Radisson Heights, Calgary
| Albert Park/Radisson Heights | |
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| Coordinates: 51°02′44″N 113°59′22″W / 51.04556°N 113.98944°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 10 |
| Established | 1910 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Andre Chabot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,085 m (3,560 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,098 |
| • Average Income | $38,019 |
| Website | Albert Park/Radisson Heights Community Association |
Albert Park/Radisson Heights is a residential neighborhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the west by the Bow River and Deerfoot Trail, to the north by Memorial Drive and to the south by International Avenue. The community of Forest Lawn lies to the east.
This community, established in 1910, enjoys ample open space, is well provided with public and separate schools, has good access to shopping and city-wide transportation routes, and has views of the Bow River Valley, the Downtown and the Canadian Rockies.
However, like many communities in the inner city, it suffers from a number of problems such as shortcutting of nonlocal traffic, residential infill development that is insensitive to the block or the community at large. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[3]
It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 10 Alderman Andre Chabot.[4]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhoods of Albert Park and Radisson Heights have a combined population of 6,221.[5] Residents in this community had an median household income of $38,019 in 2000.[1]
As of 2000, 25.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 40.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 58% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Attractions
Albert Park and Radisson Heights are close to Downtown Calgary. Inglewood, Fort Calgary Historic Park and the Calgary Zoo, are just moments away. The Max Bell Centre (ice hockey arena) is located immediately west of Radisson Heights.
In 2006, Radisson Heights was the first community in Calgary to have its own Wi-Fi internet service and was managed by WestNet Wireless.[6]
[edit] Education
This neighborhood has one public elementary school: Radisson Park Elementary School (K-4) built in 2006. There were two other elementary schools that were closed and merged into Radisson Park Elementary School, angering some southwest residents who have no community elementary schools.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Albert Park/Radisson Heights Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/albert_park_radisson_heights.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ "Albert Park/Radisson Heights Area Redevelopment Plan". City of Calgary. 2005. http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/albert_park_arp.pdf. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Albert Park/Radisson Heights Community". http://www.calgaryarea.com/se/albertpark/albertpark.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-18.
- ^ City of Calgary. "Population by Community". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf.
- ^ WestNet Wireless (2006). "Albert Park/Radisson Heights Coverage Info on WestNet". http://www.westnet.ca. Retrieved 2006-02-22.
[edit] External links
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Bridgeland/Riverside | Memorial Drive | Marlborough | |
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Forest Heights | ||
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| Bow River, Deerfoot Trail | International Avenue Southview |
Forest Lawn |
Coordinates: 51°02′44″N 113°59′22″W / 51.04556°N 113.98944°W
