Fairview, Calgary

Fairview is a residential neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Glenmore Trail to the east by Blackfoot Trail, to the south by Heritage Drive and to the west by Macleod Trail. Fairmount Drive bisects the neighbourhood from north to south and Chinook Centre is located northwest from the community. Fairview features homes built in the late 1950s and early 1960s on what are now considered large lots. Many are in the 1,000 sq ft range with most being bungalows. Many homes are still owned and occupied by the original owners. One of the smaller communities in Calgary with about 1,200 single family homes.

Fairview
Neighbourhood
Fairview
Location of Fairview in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°59′06″N 114°03′38″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantSE
Ward9
Established1959
Annexed1956
Government
  MayorNaheed Nenshi
  Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
  CouncillorGian-Carlo Carra
Area
  Total2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation
1,065 m (3,494 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
  Total3,660
  Average Income
$54,116
WebsiteFairview Community Association

Fairview was annexed by Calgary in 1956. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 9 councillor.[1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Fairview had a population of 3,623 living in 1,606 dwellings, a 2% increase from its 2011 population of 3,552.[3] With a land area of 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,790/km2 (7,220/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $54,116 in 2000, and there were 17.1% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 17.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 18.9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 27.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Le Roi Daniels and Fairview schools, both public schools hosting the Traditional Learning Centre alternative program, as well as by West Island College (private).

Transit

Fairview is served Calgary Transit Bus Route 10. The Heritage CTrain Station serves Fairview.

See also

References

  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. City of Calgary (2006). "Fairview Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
  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 9 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-09. Retrieved 2007-05-17.


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