Bel-Aire, Calgary

Bel-Aire is a wealthy residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located east of the Glenmore Reservoir and the Elbow River and west of the community of Meadowlark Park and Chinook Center and north of the neighbourhood of Mayfair. The Calgary Country Club golf course makes up its northern boundary.

For other uses, see Bel-Aire (disambiguation).
Bel-Aire
Neighbourhood
Bel-Aire
Location of Bel-Aire in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°59′58″N 114°05′17″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward11
Established1960
Annexed1954
Government
 • MayorNaheed Nenshi
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorJeromy Farkas
Area
 • Total0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Elevation
1,090 m (3,580 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total494
 • Average Income
$138,124
WebsiteBel-Aire Community Association

Bel-Aire was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1954 and was established as a neighbourhood in 1960. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 11 councillor.[1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Bel-Aire had a population of 424 living in 159 dwellings, a -5.6% increase from its 2011 population of 449.[3] With a land area of 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,410/km2 (3,700/sq mi) in 2012.[4][3]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $138,124 in 2000, and there were no low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 13.5% of the residents were immigrants. All buildings were single-family detached homes, and none of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by the Christopher Robin private school.

See also

References
  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. City of Calgary (2006). "Bel-Aire Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  3. "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-22. Retrieved 2007-05-09.


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