Rutland Park, Calgary

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Rutland Park
Location of Rutland Park in Calgary
Rutland Park
Location of Rutland Park in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°01′15″N 114°08′10″W / 51.02083, -114.13611
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 8, 11
Established 1952
Annexed 1910
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman John Mar and Brian Pincott
Area
 - Total 0.9 km² (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation 1,125 m (3,691 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,264
 - Average Income $46,545
Website: Rutland Park Community Association

Rutland Park is an inner city residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Richmond Road and 33 Avenue, to the east by Crowchild Trail, to the south by Glenmore Trail and to the west by 37 Street W.

The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910 (under the name Sarcee Park) and Rutland Park was established in 1952.[3] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 8 and 11 Aldermen John Mar and Brian Pincott.[4]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,264.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $46,545 in 2000, and there were 15.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 13.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 8.9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 53% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Sir James Lougheed Elementary public school.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 8 Profile.Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Rutland Park Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  3. ^ Calgary Communities. Rutland Park Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
  4. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Rutland Park Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  5. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.

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Coordinates: 51°01′15″N, 114°08′10″W