Montgomery, Calgary
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 1, 7 |
| Established | 1911 |
| Annexed | 1963 |
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| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Aldermen | Dale Hodges Druh Farrell |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 3,713 |
| - Average Income | $42,795 |
| Website: Montgomery Community Association | |
Montgomery is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It's boundaries are Shaganappi Trail to the east, 32nd Avenue and Market Mall to the north, and the Bow River to the south and west. Immediately across the river to the west is the community of Bowness, itself a town until being annexed by Calgary in 1964.
Montgomery was incorporated as a town in Alberta in 1911, and was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1963.[3] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 1 and 7 Aldermen Dale Hodges and Druh Farrell. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[4]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,713.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $42,795 in 2000, and there were 24.7% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 18.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 11.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 32.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The Montgomery Junior High and Terrace Road Elementary public schools are located in this community.
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). and 7_profile.pdf Ward 1 and 7 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Montgomery Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Montgomery Community Association. Retrieved on 2007-05-23.
- ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). Montgomery Area Redevelopment Plan. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
[edit] External links
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