Highland Park, Calgary
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| Highland Park | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 4 |
| Established | 1946 |
| Annexed | 1910 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Bob Hawkesworth |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.7 km² (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,075 m (3,527 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 3,496 |
| - Average Income | $37,766 |
| Website: Highland Park Community Association | |
Highland Park is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by McKnight Boulevard, to the east by Edmonton Trail, to the south by 32 Avenue N and to the west by 4 Street W. Confederation Park and Nose Hill Park are located in close proximity. The Queens Park Cemetery occupies the south-western corner of the neighbourhood, and the Highland golf course is developed in the north.
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910 and Highland Park was established in 1946. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 4 Alderman Bob Hawkesworth.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,496, with an additional 357 living in Queens Park Village.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $37,766 in 2000, and there were 23.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 13.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 48.7% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 64% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Queens Park Village
Queens Park Village is a small community that borders the Queens Park Cemetery, in the south-east corner of Highland Park. In 2006 the community had a population of 357.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $53,040 in 2000, and there were 20.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] Most of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 100% of the housing was used for renting.[5]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Buchanan Elementary School and James Fowler High public schools.
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c City of Calgary (2004). Ward 4 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Highland Park Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Highland Park Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Queens Park Village Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
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