Collingwood, Calgary

Collingwood
Neighbourhood
Collingwood

Location of Collingwood in Calgary

Coordinates: 51°05′15″N 114°06′33″W / 51.08750°N 114.10917°W / 51.08750; -114.10917Coordinates: 51°05′15″N 114°06′33″W / 51.08750°N 114.10917°W / 51.08750; -114.10917
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 7
Established 1959
Annexed 1910
Government[1]
 • Mayor Naheed Nenshi
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Councillor Druh Farrell
Elevation 1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 2,325
 • Average Income $55,208
Website Triwood Community Association

Collingwood is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located immediately south of the Nose Hill Park and John Laurie Boulevard, and west from 14th Street W. To the south it is bordered by Confederation Park, Canmore Park and the Confederation Park golf course.

The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910, and Collingwood was established in 1959. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 7 councillor.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Collingwood had a population of 2,222 living in 978 dwellings, a -0.4% increase from its 2011 population of 2,231.[3] With a land area of 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,390/km2 (3,600/sq mi) in 2012.[4][3]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $55,208 in 2000, and there were 13.5% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 8.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 15% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 25.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "Collingwood Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  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 7 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-10.

External links

 Nose Hill Park Nose Hill Park North Haven
Charleswood Cambrian Heights
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