Pineridge, Calgary

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official_name = Pineridge
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settlement_type = Neighbourhood


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dot_map_caption = Location of Pineridge in Calgary
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = CAN
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = AB
subdivision_type2 = City
subdivision_name2 = flag|Calgary
subdivision_type3 = Quadrant
subdivision_name3 = NE
subdivision_type4 = Ward
subdivision_name4 = 5
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leader_title = Administrative body
leader_name = Calgary City Council
leader_title1 = Alderman
leader_name1 = Ray Jones
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established_title = Established
established_date = 1974
established_title2 = Annexed
established_date2 = 1961
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area_total_km2 = 2.0
population_as_of = 2006
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population_total = 9857
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population_blank1_title = Average Income
population_blank1 = $49452
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website = [http://www.calgaryarea.com/ne/pineridge/pineridge.htm Pineridge Community Association]
footnotes = Pineridge is a neighbourhood in Northeast Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and is one of four neighbourhoods that make up what is called the Properties, along with Whitehorn, Temple, and Rundle. It is bordered by 32 Ave NE to the North, 52nd Street N.E. to the West, 16th Avenue N.E. (Highway 1 - the Trans Canada Highway) to the South, and 68th Streed N.E. to the East.

History

Pineridge was established in 1974 and was developed along with the other "Properties" communities during the building boom of the mid-1970s. Prior to that time the area was a treeless prairie landscape.

The community of Pineridge is located close to Calgary's Northeast commercial and industrial areas and major transportation routes, including the Trans-Canada Highway, Barlow Trail and Memorial Drive. The Village Square Leisure Centre is situated within the community and the city's pathway system offers recreational opportunities for local residents.

Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 9,857.Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf | author= City of Calgary | title= Community Population Comparison | year=2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-21] Residents in this community had a median household income of $49,452 in 2000, and there were 17.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_5_profile.pdf | title=Ward 5 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004| accessdate= 2007-05-21] As of 2000, 29.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 17.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 32.4% of the housing was used for renting.Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/pineridge.pdf| title= Pineridge Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-21]

chools

Pineridge is home to the following schools:
* St. Patrick Elementary School (Separate)
* Douglas Harkness Elementary School (Public)
* Lester B. Pearson High School (Public)
* Pineridge Community School (Public)
* Clarence Sansom Junior High School (Public)

Public Transit

Pineridge is serviced by the following Calgary Transit routes (as of January 1, 2006):
* Route 34, Pineridge
* Route 48, Rundle
* Route 72, Circle Route
* Route 73, Circle Route
* Route 66, Blackfoot Express
* Route 90, Foothills North
* Route 176, 52 St. ExpressThe nearest CTrain rapid transit station to Pineridge is Rundle Station.

Churches

* Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
* Centennial Presbyterian Church
* PrimeraIglesia Evangelica Misionera
* Pineridge Christian Fellowship
* Prince Of Faith Lutheran Church
* Rockyview Alliance Church
* Trinity Christian Fellowship

Electorial Districts

The Pineridge community is a part of the Calgary-Northeast federal electorial district, the Calgary Cross provicial constituency. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 5 Alderman Ray Jones.

ee also

*List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References