Braeside, Calgary
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| Braeside | |
| Location of Braeside in Calgary | |
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| Country | |
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| City | |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1965 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Brian Pincott |
| Elevation | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 6,182 |
| - Average Income | $57,728 |
| Website: Braeside Community Association | |
Braeside is a residential neighborhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located north of Anderson Drive, south of Southland Drive, west of 14th Street SW and east of 24th Street SW.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,182.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,728 in 2000, and there were 9.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 19.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Infrastructure
There are two shopping complexes in the community, both strip malls. The larger complex located on Southland Drive is home to a Shoppers Drug Mart and a string of smaller retail and dining outlets. The other facility nestled in the corner of 24th Street and Anderson Road is home to a Pizza Hut restaurant, a Tim Horton's, a KFC, a Subway sandwich shop, and several smaller retail and medical outlets, as well as a community police station. A number of convenience stores are also located in the neighbourhood. The majority of land use is residential, however.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Braeside Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
[edit] External links
- Federation of Calgary Communities - Braeside Community
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