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'''Shawnessy''' is a [[suburb]]an [[residential area|residential]] neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. It is bounded by Shawnessy Boulevard to the north, MacLeod Trail to the east, 162 Avenue S to the south and |
'''Shawnessy''' is a [[suburb]]an [[residential area|residential]] neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. It is bounded by Shawnessy Boulevard to the north, MacLeod Trail to the east, 162 Avenue S to the south and James McKevitt Road to the west. |
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Shawnessy was established in 1981.<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/shawnessy.php | title= Shawnessy Community Association | author= Calgary Communities| accessdate= 2007-05-14}}</ref> It is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 13 [[Alderman]] Diane Colley-Urquhart.<ref>{{Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/fishcreek/shawnessy/shawnessy.htm |title= Shawnessy Community| accessdate= 2007-05-13}}</ref> |
Shawnessy was established in 1981.<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/shawnessy.php | title= Shawnessy Community Association | author= Calgary Communities| accessdate= 2007-05-14}}</ref> It is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 13 [[Alderman]] Diane Colley-Urquhart.<ref>{{Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/fishcreek/shawnessy/shawnessy.htm |title= Shawnessy Community| accessdate= 2007-05-13}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:47, 20 February 2009
Shawnessy | |
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Neighbourhood | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 13 |
| Established | 1981 |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Diane Colley-Urquhart |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 9,498 |
| • Average Income | $72,687 |
| Website | Shawnessy Community Association |
Shawnessy is a suburban residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Shawnessy Boulevard to the north, MacLeod Trail to the east, 162 Avenue S to the south and James McKevitt Road to the west.
Shawnessy was established in 1981.[3] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 13 Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart.[4]
It is served by the Shawnessy station of the C-Train LRT system. Shawnessy Town Centre is a a regional shopping area located east of the community, and Fish Creek Provincial Park is located north of the neighbourhood.
Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 9,498.[5] Residents in this community had a median household income of $72,687 in 2000, and there were 6.7% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 16.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 6.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 5.7% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
The community is served by Father Doucet Elementary School (catholic) and Janet Johnstone Elementary public school. A middle school has been approved for construction in Shawnessey and is slated to be open in September 2009.
See also
References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 13 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-13.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Shawnessy Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-13.
- ^ Calgary Communities. "Shawnessy Community Association". Retrieved 2007-05-14.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Shawnessy Community". Retrieved 2007-05-13.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-13.
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