Hillhurst, Calgary
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| Coordinates: 51°03′12″N 114°06′09″W / 51.05333°N 114.1025°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 7 |
| Established | 1914 |
| Annexed | 1907 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Druh Farrell |
| • MLA | David Swann |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,053 m (3,455 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,288 |
| • Average Income | $50,822 |
| Website | Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association |
Hillhurst is a northwest neighbourhood located within the inner city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The boundaries of the community include 8th Avenue N and 16th Avenue N to the north, 10th Street W to the east, the Bow River to the south and both 14th Street W and 18th Street W to the west.
Most of the popular Kensington Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) resides within the Hillhurst community, and it borders the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology grounds to the north-east. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[3]
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[edit] History
Established in 1914, Hillhurst is one of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods. The first homesteads appeared here in the 1880s – the most notable being that of Felix McHugh. In 1883, he established his homestead in Section 21, now known as Hillhurst. The site of his house is now a playground at corner of 9A Street and Memorial Drive. Ezra Riley acquired the land, and sold it to the city in 1904. He also donated a 20 acre parcel, which is now Riley Park, and a stone structure where St. Barnabas Church is now located.[4]
The city set the size of the lots to 25 feet with lots selling for about $300 each in 1907. In the early days, much of Hillhurst was a slough. As more and more people came, the dirt trails and wooden sidewalks gave way to paved roads; cement side walks, and lit roadways. Now, Hillhurst is a community with a population of approximately 5000. The small well-kept houses and tree-lined streets are the result of over 80 years of care and hard work.[4]
[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 5,288.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $50,822 in 2000, and there were 18.6% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 15.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 48.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 56.2% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
In 2006, there were five schools in the district:
- Hillhurst Community School - Public
- Queen Elizabeth Elementary School - Public
- Queen Elizabeth Junior and Senior High - Public
- St. John Fine Arts Elementary - Calgary Catholic School District
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, or SAIT Polytechnic - Post Secondary College
[edit] Sporting Teams
Hillhurst is home to the Calgary Kookaburras Australian rules football club.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 7 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_7_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Hillhurst Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/hillhurst.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). "Hillhurst Area Redevelopment Plan". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20070927221525/http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/1439_hillhurst_arp.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ a b "Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association - History". http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/hillhurstsunnyside/communitynews/history.htm. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
[edit] External links
- Calgary Area - Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Info
- HSCA Web Site - Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association Web Site
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Hounsfield Heights-Briar Hill | Capitol Hill | Rosedale | |
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Coordinates: 51°03′12″N 114°06′09″W / 51.05333°N 114.1025°W
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