| Braeside | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1965 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Brian Pincott |
| Elevation | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,916 |
| • Average Income | $64,691 |
| Website | Braeside Community Association |
Braeside is a residential neighborhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located north of Anderson Road, south of Southland Drive, west of 14th Street SW and east of 24th Street SW.
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In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,182.[2][1] As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 19.6% of the housing was used for renting.[3]
In 2008 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,014, a 1.32% decrease from 2007, when the census registered 6,026 residents.[4]
There are two shopping complexes in the community, both strip malls. The larger complex located on Southland Drive is home to a Shoppers Drug Mart and a string of smaller retail and dining outlets. The other facility nestled in the corner of 24th Street and Braeside Drive is home to a Pizza Hut restaurant, a Tim Hortons, a KFC, a Subway sandwich shop, and several smaller retail and medical outlets, as well as a community police station. A number of convenience stores are also located in the neighbourhood. The majority of land use is residential, however.
Braeside is served by the Braeside Elementary public school. A Junior High School is located immediately north of the community.
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