Riverbend, Calgary
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 9, 12 |
| Established | 1982 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Joe Ceci and Ric McIver |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.0 km² (1.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,020 m (3,346 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 10,319 |
| - Average Income | $78,574 |
| Website: Riverbend Community Association | |
Riverbend is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Glenmore Trail, to the east by 24 Street E and to the west by Deerfoot Trail. It is developed in the Bow River floodplain, on its escarpment and the upland plain.
Riverbend was established as a neighbourhood in 1982. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 and 12 Alderman Joe Ceci and Ric McIver.[3][1]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 10,319.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $78,574 in 2000, and there were 6.1% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 17.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 2.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 3.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
This neighborhood has one public elementary school: Riverbend Elementary School (K-6), and one Catholic school: Holy Angels Elementary School. (K-6)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c City of Calgary (2004). Ward 9 Profile.Ward 12 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Riverbend Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Riverbend Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
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