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Capitol Hill, Calgary |
| Capitol Hill | |
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 7 |
| Established | 1948 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Druh Farrell |
| Elevation | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 4,044 |
| - Average Income | $38,670 |
| Website: Capitol Hill Community Association | |
Capitol Hill is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located immediately north of the Trans-Canada Highway, and is bisected by 14th Street West. The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and the North Hill shopping center are located south of the community. To the north it is bounded by the Confederation Park.
Capitol Hill was established in 1948, but contains buildings as old as 1920. Most of the community was built in the 1950s. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 7 Alderman Druh Farrell.[3]
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Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 4,044.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $38,670 in 2000, and there were 25.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 17.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 46.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 59.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2] Many students of close-by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and University of Calgary reside here.
Education
The Capitol Hill Elementary public school and the St. Pius Bilingual Elementary School (a Catholic school) are located in the community.
See also
References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 7 Profile". Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Capitol Hill Community Statistics". Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Capitol Hill Community". Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
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