| Nutana Suburban Centre | |
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| — City of Saskatoon neighborhood — | |
| Market Mall sign | |
| Nutana Suburban Centre location map | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Nutana |
| Neighbourhood | Nutana Suburban Centre |
| Annexed | 1910-1919 |
| Construction | 1961-present |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal (Ward 7) |
| • Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| • Councillor | Bob Pringle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 2,962 |
| • Average Income | $34,474 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
Nutana Suburban Centre (sometimes abbreviated as Nutana SC) 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.[1]
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A 1913 map shows that the present-day Nutana Suburban Centre was a registered subdivision named Utopia.[2] The land however, was not annexed until the period between 1955 and 1959.[3] Development did not begin in earnest until the 1960s, when adjacent neighbourhoods like Brevoort Park 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.
Nutana 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, 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.[6]
Nutana SC is a part of the east division of the Saskatoon Police Service's patrol system.[7] Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services' east division covers the neighbourhood.[8] 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.[9]
Nutana SC has extensive commercial development. It is mainly concentrated in the southwest at Market Mall, 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.
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 Drive to the east. The few roads that exist inside these boundaries are a mix of local and collector roads.
| Holliston | Brevoort Park | Wildwood | ||
| Holliston - Nutana Park | Lakeview | |||
| Nutana Suburban Centre | ||||
| Nutana Park | Eastview | Lakeview |