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Silverspring, Saskatoon

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official_name	Silverspring
settlement_type	Neighborhood
image_skyline	Silverspring_Sign.jpg
imagesize	270px
image_caption	Silverspring entrance sign
image_map	Silverspring_map.png
mapsize	270px
map_caption	Silverspring location map
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subdivision_type	Country
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subdivision_type1	Province
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subdivision_type2	City
subdivision_name2	Saskatoon
subdivision_type3	Suburban Development Area
subdivision_name3	University Heights
subdivision_type4	Neighbourhood
subdivision_name4	Silverspring
government_type	Municipal (Ward 10)
leader_title	Administrative body
leader_name	Saskatoon City Council
leader_title1	Councillor
leader_name1	Zach Jeffries
leader_title2	MLA
leader_name2	Paul Merriman
leader_title3	MP
leader_name3	Corey Tochor
established_title	Annexed
established_date	1955-1959
established_title2	Construction
established_date2	1986-2001
established_title3
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area_total_km2	1.78
population_as_of	2006
population_total	4,936
population_blank1_title	Average Income
population_blank1	$85,084
timezone	UTC
utc_offset	-6
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postal_code_type
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footnotes	List of neighbourhoods in Saskatoon

Silverspring is a residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, composed mostly of low-density, single detached houses. As of 2007, the area is home to 4,936 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high income area, with an average family income of $85,084, an average dwelling value of $322,670 and a home ownership rate of 97.8%.{{cite web |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110706203015/http://ww8.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/PlanningDevelopment/Documents/Research/Neighbourhood_profiles/2007/silverspring.pdf |url-status = dead |archive-date = 2011-07-06 According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $407,171.{{cite web

History

The majority of Silverspring was constructed during the early 1990s Till 2000, on land formerly administered by the University of Saskatchewan. The land for the Silverspring community was annexed between 1955, and 1959;. Development started in 1986 however due to the recession and housing downturn, the majority of residential building construction was done after 1991, and a small amount of construction was just one decade before this.

Notable Saskatoon athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour. They include Diane Jones Konihowski, Hal Laycoe, Catriona Le May Doan and Vera Pezer.

Government and politics

Silverspring exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—University. It is currently represented by Corey Tochor of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2019.

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Silverspring-Sutherland. It is currently represented by Paul Merriman of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2016.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Silverspring lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Zach Jeffries, first elected in 2012.

Institutions

Education

École St. Mother Teresa School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools{{cite web
École Silverspring School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division{{cite web
Adjacent to University of Saskatchewan lands, with some U of S lecture and research facilities located across Central Avenue from Silverspring. The main campus is several kilometres away.
The Regional Psychiatric Centre is located on Central Avenue, between Garvie Road and Somers Road

Parks and recreation

Christine Morris Park - 0.6 acres
Dave King Park - 0.6 acres
Silverspring Park - 19 acres

The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands is 34 acres of preserved, uncultivated prairie grassland. Many types of plants, such as grasses, lichens, wildflowers and fungi can be found in this ecosystem.{{cite web

Silverspring is also immediately adjacent to the Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.

The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities.{{cite web

Commercial

At present, no parts of Silverspring have commercial development though a couple of lots on Central Avenue have been set aside for neighbourhood commercial. 103 home-based businesses exist in the area. The closest major commercial is the nearby University Heights commercial area accessed via Attridge Drive to the east, and the Preston Crossing big box development to the west.

Location

Silverspring is located within the University Heights Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Agra Road to the north, Attridge Drive to the south, Central Avenue to the west, and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo to the east. City maps show Agra Road replaced by a new arterial named Fedoruk Road as the northern boundary.

References

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