Southwood, Calgary
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 13 |
| Established | 1959 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Diane Colley-Urquhart |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 6,197 |
| - Average Income | $51,409 |
| Website: Southwood Community Association | |
Southwood is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Southland Drive to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Anderson Road to the south and 14 Street W to the west.
The community is served by the Southland station of the C-Train LRT system. Southcentre Mall is located east from the neighbourhood.
Southwood was established in 1959. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 13 Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,197.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,409 in 2000, and there were 14% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 18.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 21% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 42.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by the Ethel M. Johnson Elementary, Harold Panabaker Junior High and Foundations For the Future Elementary public schools, as well as St. Stephen Elementary & Junior High (catholic).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 13 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Southwood Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Southwood Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
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