Penbrooke Meadows, Calgary
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| Coordinates: 51°02′43″N 113°56′50″W / 51.04528°N 113.94722°WCoordinates: 51°02′43″N 113°56′50″W / 51.04528°N 113.94722°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 10 |
| Established | 1969 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Naheed Nenshi |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Andre Chabot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,057 m (3,468 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,382 |
| • Average Income | $49,602 |
| Website | Penbrooke Meadows Community Association |
Penbrooke Meadows is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Memorial Drive to the north, 68 Street E to the east, 52 Street E to the west and International Avenue to the south.
The area was annexed by Calgary in 1961 and Penbrooke Meadows was established in 1969. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 10 councillor.[1]
The postal code in this area is T2A.
Demographics[edit]
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Penbrooke Meadows had a population of 8,547 living in 3,212 dwellings, a 4.4% increase from its 2011 population of 8,188.[3] With a land area of 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi), it had a population density of 4,300/km2 (11,100/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $49,602 in 2000, and there were 24.5% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 32.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 29.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education[edit]
The community is served by G.W. Skene Elementary, James Short Memorial Elementary and Penbrooke Meadows Elementary public schools, as well as by St. Peter Elementary School (catholic).
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Penbrooke Meadows Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-14.
- ^ a b "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 10 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-14.
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