Christie Park, Calgary

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Christie Park
Location of Christie Park in Calgary
Christie Park
Location of Christie Park in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′22″N 114°10′36″W / 51.03944, -114.17667
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 6
Established 1990
Annexed 1956
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Joe Connelly
Area
 - Total 1.1 km² (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation 1,210 m (3,970 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,205
 - Average Income $102,664
Postal code T3H
Website: Christie Park Community Association

Christie Park is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Strathcona Drive and the community of Strathcona Park to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, 17 Avenue S to the south and 69 Street W to the west.

The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the Municipal District of Rocky View. Christie Park was establishd as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Craig Burrows.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,205.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $102,664 in 2000, and there were 8.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 19.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Olympic Heights Elementary public school.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Christie Park Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Christie Park Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.

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Coordinates: 51°02′22″N, 114°10′36″W