Richmond, Calgary
| Richmond | |
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| Coordinates: 51°01′53″N 114°06′48″W / 51.03139°N 114.11333°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 8 |
| Established | 1950 |
| Annexed | 1907 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | John Mar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,105 m (3,625 ft) |
| Population (2008)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,892 |
| • Average Income | $49,954 |
| Website | Richmond Community Association |
Richmond is a residential neighborhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta.
It is located on both sides of the Crowchild Trail, south of 17th Avenue SW.[3] It was the location of Alberta Children's Hospital until 2007, when the new facility was opened in the north-west quadrant. The Naval Museum of Alberta (part of The Military Museums) is located here. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[4]
Richmond was established in 1950. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 8 Alderman John Mar[5], on a provincial level by Calgary Elbow MLA Ralph Klein (until 2006), and at federal level by Calgary Centre MP Lee Richardson.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2008 it had a population of 3,892.[6] Residents in this community had an median household income of $49,954, and there were 17.6% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] Most buildings are single-family detached home (48.3%).[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Richmond Elementary and Chinook College for Continuing Education public schools, as well as various private schools.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 8 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_8_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Richmond Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/richmond.pdf. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
- ^ City of Calgary (2003). "Community Map". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/BU/engineering_services/emaps/community_map.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
- ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). "Richmond Area Redevelopment Plan". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/richmond_arp.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Richmond". http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/richmond/richmond.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
- ^ City of Calgary (2008). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
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Coordinates: 51°01′53″N 114°06′48″W / 51.03139°N 114.11333°W
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