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'''Somerset''' is a [[residential area|residential]] neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. It is located at the southern edge of the city, north of the [[Alberta Highway 22X|Spruce Meadows Trail]] and east from the community of [[Bridlewood, Calgary|Bridlewood]] and west from [[Macleod Trail (Calgary)|Macleod Trail]]. The [[Spruce Meadows]] equestrian facility is located immediately south-west.
'''Somerset''' is a [[residential area|residential]] neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], Canada. The community of [[Bridlewood, Calgary|Bridlewood]] lies directly to the west, meanwhile the community of [[Shawnessy, Calgary|Shawnessy]] lies both to the north and east of the community. [[Stoney Trail]] lies south of the community with the community of [[Silverado, Calgary|Silverado]] sitting south and the [[Spruce Meadows]] equestrian facility sitting southwest of Somerset.


Somerset is a relatively new neighbourhood, being established in 1995. It is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 13 [[Alderman]] Diane Colley-Urquhart.<ref>{{Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/fishcreek/somerset/somerset.htm |title= Somerset Community| accessdate= 2007-05-09}}</ref>
Somerset is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by the Ward 13 councillor.<ref name="councillors"/>


== Community Boundaries ==
The community is served by the [[Somerset-Bridlewood (C-Train)|Somerset-Bridlewood]] station of the [[C-Train]] [[light rail transit|LRT]] system (201 line).
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>
[[File:Somerset Calgary Community Boundary Map (2021).jpg|none|thumb|A map of the community boundaries of the Calgary community of Somerset]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Somerset had a population of {{nts|8540}} living in {{nts|3136}} dwellings, a 1.7% increase from its 2011 population of {{nts|8401}}.<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|2.3|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8540|2.3|km2|sqmi}} in 2012.<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><ref name=2012censusreport/>
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>


Residents in this community had a [[median household income]] of [[Canadian dollar|$]]88,150 in 2000, and there were 6.6% low income residents living in the neighborhood.<ref name=ward>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_13_profile.pdf | title=Ward 13 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004| accessdate= 2007-05-09}}</ref> As of 2000, 23.1% of the residents were [[immigrant]]s. A proportion of 10.8% of the buildings were [[condominium]]s or [[apartment]]s, and 4.8% of the housing was used for [[renting]].<ref name=city>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/somerset.pdf| title= Somerset Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-09}}</ref>
Residents in this community had a [[median household income]] of [[Canadian dollar|$]]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>


==Education==
==Education==
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'Bryne Catholic High School is also readily accessible to Somerset Residents, which is run by the Calgary Catholic School Board.
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.


==Entertainment==
== Transit ==
[[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.

Somerset residents pay annual community fees for a popular water "splash" park, two tennis courts, and a jungle gym area. The splash park facility is open to all residents from 8am - 10 pm during the summer months. The somerset community facilities are located at the junction of Somerset Drive and 6th street as residents first enter the north side of the Genstar somerset development area. Somerset residents ask visitors to kindly remember that the public green space and leisure zone do fall within a playground zone, so monitor your speed accordingly when entering the community.

The elementary school has a large baseball diamond and jungle gym that are open to public use outside of the school's business hours. The school also has a large jungle gym area.

Somerset has many pedestrian paths throughout the community for walking, jogging, rollerblading, or biking. Residents walking their dogs are encouraged to keep all pets leashed at all times, and keep their pets on the paved pathways.

Many of the residents of Somerset enjoy the neighbourhood's accessibility to other leisure activities: The Shawnessy YMCA, Yoga Studios, Empire Cinema Theaters, Numerous Pubs, and a large Chapter's Bookstore.

== Shopping ==

Somerset is footsteps away from great shopping. There are several great discount retailers in the area such as Winners, an Aldo Outlet Store, Warehouseone Jeans, the Shoe Company, and Sport Check.

"Big Box" Stores nearby include names like Walmart, Future Shop, the Home Depot, and Canadian Tire.

==Food & Beverage==

Somerset is a residential community with great food and beverage options nearby. In the shawnessy community, a short 5 minute drive, residents can find the following restaurants:

* Hudson's Bar and Grill
* Moxies
* Ricky's All Day Grill
* Plaka Greek Restaurant
* Mr. Schanapps
* Phoenix Grill
* Hong Kong Garden Restaurant

Fast Food options nearby:

* Mucho Burrito
* McDonalds
* Edo
* Mr. Sub
* Subway
* Wendy's
* Mediterranean Falafels
* Dairy Queen
* Quizno's
* Dominoes Pizza
* Pizza 3000

Coffee:
* Starbucks
* Second Cup
* Tim Hortons

== Day Care Services ==

There are several day care and dayhome services available to residents at a reasonable rate.


==See also==
==See also==
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*[http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/somerset_bridlewood.php Somerset - Bridlewood Community Association]
*[http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/somerset_bridlewood.php Somerset - Bridlewood Community Association]


{{Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
{{Geographic location
| Northwest = [[Evergreen Estates]]
| Northwest = [[Evergreen, Calgary|Evergreen]]
| North = [[Shawnessy, Calgary|Shawnessy]]
| North = [[Shawnessy, Calgary|Shawnessy]]
| Northeast = [[Midnapore, Calgary|Midnapore]]
| Northeast = [[Midnapore, Calgary|Midnapore]]
| West = [[Bridlewood, Calgary|Bridlewood]]
| West = [[Bridlewood, Calgary|Bridlewood]]
| Centre = Somerset
| Centre = Somerset
| East = [[Sundance, Calgary|Sundance]]
| East = [[Sundance, Calgary|Sundance]]
| Southwest = [[Spruce Meadows]]
| Southwest = [[Spruce Meadows]]
| South = [[Silverado, Calgary|Silverado]]<br><small>[[Alberta Highway 22X|Highway 22X]]</small>
| South = [[Silverado, Calgary|Silverado]]<br />{{small|[[Alberta Highway 22X|Highway 22X]]}}
| Southeast = [[Chaparral, Calgary|Chaparral]]
| Southeast = [[Chaparral, Calgary|Chaparral]]
| image = Flag of Calgary, Alberta.svg
}}
}}


{{Calgary neighbourhoods}}
{{Calgary neighbourhoods}}
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Calgary]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Calgary]]

Latest revision as of 22:03, 24 December 2024

For other uses, see Somerset (disambiguation).
Somerset
Neighbourhood
Somerset is located in Calgary
Somerset
Somerset
Location of Somerset in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°53′52″N 114°04′52″W / 50.89778°N 114.08111°W / 50.89778; -114.08111
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward13
Established1995
Government
[2]
 • MayorJyoti Gondek
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorDan 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
WebsiteSomerset 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

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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 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]

A map of the community boundaries of the Calgary community of Somerset

Demographics

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Civic Census Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-18.
  2. ^ a b "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  3. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Somerset Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  4. ^ Neighbourhoods, Calgary. "Somerset Profile". www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  5. ^ "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 1, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  6. ^ "Community Boundaries". City of Calgary. Archived from the original (Esri shapefile) on October 23, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  7. ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 13 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
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