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Established in 1914, Hillhurst is one of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods. The first homesteads appeared here in the 1880s – the most notable being that of Felix McHugh. In 1883, he established his homestead in Section 21, now known as Hillhurst. The site of his house is now a playground at corner of 9A Street and [[Memorial Drive (Calgary)|Memorial Drive]]. Ezra Riley acquired the land, and sold it to the city in 1904. He also donated a 20 acre parcel, which is now [[Riley Park]], and a stone structure where St. Barnabas Church is now located.<ref name=history>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/hillhurstsunnyside/communitynews/history.htm | title=Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association - History| accessdate= 2010-10-17}}</ref> |
Established in 1914, Hillhurst is one of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods. The first homesteads appeared here in the 1880s – the most notable being that of Felix McHugh. In 1883, he established his homestead in Section 21, now known as Hillhurst. The site of his house is now a playground at corner of 9A Street and [[Memorial Drive (Calgary)|Memorial Drive]]. Ezra Riley acquired the land, and sold it to the city in 1904. He also donated a 20 acre parcel, which is now [[Riley Park]], and a stone structure where St. Barnabas Church is now located.<ref name=history>{{Cite web | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/hillhurstsunnyside/communitynews/history.htm | title= Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association - History | accessdate= 2010-10-17 | deadurl= yes | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100920223926/http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/hillhurstsunnyside/communitynews/history.htm | archivedate= 2010-09-20 | df= }}</ref> |
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The city set the size of the lots to 25 feet with lots selling for about $300 each in 1907. In the early days, much of Hillhurst was a slough. As more and more people came, the dirt trails and wooden sidewalks gave way to paved roads; cement side walks, and lit roadways. Now, Hillhurst is a community with a population of approximately 5000. The small well-kept houses and tree-lined streets are the result of over 80 years of care and hard work.<ref name="history"/> |
The city set the size of the lots to 25 feet with lots selling for about $300 each in 1907. In the early days, much of Hillhurst was a slough. As more and more people came, the dirt trails and wooden sidewalks gave way to paved roads; cement side walks, and lit roadways. Now, Hillhurst is a community with a population of approximately 5000. The small well-kept houses and tree-lined streets are the result of over 80 years of care and hard work.<ref name="history"/> |
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In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Hillhurst had a population of {{nts|6291}} living in {{nts|3557}} dwellings, a 6.4% increase from its 2011 population of {{nts|5914}}.<ref name=2012censusreport>{{cite web | url=http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2012/Final%202012%20Census%20Results%20book.pdf | title=2012 Civic Census Results | publisher=City of Calgary | year=2012 | accessdate=February 4, 2013}}</ref> With a land area of {{convert|2.1|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|6291|2.1|km2|sqmi}} in 2012.<ref name=2012censusreport/><ref name=opendatacommunities>{{cite web | url=https://cityonline.calgary.ca/Pages/Product.aspx?category=PDCAdministrativeBoundaries&cat=CITYonlineDefault&id=PDC0-99999-99999-00005-P | title=Community Boundaries | publisher=City of Calgary | format=[[Esri]] [[shapefile]] | accessdate=February 5, 2013}}</ref> |
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Hillhurst had a population of {{nts|6291}} living in {{nts|3557}} dwellings, a 6.4% increase from its 2011 population of {{nts|5914}}.<ref name=2012censusreport>{{cite web | url=http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2012/Final%202012%20Census%20Results%20book.pdf | title=2012 Civic Census Results | publisher=City of Calgary | year=2012 | accessdate=February 4, 2013}}</ref> With a land area of {{convert|2.1|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|6291|2.1|km2|sqmi}} in 2012.<ref name=2012censusreport/><ref name=opendatacommunities>{{cite web | url=https://cityonline.calgary.ca/Pages/Product.aspx?category=PDCAdministrativeBoundaries&cat=CITYonlineDefault&id=PDC0-99999-99999-00005-P | title=Community Boundaries | publisher=City of Calgary | format=[[Esri]] [[shapefile]] | accessdate=February 5, 2013}}</ref> |
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Residents in this community had a [[median household income]] of [[Canadian dollar|$]]50,822 in 2000, and there were 18.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.<ref name=ward>{{Cite web|url=http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_7_profile.pdf |title=Ward 7 Profile |author=City of Calgary |year=2004 |accessdate=2007-05-09 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> As of 2000, 15.3% of the residents were [[immigrant]]s. A proportion of 48.2% of the buildings were [[condominium]]s or [[apartment]]s, and 56.2% of the housing was used for [[renting]].<ref name=city>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/hillhurst.pdf| title= Hillhurst Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary |
