Shawnee Slopes, Calgary

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Shawnee Slopes
Location of Shawnee Slopes in Calgary
Shawnee Slopes
Location of Shawnee Slopes in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°55′29″N 114°04′45″W / 50.92472, -114.07917
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 13
Established
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart
Area
 - Total 1.3 km² (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation 1,065 m (3,494 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 1,617
 - Average Income $86,450
Website: Shawnee Slopes Community Association

Shawnee Slopes is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the south by James McKevitt Road, to the east by Macleod Trail, to the north by Fish Creek Provincial Park and to the west by Evergreen Street. The Shawnee Slopes golf course is developed in the center of the community.

It was named for the Shawnee native people. Shawnee Slopes is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 13 Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,617.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $86,450 in 2000, and there were 6.6% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 20.1% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 14.7% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 13 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Shawnee Slopes Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Shawnee Slopes Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.

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Coordinates: 50°55′29″N, 114°04′45″W