Sweet Grass, Edmonton

Last updated
Sweet Grass
Neighbourhood
Edmonton agglomeration-blank.svg
Red pog.svg
Sweet Grass
Location of Sweet Grass in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53°27′47″N113°31′41″W / 53.463°N 113.528°W / 53.463; -113.528
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta
City Edmonton
Quadrant [1] NW
Ward [1] Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Sector [2] Southwest
Area [3] [4] Kaskitayo
Government
[5]
 • Administrative body Edmonton City Council
 • CouncillorJennifer Rice
Area
[6]
 • Total0.91 km2 (0.35 sq mi)
Elevation
676 m (2,218 ft)
Population
 (2012) [7]
 • Total2,636
 • Density2,896.7/km2 (7,502/sq mi)
 • Change (2009–12)
Decrease2.svg−3.2%
 • Dwellings
1,056

Sweet Grass is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for Cree Chief Sweet Grass, "who was one of the early west's first conservationists and instrumental in the protection of the Plains Bison." [8]

Contents

Development of the neighbourhood occurred during the 1970s and early 1980s when 92.3% of the residences were constructed. The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood (44%) is the single-family dwelling. This is followed by row houses (36%) and apartments in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories (19%). Two out of three residences are owner-occupied (67%) with the remaining one out of three residences (33%) being rented. [9]

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Sweet Grass had a population of 2,636 living in 1,056 dwellings, [7] a -3.2% change from its 2009 population of 2,724. [10] With a land area of 0.91 km2 (0.35 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,896.7 people/km2 in 2012. [6] [7]

The neighbourhood population, according to the 2005 municipal census, is comparatively stable with just over half the residents (51.8%) having lived in the same residence for at least five years. Another 13.3% have lived in the same residence for between three and five years. Only 15.9% have lived in the same residence for less than one year. [11]

The average household income in Sweet Grass is a bit higher than the average household income for the city at large.

Income By Household - 2001 Census [12] [13]
Income Range ($)Sweet Grass [14] Edmonton [15]
(% of Households)(% of Households)
Under $10,0004.8%6.3%
$10,000-$19,9999.6%12.4%
$20,000-$29,9995.8%11.9%
$30,000-$39,99911.5%11.8%
$40,000-$49,9997.7%10.9%
$50,000-$59,99910.6%9.5%
$60,000-$69,9998.7%8.3%
$70,000-$79,9999.5%6.7%
$80,000-$89,9995.8%5.4%
$90,000-$99,9993.4%4.2%%
$100,000 and over22.6%12.6%%
Average household income$68,858$57,360

Sweet Grass is served by the new LRT station at Century Park in the neighbourhood of Ermineskin to the south east.

There are two schools in the neighbourhood, Sweet Grass Elementary School operated by the Edmonton Public School System, and St. Teresa Catholic School operated by the city's Catholic School System.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 119 Street, on the east by 111 Street, on the north by 34 Avenue, and on the south by Saddleback Road and a utility corridor located just north of 29 Avenue.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

Related Research Articles

Glenora is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley.

Crestwood is a residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley and nestled between two ravines.

Argyll is a residential neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, located on the south side of the city between the two branches of the Mill Creek Ravine. It is bounded by the ravine on the west and north east sides, and by Argyll Road on the south and south east sides. On the other side of Mill Creek Ravine are the residential neighbourhoods of Avonmore and Hazeldean. On the other side of Argyll Road is the industrial subdivision of Coronet Addition Industrial. The Argyll Sports Centre is located in the neighbourhood.

Klarvatten is a residential neighbourhood in north Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Its location gives residents good access to CFB Edmonton.

Terra Losa is a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood located in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Eastwood is a residential neighbourhood in north central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is one of Edmonton's older neighbourhoods, with development starting in 1906. Today, most of the residential construction (88%) dates from after World War II.

Duggan is a residential neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood is "named for J.J. Duggan ".

Parkdale is a central neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada located a short distance north of the downtown core. Located to the south of the neighbourhood is Commonwealth Stadium and to the north east is Northlands Coliseum. Parkdale is part of the Norwood area of Edmonton.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Grandview Heights, Edmonton</span> Neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Grandview Heights is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is built on land that had been owned in the 1880s by a family named McCauley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thorncliff, Edmonton</span> Neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Thorncliff is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada located immediately to the south of West Edmonton Mall. According to the neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton Map Utility. the neighbourhood was designed to control urban sprawl and improve the delivery of services. Whitemud Drive, located just to the south of the neighbourhood, provides good access to destinations on the south side, including the University of Alberta, Fort Edmonton Park, and the Southgate Centre shopping mall.

Aspen Gardens is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, overlooking the Whitemud Creek Ravine. The neighbourhood "was designed to appeal to individuals and families in search of quiet, affluent residential neighbourhood characterised by larger homes, mature trees, and attractive paths for pedestrian and bicycle travel."

Wellington is a residential neighbourhood located in north west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Newton is a residential neighbourhood located in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for Reverend William Newton who arrived in Edmonton in 1875. The Anglican canon served the people of Edmonton until 1900. The Hermitage, a hospital he founded just east of the old town, is now the Hermitage area of Edmonton. The neighbourhoods of Newton and Canon are named after him.

Lymburn is a residential neighbourhood located in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for attorney general John F. Lymburn.

Pleasantview is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Kernohan is a residential neighbourhood located in the Clareview area of north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is "named for an early pioneer farmer who operated a grocery store here in the 1880s and 90s.

Blue Quill Estates is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Both Blue Quill Estates and the adjoining neighbourhood of Blue Quill are named to honour Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Band.

Highlands is a residential neighbourhood in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. The area was annexed by Edmonton in 1912, and "was named in a contest offering a 50-dollar prize." In 2012, Highlands was ranked one of Canada's top ten neighbourhoods of old homes by the magazine This Old House.

Glengarry is a residential neighbourhood located in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Northgate Centre, a major shopping mall, is located in the neighbourhood's north west corner. North Town Mall is located immediately to the north of Glengarry in the neighbourhood of Northmount.

Ermineskin is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood is named for Chief Ermineskin of Maskwacis.

References

  1. 1 2 "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 3, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. ↑ "The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 15100" (PDF). City of Edmonton. 2010-05-26. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 2, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. ↑ "City of Edmonton Plans in Effect" (PDF). City of Edmonton. November 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  5. ↑ "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on March 28, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  6. 1 2 "Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file)". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 "Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  8. ↑ From the neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton map utility Archived 2006-09-02 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ "2001 Federal Census: Period of Construction" (PDF). censusdocs.edmonton.ca. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  10. ↑ "2009 Municipal Census Results". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on May 31, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-06-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ↑ 2000 dollars
  13. ↑ Income is for all persons in the household. So, if there are two persons in the household and each person earns $15,000, the household income is $30,000
  14. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-06-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-09-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.