Parkhill/Stanley Park, Calgary

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Parkhill/Stanley Park
Location of Parkhill/Stanley Park in Calgary
Parkhill/Stanley Park
Location of Parkhill/Stanley Park in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°01′17″N 114°03′56″W / 51.02139, -114.06556
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 9, 11
Established 1910
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Joe Ceci and Brian Pincott
Area
 - Total 0.6 km² (0.2 sq mi)
Elevation 1,065 m (3,494 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 1,543
 - Average Income $60,937
Website: Parkhill/Stanley Park Community Association

Parkhill/Stanley Park is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Mission Road to the north, Macleod Trail to the east,Crescent Boulevard to the south and the Elbow River to the west. The Roxboro Park borders the community to the north and Stanley Park is established in the Elbow River valley.

This is one of Calgary's oldest neighborhoods, being established in 1910. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 and 11 Aldermen Joe Ceci and Brian Pincott.[3] The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[4]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,543.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $60,937 in 2000, and there were 13.6% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 14.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 32.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 43.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 9 Profile.Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Parkhill/Stanley Park Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Parkhill/Stanley Park Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  4. ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). Parkhill/Stanley Park Area Redevelopment Plan. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  5. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.

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Coordinates: 51°01′17″N, 114°03′56″W