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== Community Boundaries == |
== Community Boundaries == |
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The community of '''Somerset''' is located in Calgary's southwest quadrant. The community is bounded by the [[CTrain]] train-track (LRT r.o.w.) to the east, James Mckevitt Road to the west, [[Stoney Trail]] to the south, and 162 Avenue SW to the north. [[Somerset–Bridlewood station|Somerset–Bridlewood]] [[CTrain]] Station lies directly on the border of the communities of '''Somerset''' and [[Shawnessy, Calgary|Shawnessy]] and acts as a geographic landmark marking the border between the city's southeast and southwest quadrants. |
The community of '''Somerset''' is located in Calgary's southwest quadrant. The community is bounded by the [[CTrain]] train-track (LRT r.o.w.) to the east, James Mckevitt Road to the west, [[Stoney Trail]] to the south, and 162 Avenue SW to the north. [[Somerset–Bridlewood station|Somerset–Bridlewood]] [[CTrain]] Station lies directly on the border of the communities of '''Somerset''' and [[Shawnessy, Calgary|Shawnessy]] and acts as a geographic landmark marking the border between the city's southeast and southwest quadrants.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neighbourhoods |first=Calgary |title=Somerset Profile |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/communities/profiles/somerset.html |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:Somerset Calgary Community Boundary Map (2021).jpg|none|thumb|A map of the community boundaries of the Calgary community of Somerset]] |
[[File:Somerset Calgary Community Boundary Map (2021).jpg|none|thumb|A map of the community boundaries of the Calgary community of Somerset]] |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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In the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Somerset had a population of {{nts|8596}} living in {{nts|3153}} dwellings.<ref name="calgary.ca">http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2016/2016-Census-Results-Book.pdf |
In the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Somerset had a population of {{nts|8596}} living in {{nts|3153}} dwellings.<ref name="calgary.ca">{{Cite web| title=2016 Civic Census Results | url=http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2016/2016-Census-Results-Book.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818042726/http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2016/2016-Census-Results-Book.pdf | archive-date=2016-08-18}}</ref> With a land area of {{convert|2.3|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8540|2.3|km2|sqmi}} in 2012.<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 | access-date=February 4, 2013 | archive-date=June 1, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601084040/https://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2012/Final%202012%20Census%20Results%20book.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref><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]] | access-date=February 5, 2013 | archive-date=October 23, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023055637/https://cityonline.calgary.ca/Pages/Product.aspx?category=PDCAdministrativeBoundaries&cat=CITYonlineDefault&id=PDC0-99999-99999-00005-P | url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Residents in this community had a [[median household income]] of [[Canadian dollar|$]]88,150 in 2000, and there were 6.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.<ref name=ward>{{Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_13_profile.pdf| archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20080411024247/http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_13_profile.pdf| url-status=dead| archive-date=2008-04-11| title=Ward 13 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004| access-date=2007-05-09}}</ref> As of 2000, 23.1% of the residents were [[immigrant]]s. A proportion of 10.8% of the buildings were [[Condominium (living space)|condominium]]s or [[apartment]]s, and 4.8% of the housing was used for [[renting]].<ref name=city>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/somerset.pdf| title= Somerset Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | access-date= 2007-05-09}}</ref> |
Residents in this community had a [[median household income]] of [[Canadian dollar|$]]88,150 in 2000, and there were 6.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.<ref name=ward>{{Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_13_profile.pdf| archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20080411024247/http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_13_profile.pdf| url-status=dead| archive-date=2008-04-11| title=Ward 13 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004| access-date=2007-05-09}}</ref> As of 2000, 23.1% of the residents were [[immigrant]]s. A proportion of 10.8% of the buildings were [[Condominium (living space)|condominium]]s or [[apartment]]s, and 4.8% of the housing was used for [[renting]].<ref name=city>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/somerset.pdf| title= Somerset Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | access-date= 2007-05-09}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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The community is served by the Somerset School (K-4) [[Public school (government funded)|public school]], and Samuel W. Shaw School ( |
