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'''West Springs''' is a [[residential area|residential]] neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. It is located at the western edge of the city, and is bordered to the west by the acreages and estate homes of [[Springbank, Alberta|Springbank]]. To the east it is bounded by 69 Street W, to the south by Bow Trail and to the north by [[Alberta Highway 563|Old Banff Coach Road]], the community of [[Cougar Ridge, Calgary|Cougar Ridge]] and the [[Canada Olympic Park]]. |
'''West Springs''' is a [[residential area|residential]] neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]. It is located at the western edge of the city, and is bordered to the west by the acreages and estate homes of [[Springbank, Alberta|Springbank]]. To the east it is bounded by 69 Street W, to the south by Bow Trail and to the north by [[Alberta Highway 563|Old Banff Coach Road]], the community of [[Cougar Ridge, Calgary|Cougar Ridge]] and the [[Canada Olympic Park]]. |
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The land, previously part of the East Springbank area of the [[Rocky View County, Alberta|Municipal District of Rocky View]], was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1995 and West Springs was established in 2001. It is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 6 [[Alderman]] Joe Connelly.<ref>{{Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/westsprings/westsprings.htm |title= West Springs Community| accessdate= 2007-05-10}}</ref> |
The land, previously part of the East Springbank area of the [[Rocky View County, Alberta|Municipal District of Rocky View]], was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1995 and West Springs was established in 2001. It is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 6 [[Alderman]] Joe Connelly.<ref>{{Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/westsprings/westsprings.htm |title= West Springs Community| accessdate= 2007-05-10}}</ref> The western extension of the neighbourhood, west of 85th Street, reaching into the [[aspen parkland]], is called [[Wentworth, Calgary|Wentworth]]. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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West Springs | |
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Neighbourhood | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Established | 2001 |
| Annexed | 1995 |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Joe Connelly |
| Elevation | 1,235 m (4,052 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 5,309 |
| • Average Income | $88,328 |
| Postal code | |
| Website | West Springs Community Association |
West Springs is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the western edge of the city, and is bordered to the west by the acreages and estate homes of Springbank. To the east it is bounded by 69 Street W, to the south by Bow Trail and to the north by Old Banff Coach Road, the community of Cougar Ridge and the Canada Olympic Park.
The land, previously part of the East Springbank area of the Municipal District of Rocky View, was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1995 and West Springs was established in 2001. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Joe Connelly.[3] The western extension of the neighbourhood, west of 85th Street, reaching into the aspen parkland, is called Wentworth.
Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 5,309.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $88,328 in 2000, and there were 9.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 28.2% of the residents were immigrants. All buildings were single-family detached homes, and only 5.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
The Calgary Board of Education recently opened the new West Springs Elementary School in September 2010, serving Kindergarten to Grade 5 students residing in West Springs. It is anticipated the school will also accommodate Grade 6 students in September 2011.
See also
References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 6 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "West Springs Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "West Springs Community". Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-10.
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