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'''Somerset''' is a [[residential area|residential]] neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], Canada. It is located at the southern edge of the city, north of [[Stoney 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 southwest. |
'''Somerset''' is a [[residential area|residential]] neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], Canada. It is located at the southern edge of the city, north of [[Stoney 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 southwest. |
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Somerset is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by the Ward 13 councillor.<ref name="councillors"/> |
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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 is served by the [[Somerset-Bridlewood (C-Train)|Somerset-Bridlewood]] station of the [[C-Train]] [[light rail transit|LRT]] system (201 line). |
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Somerset | |
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Neighbourhood | |
  Somerset 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. It is located at the southern edge of the city, north of Stoney Trail and east from the community of Bridlewood and west from Macleod Trail. The Spruce Meadows equestrian facility is located immediately southwest.
Somerset is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor.[2]
The community is served by the Somerset-Bridlewood station of the C-Train LRT system (201 line).
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Somerset had a population of 8,596 living in 3,153 dwellings.[4] 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
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
Somerset is served by Calgary Transit Routes 14 and 52. The [Somerset-Bridlewood] CTrain Station serves Somerset
See also
References
- ^ http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2016/2016-Census-Results-Book.pdf
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2016/2016-Census-Results-Book.pdf
- ^ "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 13 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
External links
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