Homelessness Count 2008

The Community University Institute for Social Research needs your help!

On May 22, 2008, the Institute will be conducting a homeless count in specific areas of downtown Saskatoon. The results will passed along to policy-makers and outreach workers with the hope of augmenting services.

For more information or to volunteer, please e-mail: homelesscount2008@gmail.com

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Housing Trends in Saskatoon

These slides came from a recent seminar by CMHC on housing in Saskatoon.  We posted here some of the more interesting statistics detailing the cost and how hard it is to find shelter in Saskatoon.  The second chart also mirror our own increase of usage at the Centre. 

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Riversdale Local Area Plan

This is a Public Service Announcement from the City of Saskatoon that may be of interest to some of you.

The City of Saskatoon City Planning Branch is hosting an Open House to showcase the Riversdale Local Area Plan Final Draft Report with the community:

Tuesday, April 15
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion 606 Spadina Crescent West

This is a drop-in event where the public is welcome anytime during the Open House.
The City of Saskatoon and the Riversdale Local Area Planning Committee (a committee of residents, property owners, business owners and other stakeholders) have been working on a comprehensive plan for Riversdale to help guide the growth and development of the neighbourhood.