Deer Run, Calgary
| Deer Run | |
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| — Neighbourhood — | |
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| Coordinates: 50°55′05″N 114°00′30″W / 50.91806°N 114.00833°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 14 |
| Established | 1978 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Peter Demong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,020 m (3,350 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,765 |
| • Average Income | $76,038 |
| Website | Deer Run Community Association |
Deer Run is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located in a bend of the Bow River, and is surrounded to the east and south by the Fish Creek Provincial Park. It is bounded to the north by North Deersaxon Circle and the community of Deer Ridge and to the west by Bow Bottom Trail.
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and Deer Run was established in 1978.[3] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 14 Alderman Peter Demong.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 5,765.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $76,038 in 2000, and there were 6.1% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 16.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 6.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 14% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Deer Run Elementary public school, and designated out of district junior high school and high school is provided by Wilma Hansen Junior High and Lord Beaverbrook High School.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 14 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_14_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Deer Run Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/deer_run.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
- ^ Calgary Communities (2007). "Deer Run Community Association". http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/deerrun.php. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
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Deer Ridge | Deer Ridge | Bow River | |
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Fish Creek Provincial Park | ||
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| Sikome Lake | Fish Creek Provincial Park | Fish Creek Provincial Park |
Coordinates: 50°55′05″N 114°00′30″W / 50.91806°N 114.00833°W
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