Should a Temporary Parking Lot Be Allowed at 147 3rd Avenue South in Downtown Saskatoon?
Official title: 147 3rd Avenue South
Macro Properties wants to turn a vacant downtown lot into a temporary surface parking lot at 147 3rd Avenue South. The site is zoned for downtown commercial use, but parking lots need special approval. If granted, this would be a stepping stone toward a permanent parking lot application later.
Why This Matters
Live or work downtown? This could add more parking spots nearby. But it also means a vacant lot stays a parking lot instead of becoming housing or shops. Downtown residents may have views on whether more surface parking helps or hurts the neighbourhood.
What Could Change
City Administration could approve, modify, or deny this temporary parking lot. If approved, the lot could operate with reduced landscaping and surfacing requirements compared to permanent lots. The applicant plans to eventually apply for permanent status, which would require another approval process.
Key Issues
- Should a temporary surface parking lot be allowed in the downtown commercial district?
- Is this use compatible with surrounding downtown land uses?
How to Participate
- Contact the planner Gavin MacMillan at gavin.macmillan@saskatoon.ca or call 306-975-7728 with your questions or comments.
What Happened
The application was approved by City Administration on December 12, 2025.