Residents in this community had a [[median household income]] of [[Canadian dollar|$]]50,822 in 2000, and there were 18.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.<ref name=ward>{{Cite web|url=http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_7_profile.pdf |title=Ward 7 Profile |author=City of Calgary |year=2004 |accessdate=2007-05-09 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> As of 2000, 15.3% of the residents were [[immigrant]]s. A proportion of 48.2% of the buildings were [[condominium]]s or [[apartment]]s, and 56.2% of the housing was used for [[renting]].<ref name=city>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/hillhurst.pdf| title= Hillhurst Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary| year= 2006| accessdate= 2007-05-09}}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:26, 19 September 2017
Hillhurst | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 Hillhurst United Church on Kensington Close | |
  Hillhurst Location of Hillhurst in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′12″N 114°06′09″W / 51.05333°N 114.10250°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 7 |
| Established | 1914 |
| Annexed | 1907 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Terry Wong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,053 m (3,455 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,288 |
| • Average Income | $50,822 |
| Website | Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association |
Hillhurst is a northwest neighbourhood located within the inner city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The boundaries of the community include 8th Avenue N and 16th Avenue N to the north, 10th Street W to the east, the Bow River to the south and both 14th Street W and 18th Street W to the west.
Most of the popular Kensington Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) resides within the Hillhurst community, and it borders the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology grounds to the north-east. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[3]
Kensington has seen a revival over the past few years with a host of new residential development by local Calgary builders which will add over 20,000 sq.ft. of new street level retail as well as approximately 240 residential condo-style homes to the neighbourhood. Encompassed by the areas of Hillhurst and Sunnyside, Kensington is an active family-friendly area, abundant with amenities.
History
Established in 1914, Hillhurst is one of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods. The first homesteads appeared here in the 1880s – the most notable being that of Felix McHugh. In 1883, he established his homestead in Section 21, now known as Hillhurst. The site of his house is now a playground at corner of 9A Street and Memorial Drive. Ezra Riley acquired the land, and sold it to the city in 1904. He also donated a 20 acre parcel, which is now Riley Park, and a stone structure where St. Barnabas Church is now located.[4]
The city set the size of the lots to 25 feet with lots selling for about $300 each in 1907. In the early days, much of Hillhurst was a slough. As more and more people came, the dirt trails and wooden sidewalks gave way to paved roads; cement side walks, and lit roadways. Now, Hillhurst is a community with a population of approximately 5000. The small well-kept houses and tree-lined streets are the result of over 80 years of care and hard work.[4]
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Hillhurst had a population of 6,291 living in 3,557 dwellings, a 6.4% increase from its 2011 population of 5,914.[5] With a land area of 2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,000/km2 (7,760/sq mi) in 2012.[5][6]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $50,822 in 2000, and there were 18.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[7] As of 2000, 15.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 48.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 56.2% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
In 2006, there were five schools in the district:
- Hillhurst Community School - Public
- Queen Elizabeth Elementary School - Public
- Queen Elizabeth Junior and Senior High - Public
- St. John Fine Arts Elementary - Calgary Catholic School District
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, or SAIT Polytechnic - Post Secondary College
Sporting Teams
Hillhurst is home to the Calgary Kookaburras Australian rules football club.
See also
References
- ^ "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Hillhurst Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.[permanent dead link]
- ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). "Hillhurst Area Redevelopment Plan" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association - History". Archived from the original on 2010-09-20. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 7 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Calgary Area - Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Info
- HSCA Web Site - Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association Web Site
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