U of S Lands South Management Area, Saskatoon
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Nutana |
| Neighbourhood | U of S Lands South Management Area |
| Annexed | 1955-1959 |
| Construction | 1055-1959 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Municipal (Ward 8) |
| - Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| - Councillor | Glen Penner |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.67 km² (0.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 1,103 |
| - Average Income | $36,760 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
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U of S Lands South Management Area is an area of and located in east-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a categorized as a management area, as it lacks the residential, industrial or future development characteristics present in most neighbourhoods. The area is home to 1,103 residents living in residences belonging to the University of Saskatchewan. The neighbourhood is considered a lower-income area, with an average family income of $36,760, an average dwelling value of $221,222 and a home ownership rate of 0.2%.[1]
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[edit] History
The land for the U of S Lands South Management Area was set aside for the University of Saskatchewan upon its creation in 1907.[2]
In 1931, the provincially-funded School for the Deaf was opened. The building was renamed the R.J.D. Williams Buidling in 1982, after the school's longtime Dean of Residence. When deaf children were integrated into the regular school system in 1990, the School for the Deaf closed and the building was sold to the university.[3]
Griffiths Stadium is a football stadium belonging to the University of Saskatchewan. The original stadium was located on the corner of Cumberland Avenue and College Drive, and opened in 1936. The desire for a new stadium and the widening of College Drive led to the construction of the current stadium a few hundred metres east of the original site. It opened on June 23, 1967. Improvements were made to the stadium prior to the 1989 Jeux Canada Games, and again in 2006 prior to hosting the Vanier Cup.[4]
The McEwon Park residence complex was opened on October 2, 1970. Three high-rise buildings were initially built: 14-storey Seager Wheeler Hall housed single students living in small groups; 11-storey Assiniboine Hall housed married students without children and single students with shared accommodation; and 9-storey Souris Hall housed married students with children. A fourth tower, Wollaston Hall, was added in 1976.[5]
The Saskatoon Field House, a city-operated athletic facility, was officially opened on December 28, 1981.[6]
Stadium Parkade was build overtop of the former "Z lot" parking area to relieve parking pressure at the university campus. It was completed in 2004.[7]
[edit] Government and politics
The U of S Lands South Management Area exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon-Humboldt. It is currently represented by Brad Trost of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2006.
Provincially, the U of S Lands South Management Area lies within the constituency of Saskatoon Sutherland. It is currently represented by Joceline Schriemer of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, the U of S Lands South Management Area lies within ward 6. It is currently represented by Councillor Charlie Clark, first elected in 2006.
[edit] Institutions
[edit] Education
The University of Saskatchewan's Centre for Continuing and Distance Education (formerly the Extension Division) is located in the R.J.D. Williams Building.[8]
[edit] Parks and recreation
There are no city-administered parks within the U of S Lands South MA. However, much of the west section surrounding the McEwon Park residences and Griffiths Stadium is green space and is therefore utilized in the same manner as a park.
The Saskatoon Field House is a multi-use sports facility. It features an indoor track; indoor courts for tennis, badminton, soccer and basketball; a weight room; fitness/dance studios; and multipurpose rooms for meetings. [9]
Griffiths Stadium is home to the University of Saskatchewan's football team, the Huskies.
[edit] Commercial
There is no commercial development in this area. The closest businesses are in the northwest corner of the adjacent Varsity View neighbourhood. However, there are 3 home-based businesses.[10]
[edit] Location
U of S Lands South Management Area is located within the University Heights Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by College Drive to the north, 14th Street to the south, Circle Drive to the east, and Cumberland Avenue to the west. The only other road of note is Preston Avenue, which roughly bisects the area.
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[edit] References
- ^ U of S Lands South Management Area neighbourhood profile - 2006. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2006). Retrieved on 2008-05-14.
- ^ Populace Spring 2006. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2006). Retrieved on October 15, 2007.
- ^ R.J. Williams Building. University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
- ^ Griffiths Stadium. University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
- ^ McEwon Park Residence Complex. University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
- ^ City of Saskatoon - Municipal Manual 2007. City of Saskatoon - City Clerk's Office (2007). Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
- ^ Kerr, Don (Winter 2007). A Building Boom. Green and White. University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
- ^ Centre for Continuing & Distance Education. University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
- ^ Saskatoon Field House. City of Saskatoon - Leisure Services and Community Development. Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
- ^ Business Profile 2007. City of Saskatoon - Community Services Department - Development Services Branch (2007). Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
[edit] External links
- U of S Lands South Management Area neighbourhood profile - 2006
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
