Christie Park, Calgary
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| Neighbourhood | |
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| Coordinates: 51°02′22″N 114°10′36″W / 51.03944°N 114.17667°WCoordinates: 51°02′22″N 114°10′36″W / 51.03944°N 114.17667°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Established | 1990 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Naheed Nenshi |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Richard Pootmans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,205 |
| • Average Income | $102,664 |
| Postal code | T3H |
| Website | Christie Park Community Association |
Christie Park is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Strathcona Drive and the community of Strathcona Park to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, 17 Avenue S to the south and 69 Street W to the west.
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the Municipal District of Rocky View. Christie Park was established as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 6 councillor.[1]
Demographics[edit]
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Christie Park had a population of 2,196 living in 728 dwellings, a 0.7% increase from its 2011 population of 2,180.[3] With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,750/km2 (7,100/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $102,664 in 2000, and there were 8.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 19.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education[edit]
The community is served by Olympic Heights Elementary public school.
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). "Christie Park Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ 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 6 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
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