Radisson Heights, Calgary

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Albert Park/Radisson Heights
Downtown skyline view from Radisson Heights
Downtown skyline view from Radisson Heights
Location of Albert Park/Radisson Heights in Calgary
Albert Park/Radisson Heights
Location of Albert Park/Radisson Heights in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′44″N 113°59′22″W / 51.04556, -113.98944
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SE
Ward 10
Established 1910
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Andre Chabot
Area
 - Total 1.7 km² (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation 1,085 m (3,560 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 6,098
 - Average Income $38,019
Website: Albert Park/Radisson Heights Community Association

Albert Park/Radisson Heights is a residential neighborhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the west by the Bow River and Deerfoot Trail, to the north by Memorial Drive and to the south by International Avenue. The community of Forest Lawn lies to the east.

Aerial view of Albert Park in winter, with Max Bell Center
Aerial view of Albert Park in winter, with Max Bell Center

This community, established in 1910, enjoys ample open space, is well provided with public and separate schools, has good access to shopping and city-wide transportation routes, and has views of the Bow River Valley, the Downtown and the Canadian Rockies.

However, like many communities in the inner city, it suffers from a number of problems such as shortcutting of nonlocal traffic, residential infill development that is insensitive to the block or the community at large. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[3]

It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 10 Alderman Andre Chabot.[4]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhoods of Albert Park and Radisson Heights have a combined population of 6,221.[5] Residents in this community had an median household income of $38,019 in 2000, and there were 35.1% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1]

As of 2000, 25.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 40.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 58% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Attractions

Albert Park and Radisson Heights are close to Downtown Calgary. Inglewood, Fort Calgary Historic Park and the Calgary Zoo, are just moments away. The Max Bell Centre (ice hockey arena) is located immediately west of Radisson Heights.

[edit] Education

This neighborhood has one public elementary school: Radisson Park Elementary School. (K-4)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 10 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-05.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Albert Park/Radisson Heights Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
  3. ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). Albert Park/Radisson Heights Area Redevelopment Plan. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
  4. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Albert Park/Radisson Heights Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
  5. ^ City of Calgary. Population by Community.

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Coordinates: 51°02′44″N, 113°59′22″W