Braeside, Calgary

Braeside
Neighbourhood
Braeside Location of Braeside in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°57′14″N 114°06′20″W / 50.95389°N 114.10556°WCoordinates: 50°57′14″N 114°06′20″W / 50.95389°N 114.10556°W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SW
Ward	11
Established	1965
Government[1]
• Mayor	Naheed Nenshi
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Brian Pincott
Elevation	1,095 m (3,593 ft)
Population (2010)[2]
• Total	5,916
• Average Income	$64,691
Website	Braeside Community Association

Braeside is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located north of Anderson Road, south of Southland Drive, west of 14th Street SW and east of 24th Street SW.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Braeside had a population of 5,940 living in 2,544 dwellings, a -0.6% increase from its 2011 population of 5,978.^[3] With a land area of 2 km² (0.77 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,000/km² (7,700/sq mi) in 2012.^[4][3]

As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 19.6% of the housing was used for renting.^[5]

Education

Braeside is served by the Braeside Elementary public school. A Junior High School, John Ware, is located immediately north of the community.

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
2. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
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 (2006). "Braeside Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.

External links

• Federation of Calgary Communities - Braeside Community