Patterson, Calgary
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Established | 1983 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
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| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Craig Burrows |
| Elevation | 1,205 m (3,953 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 4,141 |
| - Average Income | $78,786 |
| Postal code | T3H |
| Website: Patterson Community Association | |
Patterson is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Sarcee Trail to the east and north, Bow Trail to the south, 69 Street to the west and Old Banff Coach Road to the south. Edworthy Park, developed in the Bow River valley, borders the community to the north and east.
It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Craig Burrows.[3]
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[edit] History
Before annexation, the area consisted of mostly acreages. It was named after the Patterson family, who owned much of the land. Prior to that, it was knows as Broadcast Hill, for the 250 m (820 ft) CFCN re-transmission tower located here.
Originally, the University of Alberta was to be located on the site of the present day community; however, Edmonton was ultimately chosen as the site of the campus.[4]
The lands were annexed to the city of Calgary in 1956 and Patterson Heights was established as a neighborhood in 1983. During the planning phase, in the early 1980s, Patterson Heights was referred to as Strathcona Cell "A".[4]
During the XV Olympic Winter Games in 1988, the Broadcast Hill Media Village was located in Patterson Heights. The apartments have since been converted into condominiums.
[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 4,141.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $78,786 in 2000, and there were 8.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 23.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 28.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 23% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Patterson Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Patterson Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Patterson Heights (Strathcona Cell "A"): Revised Concept Plan and Supporting Information. Retrieved on 2007-07-22.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
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