| Southwood | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1959 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Brian Pincott |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,197 |
| • Average Income | $51,409 |
| Website | Southwood Community Association |
Southwood is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 98th Avenue (an alley north of Southland Drive) to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Anderson Road to the south and 14th Street SW to the west. Southland Drive passes through the northern part of the community.
The community is served by the Southland station of the C-Train LRT system. Southcentre Mall is located east from the neighbourhood.
Southwood was established in 1959. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.
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In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,197.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,409 in 2000, and there were 14% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 18.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 21% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 42.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
The community is served by the Ethel M. Johnson Elementary, Harold Panabaker Junior High and Foundations For the Future Elementary public schools, as well as St. Stephen Elementary & Junior High (catholic).
Commercial development in the neighbourhood includes the Southland Park complex.
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