Highwood, Calgary
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| Highwood | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 4 |
| Established | 1954 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Bob Hawkesworth |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.9 km² (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,110 m (3,642 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 2,152 |
| - Average Income | $57,663 |
| Website: Highwood Community Association | |
Highwood 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 4 Street W, to the south by 40 Avenue N and to the west by John Laurie Boulevard. Nose Hill Park is located west of the community.
Highwood was established in 1954. 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 2,152.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,663 in 2000, and there were 7.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 15.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 20.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 30.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The cmmunity is served by Colonel Irvine Junior High and Highwood Bilingual Elementary public schools.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 4 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Highwood Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Highwood Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
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