MacEwan, Calgary

MacEwan
—  Neighbourhood  —
Aerial view of MacEwan and Sandstone Valley in winter
Location of MacEwan in Calgary
Coordinates:
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quarant NW
Ward 4
Established 1982
Government[1]
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Alderman Gael MacLeod
Elevation 1,150 m (3,773 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 5,372
 • Average Income $74,045
Website MacEwan Community Association

MacEwan is a suburban neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The primarily low-density residential community is located directly north of Nose Hill Park and is bounded by Country Hills Boulevard to the north, 14th Street W to the east, Shaganappi Trail to the west, and Nose Hill to the south.

Development of the community began in 1982, and was recently completed. It was named for John Walter Grant MacEwan, Calgary mayor and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 4 Alderman Gael MacLeod.

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Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 5,483.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $74,045 in 2000, and there were 9.7% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. 9.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Monsignor N. Anderson Elementary (catholic) and Simons Valley Elementary public school.

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