Altadore, Calgary
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| Altadore | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1945 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Brian Pincott |
| Elevation | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 8,175 |
| - Average Income | $53,786 |
| Postal code | T3E |
| Website: Altadore Community Association | |
Altadore is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located between 14th Street and Crowchild Trail, south of the community of South Calgary. It is bordered by the Elbow River and the River Park to the south-east.
The Marda Loop[3] Business Revitalization Zone is located in the community, along 33rd and 34th Avenues SW.
Altadore was established in 1945. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[4]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 8,175.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $53,786 in 2000, and there were 13.6% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 11.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 37.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 41.2% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by King Edward Elementary and Junior High and Altadore Elementary public schools, as well as by Calgary Waldorf School, Glenmore Christian Academy and Lycee Louis Pasteur (private schools).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Altadore Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ Marda Loop Business Revitalization Zone. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). Altadore Area Redevelopment Plan. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
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