University Heights, Calgary

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University Heights
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University Heights
Location of University Heights in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°04′20″N114°08′9″W / 51.07222°N 114.13583°W / 51.07222; -114.13583
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg Alberta
City Flag placeholder.svg Calgary
QuadrantNW
Ward 7
Established1963
Government
[1]
 • Mayor Jyoti Gondek
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • CouncillorTerry Wong
Area
 • Total
0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation
1,105 m (3,625 ft)
Population
 (2006) [2]
 • Total
2,919
 •  Average Income
$43,079
Website University Heights Community Association

University Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bordered by the University of Calgary, McMahon Stadium, the Alberta Children's Hospital and Foothills Hospital. It is a relatively small neighbourhood and is bounded to the north by 24 Avenue NW, to the east by University Drive NW, to the south by 16 Avenue NW (Trans-Canada Highway) and to the west by Shaganappi Trail NW.

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University Heights was established in 1963. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 1 councillor. [1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, University Heights had a population of 2,928 living in 1,380 dwellings, a 1.3% increase from its 2011 population of 2,890. [3] With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of

Residents in this community had a median household income of $43,079 in 2000, and there were 30.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. [5] As of 2000, 28% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 64.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 66.5% of the housing was used for renting. [2]

Education

There are two schools in this neighbourhood:

References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "University Heights Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-21.
  3. 1 2 "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 1, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Community Boundaries". City of Calgary. Archived from the original (Esri shapefile) on October 23, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. ↑ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 1 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-09. Retrieved 2007-05-21.
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