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Wentworth was developed by Dundee developments except for the area of Wexford, which is being developed by the 7S Group. |
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'''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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Revision as of 16:35, 3 February 2008
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
The zoning for the area was established by the East Springbank Area Structure Plan. [1]
Demographics
In progress.
Geography
Plant hardiness zone: 2b [2]
Education
Wentworth is served by several public and private schools, including:
- St. Joan of Arc / Calgary Catholic School District
- Calgary French and International School
- Webber Academy
- Calgary Waldorf School
- A new K-4 public school will be opening in 2010
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 23,500 square feet (2,180 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 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
- St. Michaels' Catholic Church will be constructed on 85th St. http://www.wscr.ca/downloads/2007_smc/siteplan.pdf
See also
References
- ^ City of Calgary (2007). "East Springbank Area Structure Plan" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-07-11.
- ^ MyPlantZone (2007). "Plant hardiness zones". Retrieved 2008-01-11.
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East Springbank Area Structure Plan
External links
Community Association Web Site
West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association