Briarwood, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
|---|---|
| Briarwood | |
| Lakewood Suburban Development Area | |
| Population: | 1,685 |
| Average Family Income: | $132,451 |
| Average Household Size: | 3 |
| Homeownership: | 100.0% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $225,624 |
| Municipal Ward: | 9 |
| Gross Area | 175.10 Hectares 432.80 Acres |
| Statistics c2005 - [1][2] | |
Briarwood is a new neighborhood which is settling in quite nicely, the majority of the land allotted has been developed, however construction is still underway. It will soon be joined by new neighborhoods south of Lakewood namely Rosewood and Brookside which will soon be seen on the horizon. Other new areas are Willows, Stoneridge, Hampton Village, and East Willow Grove. After World WarII until the end of the twentieth century, growth in Saskatoon was 130,000+ folks. At the start of the twenty first century,Saskatoon's population was around 200,000. There is presently a boom in construction, both in the Lakewood Suburban Development Area as well as around the perimeter of Saskatoon. An estimated 310,000 people will be able to find homes in the new communities of Saskatoon. [3]
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[edit] History
The land Mike Boychuck farmed is now being developed into Briarwood. His company that he founded Boychuk Construction is playing a leading role in developing this subdivision.[4]
[edit] Location
8th Street East is the northern boundary, and Taylor Street is the southern boundary. Beechdale Crescent, Court, Terrace, Way, and Place along with Beechmont Crescent, View, Court, Lane, Place, and Terrace comprise the eastern edge. Boychuck Drive is the western perimeter.
Every road within Briarwood begins with the letter "B"
[edit] Feature
Briarwood has been growing steadily in the past decade. It was first developed beginning in the 1990's.
[edit] Shopping
In the neighboring communities of Lakewood Suburban Development Area, there are several malls along 8th Street and Preston Avenue. As well Lakewood Suburban Centre is in the plannning stages to the south of Briarwood community.[5]
- The Centre
- Market Mall
- College Park Mall
- 8th Street Business District
[edit] Education
To date there are no schools in this neighborhood.
[edit] Area Parks
- Briarwood Lake 9.5 acre manmade lake
- Briarwood Park 34.94 acre
- Briarwood recreation center and spray pool
[edit] Recreation
In the neighboring communities of Lakewood Suburban Development Area there are nearby amenities:
- Wildwood Golf Course
- Lakewood Civic Centre
- Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre
The Briarwood Community Association is active, providing information services to the neighborhood [6]
[edit] Transportation
[edit] City Transit
Briarwood is serviced by City Transit Bus Route No. 5 Saskatoon Transit.
[edit] Life
Briarwood Community Association provides leisure activities for various age groups such as soccer, and hockey. It has been organising for construction of a community center. There are no lots zoned for school or church in the area, which has also been under discussion. [7] [8]
[edit] Location
Coordinates: 52°6'31"N 106°33'48"W
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Street map from Mapquest or Google Maps
- Satellite image from Google Maps
- Topographical map from Maptech
| North: College Park East | ||
| West: Wildwood | Briarwood | East: Corman Park No. 344 |
| South: Lakewood Suburban Centre | South East Development Area |
[edit] References
- ^ Neighborhood Profiles
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ...
- ^ Briarwood Community AssociationURL accessed February 17, 2007]
- ^ Boychuk HomesURL accessed February 17, 2007
- ^ Dundee Developments - Brandemere at Briarwood -- Saskatoon ...URL accessed February 17, 2007
- ^ Briarwood Community AssociationURL accessed February 17, 2007
- ^ The BriarwoodURL accessed February 17,2007
- ^ Future Use of Undeveloped School Sites in Briarwood - Online PetitionURL accessed February 17,2007
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps URL accessed February 17, 2007
[edit] External Links
- Local Area Planning
- City of Saskatoon Archives - A View From Above - HST-019-05 ...
- Narratives of Saskaton Picture of Saskatoon in 1890
