Christie Park, Calgary

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Christie Park
Neighbourhood
Christie Park is located in Calgary
Christie Park
Christie Park
Location of Christie Park in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′22″N 114°10′36″W / 51.03944°N 114.17667°W / 51.03944; -114.17667Coordinates: 51°02′22″N 114°10′36″W / 51.03944°N 114.17667°W / 51.03944; -114.17667
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityCalgary
QuadrantSW
Ward6
Established1990
Annexed1956
Government
[1]
 • MayorJyoti Gondek
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorRichard Pootmans
Area
 • Total1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation
1,210 m (3,970 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total2,205
 • Average Income
$102,664
Postal code
T3H
WebsiteChristie Park Community Association

Christie Park is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Strathcona Drive and the community of Strathcona Park to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, 17 Avenue S to the south and 69 Street W to the west.

The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the Municipal District of Rocky View. Christie Park was established as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 6 councillor.[1]

Calgary Islamic Centre in Christie Park

Demographics[]

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Christie Park had a population of 2,196 living in 728 dwellings, a 0.7% increase from its 2011 population of 2,180.[3] With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,750/km2 (7,100/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $102,664 in 2000, and there were 8.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 19.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education[]

The community is served by Olympic Heights Elementary public school.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Christie Park Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  3. ^ a b "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. ^ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 6 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-11.

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