Inglewood, Calgary

Inglewood
Neighbourhood
Inglewood

Location of Inglewood in Calgary

Coordinates: 51°02′34″N 114°02′22″W / 51.04278°N 114.03944°W / 51.04278; -114.03944Coordinates: 51°02′34″N 114°02′22″W / 51.04278°N 114.03944°W / 51.04278; -114.03944
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant SE
Ward 9
Established 1875
Annexed 1911
Government[1]
 • Mayor Naheed Nenshi
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra
Elevation 1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 3,286
 • Average Income $47,040
Website Inglewood Community Association

Inglewood is a neighbourhood in central Calgary, Alberta, Canada, centred on 9th Avenue SE for several blocks east of the Elbow River and downtown. It also contains the Business Revitalization Zone of Inglewood.[3]

It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 9 councillor.

The postal code in this area is T2G.

Bridge into Inglewood from downtown

History

Inglewood has the distinction of being Calgary's oldest neighbourhood[4] and it is immediately across the Elbow river from Fort Calgary. The community was established in 1875 after the fort was built. It was developed by a group headed by Acheson Irvine, Major John Stewart and James Macleod. Ninth Avenue (formerly Atlantic Avenue) was probably the first "main street" in the city. Today, the neighbourhood is a shopping and arts district. It is also home to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, an urban wildlife refuge. Originally known as East Calgary or Brewery Flats, the community was not officially given the name Inglewood until 1911, when it was named after the nearby homestead established by Col. James Walker. (Walker also was responsible for setting aside the lands later used by the bird sanctuary).[5]

The community was placed under a mandatory evacuation order during the 2013 Alberta floods.[6]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Inglewood had a population of 3,564 living in 2,241 dwellings, a 2.6% increase from its 2011 population of 3,473.[7] With a land area of 2.5 km2 (0.97 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,426/km2 (3,690/sq mi) in 2012.[7][8]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $47,040 in 2000, and there were 20.8% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[9] As of 2000, 12.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 32.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 36.2% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Attractions

The district of Inglewood contains or is adjacent to a number of tourist attractions including Fort Calgary Historic Park, the Calgary Zoo, and the historic Deane House. The north boundary of the district is lined by the Bow River pathway.

Today, Inglewood promotes an arts and culture-filled district with more than 100 shops, boutiques and eateries attracting locals and tourists alike. It has been referred to as Calgary's hub of local music thanks to venues like the Ironwood Stage and Grill (formerly The Garry Theatre), The Blues Can, and the headquarters for the Calgary International Folk Festival.

Inglewood is also home to Sunfest, a one-day affair that attracts more than 30,000 people to the community for activities such as outdoor shopping, live musical performances and a country-themed celebrity pie-eating competition. Sunfest is generally held on the last Saturday in July each year. Since 2007, Inglewood has hosted the Bleak Midwinter Film Festival, founded by Inglewood residents Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis.[10] Additionally, the neighbourhood is home to the Calgary International Fringe Festival, the International Festival of Animated Objects and numerous stage performances, live music acts and art exhibitions throughout the year.

Since Inglewood is in an environmentally sensitive area at the confluence of the Elbow and the Bow rivers, it is also home to several nature preserves. These include the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary,[11] the Bow Habitat Station, Inglewood Wildlands Park, and the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery. Another attraction of Inglewood, is the direct access via 9th ave to downtown Calgary, Deerfoot Trail and International Avenue (17 Ave SE).

Eateries

Inglewood is filled with various places to dine whether you are on a budget or want to spend a romantic evening sipping fine wine. From burgers and fries at Inglewood Drive In, pizza at Inglewood Pizza and Without Papers Pizza, to gourmet food at The Rouge, you will be able to find a variety of dining experiences to meet your needs. For a list of all restaurants in Inglewood, visit Inglewood's neighborhood website.

Recreational

Inglewood is also home to the Inglewood Aquatic Centre. This facility was built and opened in 1963 originally as an outdoor pool. Several years later it was enclosed so that it would be usable year round. The land for the site of this swimming pool was donated to the City of Calgary by the Calgary Brewing and Malting Company Limited.

The Inglewood Aquatic Centre has a number of features and amenities.

References

  1. ↑ "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "Inglewood Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  3. ↑ "Inglewood Business Revitalizaton". Retrieved 2006-05-09.
  4. ↑ Alberta Heritage. Inglewood Main Street
  5. ↑ Humber, Donna Mae (1994). What's in a Name... Calgary? Volume II. Calgary: Detselig Enterprises. p. 88. ISBN 1-55059-154-1.
  6. ↑ article accessed online 24 June 2013
  7. 1 2 "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  9. ↑ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 9 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  10. ↑ "Bleak Midwinter Film Festival". Calgary Herald. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  11. ↑ Bird Studies Canada. "Inglewood Bird Sanctuary". Retrieved 2007-05-06.
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