Palliser, Calgary
Palliser is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Heritage Drive and the Glenmore Reservoir, to the east by 19 Street W, to the south by Southland Drive and to the west by 24 Street W. The Tom Brook Athletic Park is located within the neighbourhood.
Named after John Palliser, an early explorer and geographer of western Canada, the neighbourhood was established in 1967. Until 1991 it included the community of Pump Hill. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Barry Erskine.[1]
Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,319.[2] Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,603 in 2000, and there were 7.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[3] As of 2000, 20.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 40.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 36.8% of the housing was used for renting.[4]
Education
The community is served by Nellie McClung Elementary and John Ware Junior High public schools as well as by the St. Benedict Elementary (catholic).
See also
References
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Palliser Community". Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Palliser Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
External links
50°57′53″N 114°06′37″W / 50.96472°N 114.11028°W
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