Red Carpet, Calgary

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Red Carpet
Location of Red Carpet in Calgary
Red Carpet
Location of Red Carpet in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′26″N 113°56′22″W / 51.04056, -113.93944
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SE
Ward 10
Established 1969
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Andre Chabot
Area
 - Total 0.5 km² (0.2 sq mi)
Elevation 1,055 m (3,461 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 1,765
 - Average Income $37,565
Website: Red Carpet Community Association

Red Carpet is a community in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the eastern edge of the city, between the CN tracks, International Avenue and 68th Street SE. Elliston Park and Elliston Lake, the site of GlobalFest fireworks, are located immediately south of the community.

Condominiums in Red Carpet overlooking Elliston Park
Condominiums in Red Carpet overlooking Elliston Park


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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,765.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $37,565 in 2000, and there were 25.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 27.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, with the reminder (72.5%) being mobile homes, and 28.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 10 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Red Carpet Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
  3. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.

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Coordinates: 51°02′26″N, 113°56′22″W