Saskatchewans 2 largest cities are shedding the small city mentality [Video]

With thousands of people moving to Saskatoon and Regina each year, both cities are learning to cope with the challenges of becoming larger urban centres. One expert is describing this transition as a turning point.

“We’re going from a small- to medium-sized city to what could be considered large cities,” said Alan Wallace, Wallace Insights planning director.

Alan Wallace, the former director of planning for the City of Saskatoon, stated that both Saskatoon and Regina have experienced significant growth in recent years. This growth has led to major challenges, including housing shortages, social issues, transit concerns and safety.

He argues that both cities must adopt solutions designed for larger urban centres, such as bus rapid transit systems, something the City of Saskatoon has been working on.

“We have the population now to really build that system, and so that has started,” said Lesley Anderson, director of Planning and Development with …