Inglewood, Calgary

For other uses, see Inglewood (disambiguation).

Inglewood
—  Neighbourhood  —
Location of Inglewood in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′34″N 114°02′22″W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quarant	SE
Ward	9
Established	1875
Annexed	1911
Government
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Alderman	Gian-Carlo Carra
Elevation	1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Population (2006)
• Total	3,286
• Average Income	$47,040
Website	Inglewood Community Association

Inglewood is a neighbourhood in central Calgary, Alberta, Canada, centred on 9th Avenue SE for several blocks east of the Elbow River and downtown. It also contains the Business Revitalization Zone of Inglewood.

It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra.

The postal code in this area is T2G.

Bridge into Inglewood from downtown

History

Inglewood has the distinction of being Calgary's oldest neighbourhood and it is immediately across the Elbow river from Fort Calgary. The community was established in 1875 after the fort was built. It was developed by a group headed by Acheson Irvine, Major John Stewart and James Macleod. Ninth Avenue (formerly Atlantic Avenue) was probably the first "main street" in the city. Today, the neighbourhood is a shopping and arts district. It is also home to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, an urban wildlife refuge. Originally known as East Calgary or Brewery Flats, the community was not officially given the name Inglewood until 1911, when it was named after the nearby homestead established by Col. James Walker. (Walker also was responsible for setting aside the lands later used by the bird sanctuary).

Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,286.

Residents in this community had a median household income of $47,040 in 2000, and there were 20.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood. As of 2000, 12.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 32.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 36.2% of the housing was used for renting.

Attractions

The district of Inglewood contains or is adjacent to a number of tourist attractions including Fort Calgary Historic Park, the Calgary Zoo, and the historic Deane House. The north boundary of the district is lined by the Bow River pathway.

Today, Inglewood is vibrant, eclectic and ever-evolving arts and culture-filled district with more than 100 shops, boutiques and eateries attracting locals and tourists alike. It has been referred to as Calgary's hub of local music thanks to venues like the Ironwood Stage and Grill (formerly The Gerry Theatre), The New Black Centre, and the new headquarters for the Calgary International Folk Festival - opening in Fall 2011.

Inglewood is also home to Sunfest, a one-day affair that attracts more than 30,000 people to the community for activities such as outdoor shopping, live musical performances and a country-themed celebrity pie-eating competition. Sunfest is generally held on the last Saturday in July each year. Since 2007, Inglewood has hosted the Bleak Midwinter Film Festival, founded by Inglewood residents Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis. Additionally, the neighbourhood is home to the Calgary International Fringe Festival, the International Festival of Animated Objects and numerous stage performances, live music acts and art exhibitions throughout the year.

Since Inglewood is in an environmentally sensitive area at the confluence of the Elbow and the Bow rivers, it is also home to several nature preserves. These include the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, the Bow Habitat Station, Inglewood Wildlands Park, and the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery. Another attraction of Inglewood, is the direct access via 9th ave to downtown Calgary, Deerfoot Trail and International Avenue (17 Ave SE).

External links

• The Official Inglewood Community Association Website