Stonebridge, Saskatoon
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Nutana SDA |
| Residential Neighbourhood | Stonebridge |
| Annexed | 1985-1989[1] |
| Construction | 2005 |
| Government Neighbourhood Association | |
| - Type | Municipal Ward |
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| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 262 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
| City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods | |
Stonebridge is a primarily residential community currently under development on the south side of the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Located in the city's Nutana Suburban Development Area, Stonebridge is located south of Circle Drive (Saskatchewan Highway 16 and 11). It is bordered to the west by Clarence Avenue and to the east by Louis Riel Trail (aka Saskatchewan Highway 11), though as of the end of 2007 construction is primarily focused on the western half of the district between Clarence and Preston avenues.
The southern boundary is the Canadian National Railway tracks, which delimits this quadrilaterally shaped neighbourhood. Although plans for a residential neighbourhood in the area date back to the early 1980s, construction finally started in 2005. [2] This was some two decades after the land was annexed from the rural municipality of Corman Park No. 344, Saskatchewan.[1] A big box commercial area is currently under development in the northwest corner of the community, including a Wal-Mart and Home Depot, and Stonebridge also incorporates Circle Drive Alliance Church and associated seniors residence, which were both built in the late 1970s. Nearby amenities include The Willows Golf and Country Club and Saskatoon Auto Mall. [3] As of 2006 there were only approximately 262 residents in this new area. [4]
A business park is also being developed on the western side of Stonebridge, just east of Clarence Avenue.
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[edit] Transportation
As a result of the increased traffic south of Circle Drive, a new Clarence Avenue and Circle Drive interchange was constructed providing an arterial roadway overpass of Clarence Ave over Circle Drive. Construction began in 2006 was completed by the end of 2007. [5] A further interchange at Circle Drive and Preston Avenue will also be built, though the City of Saskatoon has yet to finalize a construction timetable. Long-term plans call for Victor Road to be constructed as a new access road into the eastern half of Stonebridge, connecting with Louis Riel Trail/Highway 11 via an interchange.
[edit] Geography
Community Land Use Plan. Community Features.
Strong locational advantages that will appeal to potential residents.
A new and innovative approach to suburban design offering a diverse mix of land uses and wide range of housing choices.
Architectural Guidelines promoting a consistent quality and design theme.
Enhanced entrance treatments providing a strong sense of arrival and attractive visual backdrop.
Open space system integrating more than 208 acres of park, perimeter buffer and ponds, wetlands.
Heritage recognition of earlier residents through commemoration of Moose Jaw Trail and archaeological sites.
Commercial/Business Service area provides alternatives for business location and opportunities to live closer to work.– Image Stonebridge Community Plan
The roads are laid out in a court system styling. Not all roads are named as of this date, however the initial naming system is presented thusly:
- Alm Crescent
- Assaly Crescent, Bay
- Blackstock Crescent
- Borlase Cove
- Brainerd Crescent
- Cope Crescent, Lane, Way
- Cornish Road
- Fawcett Crescent
- Galloway Road
- Gordon Road
- Hettle Cove
- Laycock Crescent
- LeVattey Crescent
- Lewin Crescent
- Lynd Crescent, Lane, Place
- Martin Crescent
- McBeth Crescent
- McIntosh Crescent
- Stepney Crescent
- Stonebridge Boulevard
- Wellman Crescent
- Willis Crescent, Lane, Way
[edit] Economy
- See also: List of shopping malls in Saskatoon
The big box retail development, the Stonegate Shopping Centre, is located on the west side of the community with Wal-Mart and Home Depot as the anchors. The next closest major retail is the Market Mall shopping centre to the north.
[edit] Schools
The planned layout for the community includes provisions for both public and separate (Catholic) school sites, but as of 2008 no school construction announcements have been made.
[edit] Location
| North: Adelaide/Churchill - Nutana Park - Eastview | ||
| West: CN Industrial | Stonebridge | East: Saskatchewan Highway 11] |
| South: Corman Park No. 344, Saskatchewan |
[edit] References
- ^ a b City Planning Branch, Community Services Department, City of Saskatoon (Volume 8, Issue 1 • Spring 2006). Populace Spring 2006. Retrieved on 2007-05-22.
- ^ Selling an Idea or a Product. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.
- ^ Point2 Technologies Inc. (1996-2007), Saskatoon, Stonebridge, <http://homes.point2.com/Neighborhood/CA/Saskatchewan/Saskatoon/Stonebridge-Real-Estate-Agent.aspx>. Retrieved on 28 October 2007
- ^ Neighborhood Profiles, <http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/city_planning/resources/neighbourhood_demographics/brevoort_park.pdf>. Retrieved on 28 October 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Infrastructure Services .... Retrieved on 2007-10-28.
- ^ City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007
[edit] External links
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
