Glastonbury, Edmonton

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Glastonbury is a newer residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

According to the 2001 federal census, all residences in Glastonbury were constructed after 1995.[1]

The most common type of residence, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for approximately seven out of every ten (72%) of all residences. Another two in ten (18%) are duplexes.[2] The remaining 9% of residences are split almost equally between row houses and apartment style condominiums in high rise buildings with more than five stories. Almost all (98%) of residences are owner occupied, with only two percent being rented.[3]

The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Whitemud Drive, on the east by Anthony Henday Drive, and on the south by 62 Avenue. Whitemud Drive provides access to destinations on the south side, including: Whyte Avenue, the University of Alberta. and Southgate Centre. The Anthony Henday provides access to destinations to the south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport.


[edit] Surrounding Neighborhoods

Breckenridge Greens Potter Greens Aldergrove
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Granville North Lymburn, Ormsby Place
West   Glastonbury    East
South
The Hamptons The Hamptons Jamieson Place

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD23/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/GLASTONBURY.pdf
  2. ^ Duplexes include triplexes and fourplexes.
  3. ^ http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/GLASTONBURY.pdf

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