Shawnessy, Calgary
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| Shawnessy | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 13 |
| Established | 1981 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Diane Colley-Urquhart |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.7 km² (1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,060 m (3,478 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 9,498 |
| - Average Income | $72,687 |
| Website: Shawnessy Community Association | |
Shawnessy is a suburban residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Shawnessy Boulevard to the south, MacLeod Trail to the east, 162 Avenue S to the south and 14 Street W to the west.
Shawnessy was established in 1981.[3] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 13 Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart.[4]
It is served by the Shawnessy station of the C-Train LRT system. Shawnessy Town Centre is a a regional shopping area located east of the community, and Fish Creek Provincial Park is located north of the neighbourhood.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 9,498.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $72,687 in 2000, and there were 6.7% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 16.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 6.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 5.7% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Father Doucet Elementary School (catholic) and Janet Johnstone Elementary public school.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 13 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Shawnessy Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ Calgary Communities. Shawnessy Community Association. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Shawnessy Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
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