South Calgary, Calgary
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| South Calgary | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 8 |
| Established | 1914 |
| Annexed | 1907 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | John Mar |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.1 km² (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,115 m (3,658 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 3,420 |
| - Average Income | $38,012 |
| Postal code | T2T |
| Website: South Calgary Community Association | |
South Calgary is a residential neighborhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located between 14th St west and Crowchild Trail. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[3]
The community maintains an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a community hall and several city parks.[4] The Alexander Calhoun Branch of the Calgary Public Library is also located in the area.
South Calgary was established in 1914 on land annexed by the City of Calgary in 1907. However, the area remained largely undeveloped until the early 1950s.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, the neighbourhood had a population of 3,420.[5] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 8 Alderman John Mar[4], on a provincial level by Calgary Currie MLA Dave Taylor, and at federal level by Calgary Centre MP Lee Richardson.
Residents in South Calgary have a median household income of $38,012 (2000), and 28.2% low-income residents live in the neighborhood.[2] 61.1% of the properties were used for renting in 2001.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ City of Calgary (2004). Ward 8 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-07-01.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). South Calgary - Community Social Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-04.
- ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). South Calgary Area Redevelopment Plan. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ a b Federation of Calgary Communities. South Calgary. Retrieved on 2007-05-04.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-04.
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