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The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the [[Municipal District of Rocky View]]. Christie Park was establishd as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 6 [[Alderman]] Craig Burrows.<ref>{{Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/strathconapark/strathconapark.htm |title= Christie Park Community| accessdate= 2007-05-11}}</ref> |
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the [[Municipal District of Rocky View]]. Christie Park was establishd as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 6 [[Alderman]] Craig Burrows.<ref>{{Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/strathconapark/strathconapark.htm |title= Christie Park Community| accessdate= 2007-05-11}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,205.<ref name=popcalgary>{{Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf | author= City of Calgary | title= Community Population Comparison | year=2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-11}}</ref> Residents in this community had a [[median household income]] of [[Canadian dollar|$]]102,664 in 2000, and there were 8.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.<ref name=ward>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_6_profile.pdf | title=Ward 6 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004| accessdate= 2007-05-11}}</ref> As of 2000, 19.2% of the residents were [[immigrant]]s. A proportion of 5.5% of the buildings were [[condominium]]s or [[apartment]]s, and 4.8% of the housing was used for [[renting]].<ref name=city>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/christie_park.pdf| title= Christie Park Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-11}}</ref> |
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,205.<ref name=popcalgary>{{Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf | author= City of Calgary | title= Community Population Comparison | year=2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-11}}</ref> Residents in this community had a [[median household income]] of [[Canadian dollar|$]]102,664 in 2000, and there were 8.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.<ref name=ward>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_6_profile.pdf | title=Ward 6 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004| accessdate= 2007-05-11}}</ref> As of 2000, 19.2% of the residents were [[immigrant]]s. A proportion of 5.5% 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/christie_park.pdf| title= Christie Park Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-11}}</ref> |
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Christie Park | |
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Neighbourhood | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Established | 1990 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Joe Connelly |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 2,205 |
| • Average Income | $102,664 |
| Postal code | |
| Website | Christie Park Community Association |
Christie Park is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Strathcona Drive and the community of Strathcona Park to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, 17 Avenue S to the south and 69 Street W to the west.
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the Municipal District of Rocky View. Christie Park was establishd as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Craig Burrows.[3]
Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,205.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $102,664 in 2000, and there were 8.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 19.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
The community is served by Olympic Heights Elementary public school.
See also
References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 6 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Christie Park Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Christie Park Community". Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
External links
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