Castleridge, Calgary

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Castleridge
Location of Castleridge in Calgary
Castleridge
Location of Castleridge in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°06′29″N 113°57′34″W / 51.10806, -113.95944
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant NE
Ward 3
Established 1980
Annexed 1961
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Jim Stevenson
Area
 - Total 1.4 km² (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation 1,090 m (3,576 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 6,180
 - Average Income $57,923
Website: Castleridge Community Association

Castleridge is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located east of the Calgary International Airport and is bounded by 64 Avenue N to the north, 44 Street E to the west, McKnight Boulevard to the south and Falconridge Boulevard to the east.

Castleridge was established in 1980 on land transferred from the Municipal District of Rocky View to the city in 1961. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 3 Alderman Jim Stevenson.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,180.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,923 in 2000, and there were 19.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 34.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 24.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 3 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Castleridge Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  3. ^ City of Calgary Website. The City of Calgary: Ward 3. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.

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Coordinates: 51°06′29″N 113°57′34″W / 51.10806, -113.95944 (Castleridge, Calgary)