Penbrooke Meadows, Calgary
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| Penbrooke Meadows | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 10 |
| Established | 1969 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Andre Chabot |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.0 km² (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,057 m (3,468 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 8,382 |
| - Average Income | $49,602 |
| Website: Penbrooke Meadows Community Association | |
Penbrooke Meadows is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Memorial Drive to the north, 68 Street E to the east, 52 Street E to the west and International Avenue to the south.
The area was annexed by Calgary in 1961 and Penbrooke Meadows was established in 1969. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 10 Alderman Andre Chabot.[3]
The postal code in this area is T2A.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 8,490.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $49,602 in 2000, and there were 24.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 32.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 29.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by G.W. Skene Elementary, James Short Memorial Elementary and Penbrooke Meadows Elementary public schools, as wellas by St. Peter Elementary School (catholic).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 10 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Penbrooke Meadows Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Penbrooke Meadows Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
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