Collingwood, Calgary

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Collingwood
Location of Collingwood in Calgary
Collingwood
Location of Collingwood in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°05′15″N 114°06′33″W / 51.0875, -114.10917
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 7
Established 1959
Annexed 1910
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Druh Farrell
Elevation 1,100 m (3,609 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,325
 - Average Income $55,208
Website: Triwood Community Association

Collingwood is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located immediately south of the Nose Hill Park and John Laurie Boulevard and west from 14th Street W. To the south it is bordered by Confederation Park, Canmore Park and the Confederation Park Golf course.

The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910, and Collingwood was established in 1959. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 7 Alderman Druh Farrell.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,325.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $55,208 in 2000, and there were 13.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 8.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 15% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 25.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 7 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Collingwood Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.

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Coordinates: 51°05′15″N, 114°06′33″W