Blairmore SDA, Saskatoon
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
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| Area code(s) | Area code 306 |
Blairmore Suburban Development Area (SDA) is an area in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada). It is a part of the west side community of Saskatoon. It lies (generally) north of the outskirts of the City and the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344, west of downtown Saskatoon, and the Core Neighbourhoods SDA, south of the North West Industrial SDA, and west of the Confederation SDA. Most of the Blairmore SDA consists of undeveloped land annexed by the city in the mid-2000s. A total of seven residential neighbourhoods are ultimately planned for the SDA, however as of 2008 only the Blairmore Suburban Centre has seen development.[1]
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[edit] Neighborhoods
- Blairmore Suburban Centre
- Kensington, a residential community immediately north of the Suburban Centre, was approved in 2011.[1]
- As noted above, at least six additional residential neighbourhoods are ultimately planned for the SDA.
[edit] Recreation Facilities
- Blairmore Civic Centre designated as the Shaw Centre track opened in the Fall of 2008. The swimming facilities opened fall 2009. They host an Olympic-sized swimming pool, family pool with waterslides, two hot tubs and diving platforms.
[edit] Shopping
- Approximately 315,000 square feet (29,300 m2) of retail to be constructed in Blairmore SDA [2]
- A Wal-Mart Supercentre - opened January 2010.
[edit] Education
The Blairmore Centre consists of a separate Bethlehem High School and public Tommy Douglas Collegiate as well as civic centre called The Shaw Centre.[3] Blairmore SDA is home to the following schools:
- New Tommy Douglas Collegiate, public secondary education opened in the fall of 2008[4]
- New Bethlehem Catholic High School, Catholic or separate secondary education, opened in the fall of 2008[5]
In addition, the SDA contains the Yarrow Youth Farm, a provincial correctional facility for at-risk youth, which was annexed by the City.
[edit] Other services
- A "District Centre" is planned in Neighbourhoods 6 and 7[1]
- The SDA contains the Smithville Cemetery, which dates back to 1901 and was annexed by the city with the rest of the SDA region, off 22nd Street/Highway 14.
[edit] Transportation
22nd Street (Highway 14) is a major thoroughfare through Saskatoon Highway 14 connects with Asquith, Biggar Wilkie, Unity, and Macklin en route to Alberta. The area is also accessed by Highway 7, which links Saskatoon to Calgary, Alberta and the west coast, and Secondary Highway 684, also known as Dalmeny Road, which was annexed by the city and provides a connection to Yellowhead Highway 16 and the town of Dalmeny.
Highway 7 is undergoing re-alignment to accommodate the construction process needed for this SDA. It currently follows Betts Avenue within the Blairmore Suburban Centre region, intersecting Highway 14/22nd Street with an at-grade intersection. Ultimately, Highway 7 will be aligned to link with Secondary Highway 684 at an interchange.
The only other main road currently servicing the SDA is the western leg of 33rd Street West, which according to the City's October 2008 Projected Growth Map is slated to eventually be replaced by an extension of the Claypool Drive thoroughfare. The western boundary of the SDA is marked by a transportation/utility corridor set aside for future construction of a perimeter highway.
[edit] City Transit
The Blairmore Suburban Centre is served by Route 23 on weekday peak hours and during the day. Service will presumably be expanded as the SDA is developed.
[edit] Location
| North: Corman Park No. 344 | ||
| West: Corman Park No. 344 | Confederation SDA | East:Confederation SDA |
| South: Corman Park No. 344 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Saskatoon, Projected Growth Map, October 10, 2008 (accessed Nov. 16, 2008)
- ^ City on retailer radar - December 5, 2006 URL accessed March 7, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Leisure ... URL accessed March 7, 2007
- ^ west sector development. URL accessed March 7, 2007
- ^ Sod-turning marks next chapter URL accessed March 7, 2007
- ^ Selling an Idea or a Product URL accessed January 27, 2007
[edit] External links
- City of Saskatoon · Departments · Infrastructure Services ...
- The Wayward Reporter COUNCIL FLIP-FLOPS ON BIG-BOX RULES HAVE BUSINESS OWNERS WORRIED. WILL DOWNTOWN BECOME THE HOLE IN SASKATOON’S CENTENNIAL DONUT? by Jeremy Warren
- SASKATCHEWAN INVESTS $30 MILLION IN INNOVATIVE SASKATOON SCHOOL ...
- City moves ahead on Blairmore Site
- Learning #06-415 - SASKATCHEWAN INVESTS $30 MILLION IN INNOVATIVE ...
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
Coordinates: 52°07′38″N 106°44′52″W / 52.1273°N 106.7478°W
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