Woodlands, Calgary

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Woodlands
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Residences overlooking Fish Creek Park
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Woodlands
Location of Woodlands in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°56′29″N114°06′32″W / 50.94139°N 114.10889°W / 50.94139; -114.10889
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta
City Flag placeholder.svg  Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward 13
Established1976
Government
[1]
 • Mayor Jyoti Gondek
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • CouncillorDan McLean
Area
 • Total2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation
1,070 m (3,510 ft)
Population
 (2006) [2]
 • Total6,529
 •  Average Income
$71,234
Website Woodlands Community Association

Woodlands is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. The community is bordered by Fish Creek Provincial Park to the south, 24 Street SW to the west, Anderson Road SW to the north, and 14 Street SW to the east. The Canyon Meadows Golf course is entirely contained within the boundaries of Woodlands.

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Woodlands was established in 1976. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor. [1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Woodlands had a population of 6,201 living in 2,397 dwellings, a 0% increase from its 2011 population of 6,201. [3] With a land area of 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi), it had a population density of

Residents in this community had a median household income of $71,234 in 2000, and there were 14.2% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. [5] As of 2000, 22.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 11.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 24.9% of the housing was used for renting. [2]

Education

Woodlands is home to Woodlands Elementary School (CBE), as well as William Roper Hull School, a K-12 school owned by the CBE in partnership with Hull Services with programs for students with various behavioral, emotional, social and mental challenges. [6] There is also the Tsuu T'Ina Bullhead Adult Education Centre is situated next to William Roper School.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "Woodlands Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  3. 1 2 "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. ↑ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 13 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  6. ↑ "William Roper Hull School". school.cbe.ab.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-15.


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