Scenic Acres, Calgary
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| Scenic Acres | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 1 |
| Established | 1981 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Dale Hodges |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.4 km² (1.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,871 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 9,368 |
| - Average Income | $100,156 |
| Website: Scenic Acres Community Association | |
Scenic Acres is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Crowchild Trail, to the east by Nose Hill Drive, to the west by Stoney Trail and to the south by Nose Hill Drive.
The area was annexed by the City of Calgary in the 1960s, and the neighbourhood was established in 1981. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 1 Alderman Dale Hodges.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 9,368.[4] Residents in this community had a [[me
dian household income]] of $100,156 in 2000, and there were 4.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 17.5% of the residents were immigrants. All buildings were single-family detached homes, and only 2.7% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Crowfoot LRT Station
In late 2008, a LRT station called "Crowfoot Station" will be open serving the Scenic Acres Community and the Crowfoot Business Centre. This station will extend from Dalhousie Station and will have approximately 1,350 park and ride stalls. [5]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Monsignor E.L. Doyle Elementary (catholic) and Scenic Acres public school.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 1 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Scenic Acres Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Scenic Acres Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ The City of Calgary: Northwest LRT Extension
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