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From the StarPhoenix, this article touches on future plans for the U of S lands. Exciting, exciting possibilities!

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The U of S owns about 18 per cent of land within a five-kilometre radius of the downtown core, and owns about 1,800 acres of land within city limits, Florizone says.

As the university prepares to move some research to land outside of the city, what the U of S does with its city property -- much of it on the east side of Saskatoon along the riverbank -- could reshape Saskatoon.

The university could lease the land for residential and retail development, Florizone says. This, he adds, would help fulfil the city's goal of increasing population density while adding more revenue for university priorities.

The university will also continue to explore off-campus locations for more remote campuses. The Edwards school of business moved some of its programs into a downtown location and is looking to locate a proposed architecture school on 25th Street.