Palliser, Calgary

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Palliser
Location of Palliser in Calgary
Palliser
Location of Palliser in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°57′53″N 114°06′37″W / 50.96472, -114.11028
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 11
Established 1967
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Brian Pincott
Area
 - Total 1.0 km² (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation 1,095 m (3,593 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 3,319
 - Average Income $57,603
Website: Palliser Community Association

Palliser is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Heritage Drive and the Glenmore Reservoir, to the east by 19 Street W, to the south by Southland Drive and to the west by 24 Street W. The Tom Brook Athletic Park is located within the neighbourhood.

Named after John Palliser, an early explorer and geographer of western Canada, the neighbourhood was established in 1967. Until 1991 it included the community of Pump Hill. 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 3,319.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,603 in 2000, and there were 7.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 20.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 40.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 36.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Nellie McClung Elementary School and John Ware Junior High School as well as by the St. Benedict Elementary School, a catholic school. Nellie McClung Elementary has a GATE program.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Palliser Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Palliser Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.

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Coordinates: 50°57′53″N, 114°06′37″W