Chinook Park, Calgary
| Chinook Park | |
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| — Neighbourhood — | |
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| Coordinates: 50°58′58″N 114°05′19″W / 50.98278°N 114.08861°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1959 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Brian Pincott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,717 |
| • Average Income | $88,357 |
| Website | Chinook Park Community Association |
Chinook Park is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Glenmore Trail to the north, Elbow Drive to the east, 14 Street W to the west and Heritage Drive to the south.
Chinook Park was established in 1959. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,717.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $88,357 in 2000, and there were 9.7% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 19.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 18.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 17.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Demographics
The community is served by Chinook Park Bilingual Elementary and Henry Wise Wood Senior High public schools.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_11_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Chinook Park Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/chinook_park.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Chinook Park Community". http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/chinookpark/chinookpk.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
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Glenmore Reservoir | Kelvin Grove | Kingsland | |
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| Bayview | Haysboro | Haysboro |
Coordinates: 50°58′58″N 114°05′19″W / 50.98278°N 114.08861°W
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