Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, Calgary

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Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill
Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, Calgary (Calgary)
Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, Calgary
Location of Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°03′54″N 114°06′12″W / 51.065, -114.10333
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 7
Established 1953
Annexed 1906
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Druh Farrell
Area
 - Total 1.3 km² (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation 1,090 m (3,576 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,903
 - Average Income $59,502
Website: Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill Community Association

Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill is an inner suburban neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located north of the Hillhurst and West Hillhurst communities, the boundaries of the district are 16th Avenue N (Trans-Canada Highway)to the north; 14th Street W to the east; Lane north of 7th Avenue N to 19th Street W and 8th Avenue N to the south; and Crowchild Trail, 12th Avenue N, Juniper Road, and 22nd Street W to the west. Lions Park C-Train station is located within the community. The community is built on an escarpment and is popular for its views of downtown to the south and the Rocky Mountains to the west.

The community was annexed by the city of Calgary in 1906, and it was established as a neighbourhood in 1953.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,903.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $59,502 in 2000, and there were 7.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 15.1% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 21.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 21.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

In 2006, there was one school in the district:

  • Briar Hill Elementary School - Public

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 7 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-19.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-19.
  3. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-19.

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Coordinates: 51°03′54″N, 114°06′12″W