Tuxedo Park, Calgary
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| Tuxedo Park | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NE |
| Ward | 9 |
| Established | 1929 |
| Annexed | 1910 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Joe Ceci |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 4,454 |
| - Average Income | $40,383 |
| Website: Tuxedo Park Community Association | |
Tuxedo Park is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. The inner city community is bounded to the north by 32 Avenue N, by Edmonton Trail to the east, the Trans-Canada Highway to the south and 2 Street W. The community is bisected by Centre Street from north to south.
Tuxedo was annexed by the city in 1910 and it was established as a neighbourhood in 1929. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 4,454.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $40,383 in 2000, and there were 20.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 17.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 46.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 55.2% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
Balmoral Junior High public school and St. Paul School (Catholic) are located in Tuxedo Park. Kindergarten to Grade 6 students attends Buchanan, Rosedale, and Mount View Elementary Schools. Grades 7-9 students attends G. P. Vanier Junior High School and Balmoral Junior High School. Grades 10-12 students attends either James Fowler High School or Cresent Heights High School. There is also an adult ESL school on 130 28th Avenue NE (Chinook Learning Services).
[edit] Transportation
Major Roads:
- Centre Street North, cuts through Tuxedo Park (north-south)
- Edmonton Trail North (east border)
- 16 Avenue North / Trans-Canada Highway (south border)
- 32 Avenue North (north border)
- 20 Avenue North (cuts through Tuxedo Park (west-east)
- 4 Street NW (located nearby the west side)
- 12 Avenue N (located nearby the south side)
Bus Routes (Calgary Transit, May 2007):
- Route 2 Killarney 17th Avenue/Mount Pleasant (located nearby, serving 4 St NW and 12 Avenue N)
- Route 3 Elbow Drive/Sandstone (Centre Street N)
- Route 4 Huntington (Edmonton Trail N)
- Route 5 North Haven (Edmonton Trail N)
- Route 17 Spruce Meadows/Renfrew (located nearby, serving 12 Ave N and Centre Street N)
- Route 19 16th Avenue North (16 Ave N)
- Route 62 Hidden Valley Express (Centre Street N)
- Route 64 MacEwan Express (Centre Street N)
- Route 109 Harvest Hills Express (Centre Street N)
- Route 116 Coventry Hills Express (Centre Street N)
- Route 119 16th Avenue North (16 Ave N)
- Route 142 Panorama Hills Express (Centre Street N)
- Route 301 North-West BRT (Centre Street N)
[edit] Landmarks and Attractions
- Confederation Park (4 St NW)
- Tuxedo Park (Centre St N, 1 St NE, 2 St NE, 28 Ave NE, 29 Ave NE, 30 Ave NE)
- Queen's Park Cemetery (4 St NW)
[edit] Local Businesses
- Centex Tuxedo Gas Station (Centre St NW & 23 Ave)
- Safeway Beacon Heights (1818 Centre St NE)
- Beacon Heights (18 Ave & Centre St NE)
- 7-Eleven (Centre St NW & 28 Ave)
- Esso (Edmonton Tr NE & 31 Ave)
- Family Grocerteria (2616 Centre Street NE)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 9 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Tuxedo Park Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Tuxedo Park Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
[edit] External links
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