McCauley, Edmonton

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McCauley
Neighbourhood
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Commonwealth Stadium in McCauley
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Location in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53°33′18″N113°29′02″W / 53.555°N 113.484°W / 53.555; -113.484
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Edmonton
Quadrant [1] NW
Ward [1] O-day’min
Sector [2] Mature area
Area [3] Central core
Government
[4]
 • Administrative body Edmonton City Council
 • CouncillorAnne Stevenson
 •  MLA Janis Irwin
 •  MP Blake Desjarlais
Area
[5]
 • Total1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Elevation
668 m (2,192 ft)
Population
 (2014) [6]
 • Total5,167
 • Density3,444.7/km2 (8,922/sq mi)
 • Change (2012–14)
Increase2.svg+23.5%
 • Dwellings
3,515

McCauley is a vibrant and ethnically diverse inner city neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta undergoing revitalization. It is named for Matthew McCauley, the first mayor of Edmonton, and is located just to the north east of the Downtown core. McCauley is famous as the home of dozens of religious buildings concentrated in a small area as well as being a large venue for the 1978 Commonwealth Games.

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The neighbourhood is roughly triangle-shaped, bounded on the north by 111 Avenue/Norwood Boulevard, the west by 101 Street, and the south east by the LRT line and the old Canadian National Railway right of way.

Out of 272 Edmonton neighbourhoods evaluated, McCauley is the 11th most walkable with a Walk Score of 79, or "Very Walkable". [7]

The community is represented by the McCauley Community League, established in 1935, which runs a Community centre located at 95 Street and 108 Avenue. [8] [9]

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2014 municipal census, McCauley had a population of 5,167 living in 3,515 dwellings, [6] a +23.5% change from its 2012 population of 4,183. [10] With a land area of 1.5 km2 (0.58 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,444.7 people/km2 in 2014. [5] [6]

Income By Household - 2005 Census [11] [12]
Income Range ($)McCauley [13]
(% of households)		Edmonton [13]
(% of households)
Under $10,00015.0%4.0%
$10,000-$19,99930.0%10.0%
$20,000-$29,99913.0%9.0%
$30,000-$39,99912.0%11.0%
$40,000-$49,9996.0%10.0%
$50,000-$59,9996.0%9.0%
$60,000-$69,9996.0%8.0%
$70,000-$79,9994.0%7.0%
$80,000-$89,9993.0%6.0%
$90,000-$99,9992.0%5.0%
$100,000 and over3.0%21.0%
Average household income$34,528$72,950

Revitalization

Since revitalization started (2008) to November 11, 2013, [14] 26 houses have been built, 40 new businesses have joined the area and there have been over 30 facade improvement projects. Many young families continually move into the area. [15]

In Progress

Option 2: Improve Physical Infrastructure along Norwood Boulevard. Coordinate a streetscape plan that incorporates landscape infrastructure conducive to enhancing connectivity to surrounding initiatives and projects. This could include intersection modifications and associated landscape improvements on 96 Street and 95 Street linking to neighbourhood revitalization projects, business revitalization zones and others. Adapt existing eligibility requirements for the Façade Improvement Program and the Development Incentive Program to enable property owners along Norwood Boulevard to access funding. Currently, Façade Improvement Program funding is limited to projects within existing Business Revitalization Zone boundaries. A capital program and cost estimate for streetscape improvements would need to be developed. Physical infrastructure improvements are generally seen as a mechanism for encouraging business development in a given area. [20]

Completed

Public transit

McCauley has access to all major forms of public transportation.

Edmonton Transit Service

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Light Rail Transit
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Edmonton Transit System
Public transit options in McCauley

Edmonton Transit Service's Light Rail Transit (LRT) system on the Capital Line runs through McCauley, with Stadium LRT Station and Transit Centre situated in the north east area of the neighbourhood, near Commonwealth Stadium & Rec Centre/Clarke Field. Stadium station underwent renovations which were completed in 2013.

Although not directly in McCauley proper, the community is within service distance of the Metro Line: the MacEwan station to the southwest and Kingsway/Royal Alex station to the northwest. The Metro Line opened in 2015.

Several bus routes operated by ETS pass by or end in McCauley; see List of Edmonton Transit Service bus routes.

St. Albert Transit

Several routes operated by StAT pass by McCauley. These include:

Routes

Real estate

Crime

The stats on the Edmonton crime map show significant increases in the past 4 years.[ citation needed ]

Streets and districts

Commonwealth Stadium and Clarke Field

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Commonwealth Stadium during an Edmonton Eskimos game.

Commonwealth Stadium is an outdoor stadium located in the north east district of McCauley. It is primarily used by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. Opened in 1978 the stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton and was built for the 1978 Commonwealth Games. With a permanent seating capacity of over 60,000, Commonwealth Stadium is the second-largest stadium in the CFL behind Olympic Stadium in Montreal, 66,308. In August 2013, the stadium completed a $23.8 million renovation which included new seats, repaved parking lots, new score board and new lockers.

