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'''Wentworth''' is a small estate style community in southwest [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. The unique features of Wentworth are its architectural treatment, tree coverage and ample green space. The community was developed between 2002 and 2008 and is home to under 1000 people. The community is composed of five units: Wentworth, The Willows of Wentworth, Wentworth Estates, Wexford Estates (now being built) and Wentworth Glen (under development).
'''Wentworth''' is a small estate style community in southwest [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. The unique features of Wentworth are its architectural treatment, tree coverage and ample green space. The community was developed between 2002 and 2008 and is home to under 1000 people. The community is composed of five units: Wentworth, The Willows of Wentworth, Wentworth Estates, Wexford Estates (now being built) and Wentworth Glen (under development).


Wentworth is contained within the larger community area of West Springs.
Wentworth is contained within the larger community area of [[West Springs, Calgary|West Springs]].


Wentworth was developed by Dundee developments except for the area of Wexford, which is being developed by the 7S Group.
Wentworth was developed by Dundee developments except for the area of Wexford, which is being developed by the 7S Group.


'''Springside''' is an area adjacent to Wentworth. Although not officially part of Wentworth, Springside contains many streets by the same name.
'''Springside''' is an area adjacent to Wentworth. Although not officially part of Wentworth, Springside contains many streets by the same name.

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==History==
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The zoning for the area was established by the East Springbank Area Structure Plan. <ref name=ASP>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/1366_east_springbank_asp.pdf | title= East Springbank Area Structure Plan | author= City of Calgary | year= 2007 | accessdate= 2007-07-11 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070930201144/http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/1366_east_springbank_asp.pdf <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-09-30}}</ref>


==Components==
==Components==
* The main area of '''Wentworth''' features a variety of single family homes on standard sized lots as well as several multi family condominium and townhouse buildings.

* The main area of '''Wentworth''' features a variety of single family homes on standard sized lots as well as several multifamily condominium and town house buildings.
* '''The Willows of Wentworth''' is a unique estate area of luxury homes where the natural aspen forest has been protected via a bare land condominium.
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* '''Wentworth Estates''' is a newer area of estate homes on large lots. '''Wexford''' is an extension of this area.

* '''The Willows of Wentworth''' is a unique estate area of luxury homes where the natural aspen forest has been protected via a bare land condiminium.

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* '''Wentworth Estates''' is a newer area of estate homes on large lots. '''Wexford''' is more ore less just an extension of this area.

* '''Wentworth Glen''' is the final phase of Wentworth. This area will likely feature mostly higher density housing.
* '''Wentworth Glen''' is the final phase of Wentworth. This area will likely feature mostly higher density housing.

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==History==
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The zoning for the area was established by the East Springbank Area Structure Plan. <ref name=ASP>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/1366_east_springbank_asp.pdf | title= East Springbank Area Structure Plan | author= City of Calgary | year= 2007 | accessdate= 2007-07-11}}</ref>

==Demographics==
In progress.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Plant hardiness zone: 2b <ref name=ZON>{{Cite web| url=http://www.myplantzone.com/canada.aspx | title= Plant hardiness zones | author= MyPlantZone | year= 2007 | accessdate= 2008-01-11}}</ref>
Plant hardiness zone: 2b <ref name=ZON>{{Cite web| url=http://www.myplantzone.com/canada.aspx | title= Plant hardiness zones | author= MyPlantZone | year= 2007 | accessdate= 2008-01-11}}</ref>


Elevation: 4055 ft., approximately 600 ft. above the level of the Bow River in downtown Calgary.
Elevation: {{convert|4055|ft|m|abbr=on}}, approximately {{convert|600|ft|m|abbr=on}}. above the level of the Bow River in downtown Calgary.


==Education==
==Education==
Wentworth is served by several public and private schools, including:
Wentworth is served by several public and private schools, including:
* [http://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/joanofarc/ St. Joan of Arc / Calgary Catholic School District]
* [[Calgary Catholic School District]]
* [http://www.cfis.com/home/index.php Calgary French and International School]
* [[Calgary French and International School]]
* [http://www.webberacademy.ca Webber Academy]
* [[Webber Academy]]
* Calgary Waldorf School
* Calgary Waldorf School
* A new K-4 public school will be opening in 2010 <ref name=WSS>{{Cite web| url=http://www.cbe.ab.ca/schools/underdev/west_springs/west_springs.asp | title= Schools Uner Development - West Springs School | author= CBE| year= 2007 | accessdate= 2008-01-11}}</ref>
* West Springs School <ref name=WSS>{{Cite web| url=http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b404/| title= West Springs School | publisher= [[Calgary Board of Education]]| accessdate= 9 September 2014}}</ref>


