Spruce Cliff, Calgary

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Spruce Cliff
Location of Spruce Cliff in Calgary
Spruce Cliff
Location of Spruce Cliff in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°03′02″N 114°08′22″W / 51.05056, -114.13944
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 6
Established 1950
Annexed 1910
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Joe Connelly
Area
 - Total 0.6 km² (0.2 sq mi)
Elevation 1,125 m (3,691 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,827
 - Average Income $42,025
Postal code T3C
Website: Spruce Cliff Community Association

Spruce Cliff is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by the CPR tracks and the Bow River, to the east by the Shaganappi golf course and 33 Street W, to the south by Bow Trail and to the west by 37 Street W. It is home to Dan Merrett, King of Fail.

The land was annexed in 1910, and Spruce Cliff was established in 1950. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Joe Connelly.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighborhood had a population of 2,827.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $42,025 in 2000, and there were 31.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 28% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 53.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 65.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Spruce Cliff Elementary public school.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Spruce Cliff Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Spruce Cliff Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

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Coordinates: 51°03′02″N 114°08′22″W / 51.05056, -114.13944 (Spruce Cliff, Calgary)