Applewood Park, Calgary

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Applewood
Location of Applewood in Calgary
Applewood
Location of Applewood in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′41″N 113°55′42″W / 51.04472, -113.92833
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SE
Ward 10
Established 1982
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Andre Chabot
Area
 - Total 1.3 km² (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation 1,060 m (3,478 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 5,628
 - Average Income $65,724
Website: Applewood Community Association

Applewood Park is a residential neighborhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the eastern edge of the city, north of International Avenue. Elliston Park, the site of GlobalFest fireworks, is located south-west of the community.

Applewood was established in 1982 and is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 10 Alderman Andre Chabot.[3] The community has an area structure plan in place.[4]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 5,628.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $65,724 in 2000, and there were 14.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 38.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 1.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 11.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 10 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Applewood Park Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Applewood Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
  4. ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). Applewood Area Redevelopment Plan. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  5. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.

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Coordinates: 51°02′41″N, 113°55′42″W