Parkdale, Calgary

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Parkdale
—  Neighbourhood  —
Location of Parkdale in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°03′32″N 114°08′19″W / 51.05889°N 114.13861°W / 51.05889; -114.13861
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 7
Established 1948
Annexed 1910
Government[1]
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Alderman Druh Farrell
Area
 • Total 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Elevation 1,060 m (3,480 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 2,136
 • Average Income $59,209
Website Parkdale Community Association

Parkdale is a neighbourhood in the city of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 28 Street NW to the east, Foothills Hospital to the north, Shaganappi Trail NW to the west and the Bow River on the south. It was constructed as a post-World War II suburb, but is now an inner city neighbourhood.

It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 7 Alderman Druh Farrell.

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In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,136.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $59,209 in 2000, and there were 13.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 13.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 39.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 39.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

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Coordinates: 51°03′32″N 114°08′19″W / 51.05889°N 114.13861°W / 51.05889; -114.13861

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