North Haven, Calgary
| North Haven | |
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| Coordinates: 51°05′46″N 114°05′24″W / 51.09611°N 114.09°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 4 |
| Established | 1963 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Gael MacLeod |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Population (2009)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,323 |
| • Average Income | $56,142 |
| Website | North Haven Community Association |
North Haven is a residential neighborhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located immediately south-east from Nose Hill Park and 14th Street NW. The community is split by a bus trap into "Lower North Haven" on the south side and "Upper North Haven" on the north side.
North Haven was established in 1963. Development of Lower North Haven took place between 1962 and 1971. The development of Upper North Haven started in 1977. Previously the land was primarily cattle grazing ranch land., part of the once vast grazing leases of the city's famed early ranchers, Pat Burns. The community is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 4 Councillor Gael MacLeod.[3] The neighbourhood has a community association and a community hall to serve it's residents.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2009 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,323, with an additional 650 living in Upper North Haven.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $56,142 in 2000 ($77,803 in UNH), and there were 10.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 14.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 24.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2] North Haven is bordered on the west by Nose Hill Park, and along the south and east by John Laurie Boulevard which sepeartes it from the neighbourhoods of Cambrian Heights and Thorncliffe.
[edit] Education
The community is served by North Haven Elementary public school.
[edit] Notable residents
Todd McFarlane, a Canadian comic book artist, writer, toy manufacturer/designer, and media entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of the epic occult fantasy series Spawn. Todd spent his early years in North Haven.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 4 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_4_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "North Haven Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/north_haven.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "North Haven Community". http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/northhaven/northhaven.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ City of Calgary (2009). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
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Nose Hill Park | Nose Hill Park | Thorncliffe | |
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| Collingwood | Cambrian Heights | Highwood |
Coordinates: 51°05′46″N 114°05′24″W / 51.09611°N 114.09°W
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