Opened on March 13, 2012 the retrofitted and expanded Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre opened its doors. Costing $112.34 million, [24] with 220,000 sq-ft of recreation space. The facility features a full aquatic centre, field house, fitness centre, indoor track and various multi-purpose/meeting rooms.

Clarke Field was rebuilt in 2000 (in preparation for use as a "secondary" stadium for events of the 2001 World Championships in Athletics hosted in Edmonton) and now seats approximately 1,200 fans in a single grandstand with the playing surface being upgraded to artificial turf. It is primarily used by FC Edmonton of the North American Soccer League - the club has expanded the facility to seat 4,000 fans. The stadium is also used for university, minor and intramural sports, concerts and other events. Including the playing surface, the capacity of the stadium can exceed 6,000 for concerts and non-sporting events.

As mentioned, this district has LRT access through Stadium station and adjoining transit terminal.

Major events

Other than being host to some major concerts, Commonwealth Stadium has held some major national and international events.

Chinatown and Little Italy

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Chinatown and Little Italy are both present in McCauley. Both are unique and distinct retail shopping areas representing over 250 shops and services marketed as "A Cultural Experience" by the Chinatown & Little Italy Business Association. [39] The association is designated a business revitalization zone (BRZ) by the City of Edmonton. [40]

The beautiful Red Gates signify the entrance to Edmonton’s Chinatown, a vibrant shopping and dining destination brimming with Asian culture and flair. In addition to the Chinese population in this area, there is a growing Vietnamese population has added to the cultural diversity. Historic buildings dot the area, while new and upgraded structures are popping up as part of the renewal of the area. The Chinatown portion of the BRZ generally spans 97 Street to the east and 101 Street to the west from approximately 105 Avenue in the south to 110A Avenue in the north.

In Little Italy, Giovanni Caboto Park, as it is known today, was built as the Gyro Park in 1913. Children have gathered and enjoyed outdoor activities on this space for more than 100 years. In 1980 the park was renamed in honour of the Italian community and the concentration of restaurants and shops featuring Italian foods and merchandise. Renovated and reopened on July 9, 2006, the park now features a new entrance, a replica of an Italian fountain and an interactive life-sized statue of Frank Spinelli by local artist Zazo. Although no longer a major Italian settlement - a shopping district remains. The Little Italy portion of the BRZ is generally along 95 Street from approximately 105 Avenue to 109A Avenue.

Church Street Heritage Area (96 Street)

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Sacred Heart on 96 Street
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St. Josaphat on 97 Street
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96 Street (Church Street)
Examples of religious buildings in McCauley

The neighbourhood is famous for its collection of religious assemblies, representing a variety of faith groups. In particular, 96 Street (in McCauley) is also known as "Church Street," and was once cited by Ripley's Believe it or Not as having the largest concentration of churches in the world. [41] On May 1, 2013, 96 Street between 106 Avenue and 111 Avenue was granted Heritage Area designation to protect the street and enhance its characters. [42]

Within the Church Street Heritage Area

Other McCauley area churches

Moved or closed churches

101 Street Commercial Corridor

Located in the SW area of McCauley near key landmarks such as Epcor Tower, Rogers Place and Royal Alberta Museum – this district will be host to new development which will connect McCauley to Downtown. [17]

"The Edmontonian" is a proposed 278 m high residential tower located at 10525-101 Street. [43] At this height, it will be tallest structure in the city.

Pacific Rim Mall is a redevelopment proposal to renovate the existing mall and to build two towers (30 and 40 stories) located at 98 Street and 105 Avenue. [44]

Historic buildings

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Chinatown's Hull Block built c. 1914

McCauley is currently host to 7 official City of Edmonton sites designated as Municipal Historic Resources. These resources are legally protected by bylaws from demolition and inappropriate alterations − these resources are also eligible to receive municipal assistance. McCauley is only exceed by Downtown in terms of number of sites on the registry. [45]

Municipal Historic Resource Sites [45]
NameYear built
Charles J. Carter Residence1909
Lambton Block1914
John McNeill Residence1907
McTaggart Residence1922
William Paskins Residence1902
Hull Block1914
Rehwinkel Parsonage1913

Education

There are two schools in the neighbourhood, McCauley Public School (Edmonton Public Schools) and Sacred Heart Catholic School (Edmonton Catholic School District). Both are no longer fully functional schools and closed due to low student enrollment. However, both continue on with limited programs to support the community.

Geographic location

Adjoining neighbourhoods are Downtown to the southwest, Boyle Street to the south and southeast, Cromdale to the east, Parkdale to the northeast, Alberta Avenue to the north, Spruce Avenue to the northwest, and Central McDougall to the west.

See also

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