University Heights, Calgary
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| University Heights | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 1 |
| Established | 1963 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Dale Hodges |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.7 km² (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,105 m (3,625 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 2,919 |
| - Average Income | $43,079 |
| Website: University Heights Community Association | |
University Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located south of the University of Calgary, McMahon Stadium, the Alberta Children's Hospital and Foothills Hospital. It is a relatively small neighbourhood and is bounded to the north by 24 Avenue N, to the east by University Drive, to the south by 16 Avenue N (Trans-Canada Highway) and to the west by Shaganappi Trail.
Stephen Harper, Canada's current Prime Minister, lived in this neighborhood while attending school in Calgary.
University Heights was established in 1963. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 1 Alderman Dale Hodges.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,919.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $43,079 in 2000, and there were 30.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 28% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 64.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 66.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
There are 2 schools in this neighbourhood:
- Sir William Van Horne High School
- University Elementary School.
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 1 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). University Heights Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. University Heights Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
[edit] External links
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