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Neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
University Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bordered by the University of Calgary, McMahon Stadium, the Alberta Children's Hospital and Foothills Hospital. It is a relatively small neighbourhood and is bounded to the north by 24 Avenue NW, to the east by University Drive NW, to the south by 16 Avenue NW (Trans-Canada Highway) and to the west by Shaganappi Trail NW.
University Heights | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of University Heights in Calgary | |
Coordinates: 51°04′20″N 114°08′9″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Calgary |
Quadrant | NW |
Ward | 7 |
Established | 1963 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
• Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
• Councillor | Terry Wong |
Area | |
• Total | 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,105 m (3,625 ft) |
Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 2,919 |
• Average Income | $43,079 |
Website | University Heights Community Association |
University Heights was established in 1963. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 1 councillor.[1]
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, University Heights had a population of 2,928 living in 1,380 dwellings, a 1.3% increase from its 2011 population of 2,890.[3] With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,660/km2 (9,500/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $43,079 in 2000, and there were 30.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 28% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 64.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 66.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
There are two schools in this neighbourhood:
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