Roxboro, Calgary
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| Roxboro | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1911 (Rideau Park) |
| 1923 (Roxboro) | |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Brian Pincott |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.0 km² (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,055 m (3,461 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 413 |
| - Average Income | $153,667 |
| Website: Roxboro Community Association | |
Roxboro is an inner city residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded to the north and west by the Elbow River and to the south by 33 Avenue S. West of Roxboro, in a bend of the Elbow River, lies the community of Rideau Park.
Rideau Park was established in 1911, and Roxboro in 1923. Buildings from that period still stand today. Both were designated as communities of the city in 1967. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 413 living in Roxboro proper, and another 651 living in Rideau Park.[4] Roxboro is one of Calgary's wealthyest neighbourhods, residents in this community had a median household income of $153,667 in 2000, and there were no low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 12.5% of the residents were immigrants. All buildings were single-family detached homes, and none of the housing was used for renting.[2] In Rideau Park, a proportion of 49.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 13% of the housing was used for renting.[5]
[edit] Education
The community is served by the Rideau Park Elementary & Junior High public school.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Roxboro Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Roxboro Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Rideau Park Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
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