Falconridge, Calgary
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| Falconridge | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NE |
| Ward | 3 |
| Established | 1979 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Jim Stevenson |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.1 km² (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 10,229 |
| - Average Income | $48,512 |
| Website: Falconridge Community Association | |
Falconridge is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Falconridge Boulevard and 44 Street E to the west, 64 Avenue N to the north, 68 Street E to the east and McKnight Boulevard to the south.
The area was part of the Municipal District of Rocky View until it was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961. Falconridge was established in 1979. 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 10,229.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $48,512 in 2000, and there were 24.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 32% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 6.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 33% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Falconridge Elementary , Grant McEwan Elementary , O. S. Geiger Elementary and Terry Fox Junior High public schools, as well as by John XXIII Elementary & Junior High , Bishop McNally Junior & Senior High and John Paul II Elementary School (catholic).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 3 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Falconridge Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ City of Calgary Website. The City of Calgary, Ward 3. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
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