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==Shopping==
* Westpointe Shopping Centre, coming soon on 85th St. in Montreux. Westpointe Shopping Centre will be situated on 2.2 acres of land and will comprise {{convert|23500|sqft|m2}} of retail and commercial development. Proposed uses to include: convenience store, financial institution, medical & dental, and community-focused retail services.
* Aspen Landing Shopping Centre, coming in 2009 on 85th St. at 17th Ave. Aspen Landing will include a Safeway, Broken Plate Restaurant, and a Good Earth coffee shop. Other tenants TBA.
* West Springs Village, a modestly upscale shopping complex featuring a Shoppers Drug Mart with Western Canada's largest beauty boutique, Sweet Grass Market Local Foods, Starbucks, Blink Eyewear, Fergus & Bix Restaurant & Beer Market, Time Music Studio, Urban Venus Nail Bar, Beaners, Alive Danceworks, and others.
* Co-Op Grocery Store, Gas Bar, Liquor Store. Tim Hortons Located Nearby.
* West Springs Gate is planned at 85th & 9th Ave. This will be a "Garrison Woods" style mixed use commercial and residential building. http://www.wscr.ca/downloads/2007_wsg/siteplan.pdf


==Churches==
==Churches==
* Calgary Free Methodist Church. http://www.westspringsfmc.ca
* Calgary Free Methodist Church. http://www.westspringsfmc.ca
* St. Michaels' Catholic Church will be constructed on 85th St. http://www.wscr.ca/downloads/2007_smc/siteplan.pdf
* St. Michaels' Catholic Church will be constructed on 85th St. http://www.wscr.ca/downloads/2007_smc/siteplan.pdf
* St. Martin's Anglican Church. http://www.stmartinscalgary.ca


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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[http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/1366_east_springbank_asp.pdf East Springbank Area Structure Plan]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.mywentworth.com Community Association Web Site] <br>
* [http://www.mywentworth.com Wentworth Resident's Association Web Site]
* [http://www.wscr.ca/ West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association]
* [http://www.wscr.ca/ West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association]
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* City of Calgary. [http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/1366_east_springbank_asp.pdf East Springbank Area Structure Plan]

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Latest revision as of 06:15, 6 August 2024

Wentworth
Neighbourhood
Wentworth is located in Calgary
Wentworth
Wentworth
Location of Wentworth in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°03′24″N 114°12′58″W / 51.0568°N 114.216°W / 51.0568; -114.216
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward6
Government
[1]
 • MayorJyoti Gondek
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorRichard Pootmans
Elevation
1,236 m (4,055 ft)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
under 1,000
Postal code
T3H
Websitehttp://www.mywentworth.com/

Wentworth is a small estate style community in southwest Calgary, Alberta. The unique features of Wentworth are its architectural treatment, tree coverage and ample green space. The community was developed between 2002 and 2008 and is home to under 1000 people. The community is composed of five units: Wentworth, The Willows of Wentworth, Wentworth Estates, Wexford Estates (now being built) and Wentworth Glen (under development).

Wentworth is contained within the larger community area of West Springs.

Wentworth was developed by Dundee developments except for the area of Wexford, which is being developed by the 7S Group.

Springside is an area adjacent to Wentworth. Although not officially part of Wentworth, Springside contains many streets by the same name.

History

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The zoning for the area was established by the East Springbank Area Structure Plan. [2]

Components

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  • The main area of Wentworth features a variety of single family homes on standard sized lots as well as several multi family condominium and townhouse buildings.
  • The Willows of Wentworth is a unique estate area of luxury homes where the natural aspen forest has been protected via a bare land condominium.
  • Wentworth Estates is a newer area of estate homes on large lots. Wexford is an extension of this area.
  • Wentworth Glen is the final phase of Wentworth. This area will likely feature mostly higher density housing.

Geography

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Plant hardiness zone: 2b [3]

Elevation: 4,055 ft (1,236 m), approximately 600 ft (180 m). above the level of the Bow River in downtown Calgary.

Education

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Wentworth is served by several public and private schools, including:

Churches

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. ^ City of Calgary (2007). "East Springbank Area Structure Plan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-07-11.
  3. ^ MyPlantZone (2007). "Plant hardiness zones". Retrieved 2008-01-11.
  4. ^ "West Springs School". Calgary Board of Education. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
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