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Parkland, Calgary

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Parkland
Location of Parkland in Calgary
Parkland
Location of Parkland in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°55′21″N 114°01′54″W / 50.9225, -114.03167
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SE
Ward 14
Established 1974
Annexed 1961
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Linda Fox-Mellway
Area
 - Total 2.1 km² (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation 1,035 m (3,396 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 4,046
 - Average Income $103,357
Website: Parkland Community Association

Parkland is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Canyon Meadows Drive, to the east by Bow Bottom Trail and to the south and west by Fish Creek Provincial Park. The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and Parkland was established in 1974. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 14 Alderman Linda Fox-Mellway.[3]

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Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 4,046.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $103,357 in 2000, and there were 4.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 14.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 0% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 2.2% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Prince of Wales Elementary public school and St. Philip Elementary School (catholic).

See also

References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 14 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Parkland Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Parkland Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.

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Coordinates: 50°55′21″N, 114°01′54″W

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