Should 700-704 Central Ave Be Rezoned for Medium-Density Housing?
Official title: 700, 702 & 704 Central Ave
A developer wants to build apartments or townhouses on three properties at 700, 702, and 704 Central Avenue in Saskatoon. Right now, these sites are zoned for institutional uses like schools or community centres. The proposal would change that to allow medium-to-high density residential buildings.
Why This Matters
Live near Central Avenue? This could change what gets built in your neighbourhood. Instead of a school or community centre, you might see a mid-rise apartment building. More housing could mean more neighbours—and more traffic.
What Could Change
If approved, the zoning would shift from M1 (institutional) to RM4 (medium/high density residential). That opens the door for townhouses, stacked townhouses, or low-to-mid-rise apartment buildings. The Official Community Plan map would also change from 'Institutional' to 'Medium Density Residential.'
Key Issues
- Should these institutional sites be redesignated for medium-density housing?
- Is RM4 zoning (medium/high density) appropriate for this neighbourhood?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on the consultation page to understand what's being proposed.
- Contact Nicole Levine at nicole.levine@saskatoon.ca or (306) 975-8139 to share your feedback during the public consultation period.
- Attend the Public Hearing at City Council on January 28, 2026 to speak directly to councillors.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | Municipal Planning Commission Review | — | |
| January 28, 2026 | City Council Public Hearing | — |