Lakeview, Calgary
| Lakeview | |
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| — Neighbourhood — | |
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| Coordinates: 50°59′41″N 114°08′28″W / 50.99472°N 114.14111°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1962 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Brian Pincott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,581 |
| • Average Income | $64,535 |
| Postal code | T3E |
| Website | www.lakeviewcommunity.org |
Lakeview is a residential community in the southwestern quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Nestled between Glenmore Trail Sw and Crowchild Trail SW to 37th Street SW, the western city limits at this point. The Tsuu T'ina Nation Indian reserve borders it to the west.
Residences south of 66th Avenue are part of a smaller development named Lakeview Village, which features larger, more expensive homes. East of Crowchild Trail SW with the Earl Grey Golf Course, Longridge Drive and 50th Ave SW, North Glenmore Park is often mistakenly referred to as Lakeview. Built in 1960.
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[edit] History
The community was founded in 1962, six years after the city of Calgary annexed the land it was built on. The name Lakeview was chosen quite obviously for the view of Glenmore Reservoir its location afforded. Many of the original homes were built by Engineered Homes Ltd. of Calgary.
The current controversy surrounding Lakeview is its opposition to a provincial highway, known as Calgary Southwest Ring Road or Alberta Highway 201, through the southwest communities of Calgary and the natural park areas.
[edit] Amenities
The Calgary Rowing Club and Calgary Canoe Club are located in the south of the community, adjacent to Glenmore Reservoir. Numerous hiking and cycling trails are maintained on the shores of the Reservoir, between the Weaselhead flats and Glenmore Trail.
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Lakeview had a population of 5,581,[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $64,535 in 2000, and there were 5.2% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] The neighbourhood is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.[4]
Unusually, residents living east of 30th Street may also have membership with the neighbouring North Glenmore Park Community Association.
[edit] Education
The main schools in this community are:
- Calgary Science School
- Bishop Pinkham junior high
- Jennie Elliott elementary school
- Calgary Girls' School
The closest separate school is St.James Elementary & Junior High School
[edit] See also
[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 2007-05-07.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Lakeview Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/lakeview.pdf. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
- ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 10 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_10_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Community of Lakeview". http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/lakeview/lakeview.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
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Glamorgan | Lincoln Park | North Glenmore Park | |
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| Tsuu T'ina Nation | Glenmore Reservoir Bayview |
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Coordinates: 50°59′41″N 114°08′28″W / 50.99472°N 114.14111°W
