Fairview, Calgary
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| Fairview | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 9 |
| Established | 1959 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Joe Ceci |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.1 km² (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,065 m (3,494 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 3,660 |
| - Average Income | $54,116 |
| Website: Fairview Community Association | |
Fairview is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Glenmore Trail and 66 Avenue S, to the east by Blackfoot Trail, to the south by Heritage Drive and to the west by Macleod Trail. Fairmont Drive bisects the neighbourhood from north to south and Chinook Centre is located north-west from the community.
Fairview was annexed by Calgary in 1956. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,660.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $54,116 in 2000, and there were 17.1% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 17.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 18.9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 27.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Fairview Bilingual Elementary & Junior High public school as well as by the West Island College (private).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 9 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Fairview Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Fairview Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
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