| Lakewood Suburban Centre | |
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| — City of Saskatoon neighborhood — | |
| Lakewood S.C. entrance sign | |
| Lakewood SC location map | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Lakewood |
| Neighbourhood | Lakewood Suburban Centre |
| Annexed | 1975-1984 |
| Construction | 2001-present |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal (Ward 9) |
| • Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| • Councillor | Tiffany Paulsen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 1,516 |
| • Average Income | $92,396 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
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 to 1,516 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high-income area, with an average family income of $92,396, an average dwelling value of $218,811 and a home ownership rate of 97.7%.[1][2]
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The land for the Lakewood Suburban Centre was annexed between 1975 and 1984.[2] 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.[3] 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 neighborhood 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.
Lakewood SC exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne Yelich of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2006.
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.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lakewood SC lies within ward 9. It is currently represented by Councillor Tiffany Paulsen, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006.
There are no schools in Lakewood SC. The nearest schools are in the neighbouring Lakeridge subdivision.
Because of the growing population of the southeast part of Saskatoon, a new fire station is being built at 207 Slimmon Road (the corner of Herold Road and Slimmon Road).[4] Construction officially began on Fire Station #8 on August 17, 2009. It will cost $5.4 million to build and will be operational by July 2010.[5]
Lakewood SC has commercial development concentrated around the corner of Herold Road and Slimmon Road. At present there is a Shopper's Drug Mart, doctor's office, dental office, salon, tanning parlor and Blockbuster in a strip-mall building, with some room for expansion, as well as a standalone grocery store. Across Slimmon Road, another strip-mall and a bank and a restaurant are being built. In addition, there is an Extra Foods on Herold Road.
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 Southeast Development Area, which includes the future neighbourhood of Rosewood.
| Wildwood | Briarwood | Briarwood | ||
| Lakeridge | Rosewood | |||
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| Lakeridge | Rosewood | Rosewood |