Shaughnessy
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Shaughnessy is an almost entirely residential neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, spanning about 447 hectares[1] in a relatively central locale. It is bordered by 16th Avenue to the north, 41st Avenue to the south, Oak Street to the east, and Arbutus Street/West Boulevard to the west. Recent census estimates place its population at 9020, hailing from 2970 households[1].
The neighbourhood is characterized by the affluence of its residents: at an average annual household income of $136,252 and family income of $153,895[1] it is the wealthiest neighbourhood in Vancouver[2]. It is also the site of many historical homes, especially in First Shaughnessy. 51.5% of the neighbourhood's homes were built before or during World War II, compared with 20.8% for the city at large[1]. This is largely due to the 1981 First Shaughnessy Official Development Plan by-law, which promotes private property ownership and single-family dwelling, while limiting property subdivision and population density[3].
The neighbourhood was created in 1907 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, then the largest real estate developer in Canada. It was meant as an alternative to the West End, which was the traditional home for the budding city's elite[4]. Thanks to aggressive marketing by the Railroad, highly regulated development and a stronger degree of exclusiveness, it gradually took the latter's status over the past century.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Community Statistics Census Data: Shaughnessy (2001). Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
- ^ Information About Your Community (2007-06-04). Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
- ^ City of Vancouver (1998-04-01). "First Shaughnessy Official Development Plan". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
- ^ Walking Tour: Shaughnessy (2003-06-03). Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
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