| Stonebridge | |
|---|---|
| — City of Saskatoon neighborhood — | |
| Stonebrige community plan sign | |
| Stonebridge location map | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Nutana |
| Neighbourhood | Stonebridge |
| Annexed | |
| Construction | 1946-1960 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal (Ward 7) |
| • Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| • Councillor | vacant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 994 |
| • Average Income | $78,438 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
| Website | Stonebridge Community Association |
Stonebridge is a mostly residential neighbourhood located in south-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, consisting of low-density, single detached dwellings and a mix of medium-density apartment and semi-detached dwellings. As of 2009, the area is home to 994 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $67,642, an average dwelling value of $321,004 and a home ownership rate of 72.4%.[1]
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The first development in the area occurred with the purchase of land in 1976 by the University Drive Alliance Church. The congregation moved into their newly built facility, Circle Drive Alliance Church, in November 1979. Two adjacent buildings, a personal care home and senior citizens' home, were completed in 1986.[2]
The city formally annexed the land in the 1980s.[3] However, development did not begin until the mid-2000s,[4] with the construction of the Stonegate Shopping Centre. Stonegate's development was tied to the construction of an overpass at Clarence Avenue South over Circle Drive.[5][6] Home building began at about the same time as the Stonegate construction. The Clarence Avenue interchange was completed and opened to traffic on November 20, 2007.[7] Another interchange at Preston Avenue is planned as part of the South Circle Drive project.[8]
Stonebridge 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 area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Southeast. It is currently represented by Don Morgan of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Stonebridge lies within ward 7. The council seat is held by Mairin Loewen, elected in 2011.
As yet, no schools exist in Stonebridge. The community plan shows space allocated for schools in the center of neighbourhood, if the school boards decide to build facilities there.
Samaritan Place - long term care facility operated by Amicus Health Care Inc., a subsidiary of the Catholic Health Ministry of Saskatchewan. Currently under construction.[9]
The Stonebridge Community Association was formed in 2009 to advocate on civic and property development matters, and run affordable sport and recreation programs for children, youth and adults.[10]
Stonebridge is a part of the east division of the Saskatoon Police Services patrol system.[11] Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services' east division covers the neighbourhood.[12] Transit services to Stonebridge are provided by Saskatoon Transit on route No. 17 (University - Stonebridge via Clarence).[13]
At present, the major commercial district of Stonebridge is the Stonegate Shopping Centre, a big box commercial development in the northwest corner. Additional businesses are located south of Stonegate in an area called the Stonebridge Business Park, along Gordon Road. Other mixed-used districts that include retail space are planned for the center of the neighbourhood.
Stonebridge is located within the Nutana Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Highway 11 to the east, Clarence Avenue to the west, Circle Drive to the north, and the Canadian National Railway tracks to the south, . Streets are laid out in a typical hierarchy of arterial, collector and local roads.
| Avalon | Adelaide/Churchill - Nutana Park - Eastview | Lakeview | ||
| C.N. Industrial | R.M. of Corman Park | |||
| Stonebridge | ||||
| The Willows | R.M. of Corman Park | R.M. of Corman Park |