REGINA — Regina’s long-awaited new neighbourhood has released a detailed concept plan.
Coopertown, first approved in 2017, saw construction in the area begin eight years later last September. The delay in the neighbourhood’s development was due to limited wastewater capacity.
Last year, Regina city council addressed wastewater capacity by front-ending the Northwest Regional Wastewater Lift Station, enabling new developments, including Coopertown.
An update on the area’s progress was provided through a “Coopertown Full Plan” document on the City of Regina’s website.
The plan details Coopertown's residential land use area, with 1,478 to 1,725 units and a population of 3,843 to 4,484 residents.
Coopertown also plans to have a flexible residential area of 66 to 101 units (accommodating upwards of 181 residents), a neighbourhood hub consisting of 191 to 319 units (projected population up to 574 residents), and a municipal reserve with potentially 65 units (maximum population of 169 residents).
In total, Coopertown could have a population between 4,474 and 5,602 residents.
Along with incorporating residents, Coopertown plans to utilize its neighbourhood hub for commercial use. Although a policy for the neighbourhood indicates the hub must be at least 50 per cent residential.
In the centre of Coopertown, a Central Gateway Park has been proposed, though the exact size is unclear.
Another smaller park is also planned in the southeast corner of the neighbourhood, with no details on its size.
The document states the land use concept plan must be approved by city council first. It’s unclear when council is expected to receive the report.
Regina could also make minor variations of the development without an amendment to the concept plan.
Coopertown is expected to house residents starting in 2027.
