Bankview, Calgary

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Location of Bankview in Calgary
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Location of Bankview in Calgary

Bankview is a neighbourhood in the South-West quadrant of the city of Calgary, Alberta.

Neighbourhod of Bankview, with Rocky Mountains in the background, seen from Calgary Tower
Neighbourhod of Bankview, with Rocky Mountains in the background, seen from Calgary Tower

The neighbourhood is bounded by 17th Avenue SW on the north, 26th Avenue SW on the south, 14th Street SW on the east and 19th Street SW on the west. It is a residential neighbourhood located south-west of the high density Beltline district of the inner city.

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[edit] History

William Nimmons purchased the lands of the present day Bankview neighbourhood in 1882, for ranching and farming. The land was bought back by the city during the 1900's economic boom, and was divided in the traditional grid system.[1]

The district saw a major redisign in 1950, allowing for higher density apartment buildings.

[edit] Demographics

In 2006, Bankview had a population of 5,068, 1.73% increase from 2005[2].

The neighbourhood is located in Ward 8 and is represented in the city council by alderman Madeleine King.[3]

[edit] Recreation

The Community Association operates a tennis court and maintains several playgrounds and small city parks throughout the neighbourhood.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Community of Bankview. Retrieved on January 21, 2007.
  2. ^ City of Calgary. Population by Community. Retrieved on December 12, 2006.
  3. ^ City of Calgary. Bankview Community Social Statistics. Retrieved on January 21, 2007.

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Coordinates: 51°02′06.4″N, 114°05′56.5″W

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