Lawson Heights Suburban Centre, Saskatoon
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| City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods | |
|---|---|
| Lawson Heights Suburban Centre | |
| Lawson Suburban Development Area | |
| Population: | 1,545 |
| Average Family Income: | $49,025 |
| Average Household Size: | 1.6 |
| Homeownership: | 67.2% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $93,450 |
| Municipal Ward: | 5 |
| Gross Area | 148.50 Hectares 367.00 Aces |
| Statistics c2005 - [1] [2] | |
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 institution. It is situated just east of the North West Industrial SDA and near the South Saskatchewan River Lawson Heights Suburban Centre combines a proximity to amenities offered by a comprehensive industrial development and the scenic river and river bank park system.
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[edit] Location
Within the Lawson Suburban Development Area (West Side) is the neighbourhood of Lawson Heights Suburban Centre. With Saguenay Drive to the east for a short strip. This SC widens out in a triangular shape with La Ronge Road to the south, not including St. Anne's School, Primrose Drive continues on the south side. Warman Road or the Canadian National Railway line comprises the western most border. Pinehouse Drive and Lenore Drive comprise the northern border. Bishop James Mahoney School and Bishop James P. Mahoney Park are part of the Lawson Heights Suburban Centre.[3]
[edit] Shopping
- The Mall at Lawson Heights is located at the intersection of Warman Road and Primrose Drive. It hosted the first food court in a shopping mall complex for the City of Saskatoon.
[edit] See also
[edit] Layout
Bishop James Mahoney High School and Bishop James Park comprises the eastern border of the neighbourhood along Primrose Drive. A shopping mall complex, several satellite shopping strip malls, Lawson Civic Centre, high school, parks, apartments and condominiums are nestled within a residential neighbourhood set out in a court system layout. Bethany Tower , Bethany Villa and Primrose Chateau are senior's residences located in the Lawson Heights Suburban Centre. [4]
[edit] Recreation
- Saskatoon Kinsmen / Henk Ruys Soccer Centre.[5]
- Lawson Civic Centre opened in 1989 in conjunction with the [6]
- Saskatoons first wave pool
- Tropical beach like pool where the water starts at 0 and tapers off until finally reaching a depth of 6 feet (2 metres).
- Water Features such as whirl pool, and toddler's pool
- Multipurpose Room
- Indoor Playground
- Fitness Room
- Poolside Deck
- Outdoor Park area.[7]
[edit] Library
- Rusty MacDonald Branch Library located in the Lawson Civic Centre celebrated its grand opening in 1989. [8]
[edit] Education
[edit] Area Parks
- Bishop James P. Mahoney Park
- Umea Park
- Umea Vast Park - slated for upgrade
[edit] Transportation
[edit] City Transit
Lawson Heights Suburban Centre serviced by a Saskatoon Transit Bus Terminal Mall.
[edit] Location
| North: Silverwood Heights | ||
| West: North Industrial | Lawson Heights Suburban Centre | East: Lawson Heights |
| South: River Heights |
[edit] References
- ^ Neighbourhood Profiles
- ^ About Saskatoon - sellingsaskatoon.comURL accessed February 17, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM MapsURL accessed February 10, 2007
- ^ Primrose Chateau (Seniors' Directory- Saskatoon Public Library)URL accessed February 10, 2007
- ^ Saskatoon Kinsmen / Henk Ruys Soccer Centre.URL accessed February 7, 2007
- ^ Rusty MacDonald Branch Library
- ^ http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/leisure/facilities/lcc.aspCity of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Leisure ...URL accessed February 7, 2007
- ^ Saskatoon Public Library - Rusty Macdonald BranchURL accessed April 1, 2007
- ^ Bishop James Mahoney High School URL accessed February 7, 2007
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007
[edit] External links
- Local Area Planning
- Selling an Idea or a Product
- Saskatoon Retail Survey
- BPAR 2005.indd Business Profiles Newsletter
- Planning District Review Technical Report No. 1:
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
