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Shawnessy, Calgary

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Coordinates: 50°54′30″N 114°04′47″W / 50.90833°N 114.07972°W / 50.90833; -114.07972
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Shawnessy
Neighbourhood
Map
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward13
Established1981
Government
[1]
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • AldermanDiane 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
WebsiteShawnessy 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 14 Street W 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

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 13 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-13.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Shawnessy Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-13.
  3. ^ Calgary Communities. "Shawnessy Community Association". Retrieved 2007-05-14.
  4. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Shawnessy Community". Retrieved 2007-05-13.
  5. ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-13.

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