Kelvin Grove, Calgary
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Kelvin Grove | |
Location of Kelvin Grove in Calgary | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Calgary |
Quadrant | SW |
Ward | 11 |
Established | 1960 |
Government [1] | |
- Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
- Alderman | Brian Pincott |
Area | |
- Total | 0.7 km² (0.3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,075 m (3,527 ft) |
Population (2006)[2] | |
- Total | 2,266 |
- Average Income | $52,468 |
Website: Kelvin Grove Community Association |
Kelvin Grove is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Glenmore Trail, to the east by Elbow Drive, to the south by 75 Avenue S and to the west by 14 Street W. The Rockyview General Hospital is located immediately west of the community.
Kelvin Grove was established as a neighbourhood in 1960. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,266.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $52,468 in 2000, and there were 12.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 18.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 53.9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 42.7% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Chinook Park Bilingual Elementary and Henry Wise Wood Senior High public schools.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Kelvin Grove Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Kelvin Grove Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
[edit] External links
Glenmore Reservoir | Mayfair Glenmore Trail |
Meadowlark Park |
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Rockyview General Hospital | Kingsland | ||||||
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Eagle Ridge | Chinook Park |