The community is served by the Somerset School (K-4) [[Public school (government funded)|public school]], and Samuel W. Shaw School (5–9). Both of these schools are run by the [[Calgary Board of Education]]. Bishop O'Byrne High School, which is run by the [[Calgary Catholic School District]], is also readily accessible to Somerset residents. |
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== Transit == |
== Transit == |
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[[Somerset–Bridlewood station|Somerset–Bridlewood]] [[CTrain]] station services '''Somerset''' |
[[Somerset–Bridlewood station|Somerset–Bridlewood]] [[CTrain]] station services '''Somerset''', situated at the community borders of '''Somerset''' and [[Shawnessy, Calgary|Shawnessy]]. Route 14, a major Calgary Transit bus route, travels through Somerset, destined for [[Bridlewood, Calgary|Bridlewood]] on its western leg and [[Seton, Calgary|Seton]] on its eastern leg. Additionally, Route 52 also travels into Somerset, looping through Somerset on the circular Somerset Drive, after which it services [[Somerset–Bridlewood station|Somerset–Bridlewood]], [[Shawnessy station|Shawnessy]] and [[Fish Creek–Lacombe station|Fish Creek–Lacombe]] Stations. The [[Shawnessy station|Shawnessy]] [[CTrain]] is close in proximity to Somerset and can serve as a viable option for commuters originating their journeys in Somerset. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Latest revision as of 22:03, 24 December 2024
Somerset | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Somerset in Calgary | |
Coordinates: 50°53′52″N 114°04′52″W / 50.89778°N 114.08111°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Calgary |
Quadrant | SW |
Ward | 13 |
Established | 1995 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
• Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
• Councillor | Dan McLean |
Area | |
• Total | 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
Population (2016)[3] | |
• Total | 8,596 [1] |
• Average Income | $88,150 |
Website | Somerset Community Association |
Somerset is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The community of Bridlewood lies directly to the west, meanwhile the community of Shawnessy lies both to the north and east of the community. Stoney Trail lies south of the community with the community of Silverado sitting south and the Spruce Meadows equestrian facility sitting southwest of Somerset.
Somerset is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor.[2]
Community Boundaries
[edit]The community of Somerset is located in Calgary's southwest quadrant. The community is bounded by the CTrain train-track (LRT r.o.w.) to the east, James Mckevitt Road to the west, Stoney Trail to the south, and 162 Avenue SW to the north. Somerset–Bridlewood CTrain Station lies directly on the border of the communities of Somerset and Shawnessy and acts as a geographic landmark marking the border between the city's southeast and southwest quadrants.[4]
Demographics
[edit]In the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Somerset had a population of 8,596 living in 3,153 dwellings.[1] With a land area of 2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,710/km2 (9,620/sq mi) in 2012.[5][6]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $88,150 in 2000, and there were 6.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[7] As of 2000, 23.1% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4.8% of the housing was used for renting.[3]
Education
[edit]The community is served by the Somerset School (K-4) public school, and Samuel W. Shaw School (5–9). Both of these schools are run by the Calgary Board of Education. Bishop O'Byrne High School, which is run by the Calgary Catholic School District, is also readily accessible to Somerset residents.
Transit
[edit]Somerset–Bridlewood CTrain station services Somerset, situated at the community borders of Somerset and Shawnessy. Route 14, a major Calgary Transit bus route, travels through Somerset, destined for Bridlewood on its western leg and Seton on its eastern leg. Additionally, Route 52 also travels into Somerset, looping through Somerset on the circular Somerset Drive, after which it services Somerset–Bridlewood, Shawnessy and Fish Creek–Lacombe Stations. The Shawnessy CTrain is close in proximity to Somerset and can serve as a viable option for commuters originating their journeys in Somerset.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "2016 Civic Census Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-18.
- ^ a b "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Somerset Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ Neighbourhoods, Calgary. "Somerset Profile". www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 1, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Community Boundaries". City of Calgary. Archived from the original (Esri shapefile) on October 23, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 13 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-09.