Parkdale, Calgary
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Parkdale | |
Location of Parkdale in Calgary | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Calgary |
Quadrant | NW |
Ward | 7 |
Established | 1948 |
Annexed | 1910 |
Government [1] | |
- Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
- Alderman | Druh Farrell |
Area | |
- Total | 0.6 km² (0.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,060 m (3,478 ft) |
Population (2006)[2] | |
- Total | 2,136 |
- Average Income | $59,209 |
Website: Parkdale Community Association |
Parkdale is a neighbourhood in the city of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 28 Street NW to the east, Foothills Hospital to the north, Shaganappi Trail NW to the west and the Bow River on the south. It was constructed as a post-World War II suburb, but is now an inner city neighbourhood.
It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 7 Alderman Druh Farrell.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,136.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $59,209 in 2000, and there were 13.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 13.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 39.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 39.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 7 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Parkdale Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
[edit] External links
Montgomery | University Heights Foothills Hospital |
St. Andrews Heights |
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Wildwood | Bow River Spruce Cliff |
Shaganappi |