Woodlands, Calgary

Woodlands
Neighbourhood

Residences overlooking Fish Creek Park
Woodlands

Location of Woodlands in Calgary

Coordinates: 50°56′29″N 114°06′32″W / 50.94139°N 114.10889°W / 50.94139; -114.10889Coordinates: 50°56′29″N 114°06′32″W / 50.94139°N 114.10889°W / 50.94139; -114.10889
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 13
Established 1976
Government[1]
 • Mayor Naheed Nenshi
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart
Area
 • Total 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation 1,070 m (3,510 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 6,529
 • Average Income $71,234
Website Woodlands Community Association

Woodlands is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. The community is bordered by Fish Creek Provincial Park to the south, 24 Street SW to the west, Anderson Road SW to the north, and 14 Street SW to the east. The Canyon Meadows Golf course is entirely contained within the boundaries of Woodlands.

Woodlands was established in 1976. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor.[1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Woodlands had a population of 6,201 living in 2,397 dwellings, a 0% increase from its 2011 population of 6,201.[3] With a land area of 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,210/km2 (5,740/sq mi) in 2012.[4][3]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $71,234 in 2000, and there were 14.2% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 22.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 11.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 24.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "Woodlands Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  3. 1 2 "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 13 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
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Woodbine Canyon Meadows
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