Brentwood, Calgary

Brentwood is a neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by John Laurie Boulevard to the north, Crowchild Trail to the south, Shaganappi Trail to the west, and Nose Hill Park to the east.

Brentwood
Neighbourhood
Brentwood
Location of Brentwood in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°05′55″N 114°08′04″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNW
Ward7
Established1960
Government
 • MayorNaheed Nenshi
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorDruh Farrell
Elevation
1,115 m (3,658 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total6,255
 • Average Income
$56,305
WebsiteBrentwood Community Association

Brentwood was established in 1960. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 7 councillor.[1]

It is served by the Brentwood station of the C-Train LRT system. The Northland Village shopping center is located in the western extremity of the neighbourhood.

History

Brentwood was scene to the 2014 Calgary stabbings.[3]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Brentwood had a population of 6,059 living in 2,595 dwellings, a 0.2% increase from its 2011 population of 6,049.[4] With a land area of 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,090/km2 (5,410/sq mi) in 2012.[4][5]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $56,305 in 2000, and there were 14.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[6] As of 2000, 22.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 15.7% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 27.3% were used for renting.[2]

Education

The following schools are located in Brentwood:

The University of Calgary grounds border the community to the southwest, and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is also located close to the neighbourhood.

See also

References
  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. City of Calgary (2006). "Brentwood Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
  3. "Five Stabbed to Death at College House Party in Calgary". NBC News. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  4. "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  5. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  6. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
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