Here is some more information on the Junction open house on Wednseday, March 14th.
Concept Plan
The Junction is located at the intersection of three Saskatoon neighbourhoods, Pleasant Hill, Riversdale, and West Industrial, separated by the CP Rail line. The area’s proximity to larger redevelopment projects such as the Pleasant Hill Village, Monarch Yards, Station 20 West, and increased interest by the private sector for redevelopment is triggering the need for a comprehensive concept plan for the area.
Background
Between 2001 – 2008, three neighborhood plans were adopted through the local area planning process. The three Local Area Plans (LAPs) focused on various improvements for each particular neighborhood.
The primary recommendations focused on:
Pleasant Hill (2002): Safety and reversing the effects of socio-economic decline.
West Industrial (2004): Formalizing the historic industrial area by improving traffic flow and infrastructure, recognizing its future desirability once the south bridge is complete.
Riversdale (2008): Renewal of the historical 20th Street business district and larger improvements near the river.
Highlights of Local Area Plan Improvements to date
Pleasant Hill Village which includes construction of a new school, 90 housing units, park space, and 75 new seniors housing units; a number of sidewalk installations in the area; financial assistance with Monarch Yards housing/library and Station 20 West developments.
West Industrial– Street paving & sidewalk installation; adoption of a comprehensive concept plan; 17th Street green space linkage; historical chronology report.
Riversdale – Land use changes and new zoning districts to facilitate redevelopment and reinvestment; the creation of a vacant lot program and incentives; urban design features on 20th Street.
Desired Outcomes of the Process
The purpose of the Junction Concept Plan is to link together redevelopment projects in the three neighborhoods by recommending public realm improvements, identifying future uses for vacant/contaminated lands, increasing investor confidence, and to collate and prioritize past studies and recommend improvements within the area.
A steering committee of representatives from the City, the Riversdale BID, and the Community Association has been formed to oversee and guide the development of the concept plan.
For more information or opportunities to get involved, please visit: The Junction – Public Open House Wednesday, March 14, 2012 La Troupe du Jour Lobby (914 20th Street W) 4:00-8:00 PM (Soup and Buns will be served) www.saskatoon.ca (looking under ‘N’ for Neighbourhood Planning -The Junction)
Please direct any questions to: Courtney Johnson Gosselin Senior Planner (306) 975-3465 Courtney.johnson@saskatoon.ca
