Braeside, Calgary

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Braeside
Location of Braeside in Calgary
Braeside
Location of Braeside in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°57′14″N 114°06′20″W / 50.95389, -114.10556
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 11
Established 1965
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Brian Pincott
Elevation 1,095 m (3,593 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 6,182
 - Average Income $57,728
Website: Braeside Community Association

Braeside is a residential neighborhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located north of Anderson Drive, south of Southland Drive, west of 14th Street SW and east of 24th Street SW.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,182.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,728 in 2000, and there were 9.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 19.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Infrastructure

There are two shopping complexes in the community, both strip malls. The larger complex located on Southland Drive is home to a Shoppers Drug Mart and a string of smaller retail and dining outlets. The other facility nestled in the corner of 24th Street and Anderson Road is home to a Pizza Hut restaurant, a Tim Horton's, a KFC, a Subway sandwich shop, and several smaller retail and medical outlets, as well as a community police station. A number of convenience stores are also located in the neighbourhood. The majority of land use is residential, however.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Braeside Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
  3. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.

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Coordinates: 50°57′14″N, 114°06′20″W