Mall). Market Mall is a major transit hub on Saskatoon's east side.
Commercial
Nutana SC has extensive commercial development. It is mainly concentrated in the southwest at Market MallMarket Mall (Saskatoon)
Market Mall is a shopping centre located in the Nutana Suburban Centre area on the east side of Saskatoon. Built in the 1960s as Saskatoon's first enclosed shopping centre, it has undergone four major expansions since the late 1970s and now houses approximately 90 stores and services, anchored by...
, Saskatoon's first enclosed shopping mall. There are also businesses located in the east end on Louise Street. In addition, there are 3 home-based businesses in the neighbourhood.
Location
Nutana Suburban Centre is located within the Nutana Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Taylor Street to the north, Louise Street to the south, Preston Avenue to the west, and Circle DriveCircle Drive
Circle Drive is a major road constructed as a ring road in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The northeastern portion of the road is part of the Yellowhead Highway.-History:...
to the east. The few roads that exist inside these boundaries are a mix of local and collector
Collector road
A collector road or distributor road is a low to moderate-capacity road which serve to move traffic from local streets to arterial roads. Unlike arterials, collectors are also designed to provide access to residential properties...
roads.