| Fairview | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 9 |
| Established | 1959 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Gian-Carlo Carra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,065 m (3,494 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,660 |
| • Average Income | $54,116 |
| Website | Fairview Community Association |
Fairview is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Glenmore Trail and 66 Avenue S, to the east by Blackfoot Trail, to the south by Heritage Drive and to the west by Macleod Trail. Fairmont Drive bisects the neighbourhood from north to south and Chinook Centre is located north-west from the community.
Fairview was annexed by Calgary in 1956. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra.[3]
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In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,660.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $54,116 in 2000, and there were 17.1% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 17.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 18.9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 27.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
The community is served by Fairview Bilingual Elementary & Junior High public school as well as by the West Island College (private).
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