Cameron Heights, Edmonton

Cameron Heights is a new neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley.

Cameron Heights
Neighbourhood
Cameron Heights
Location of Cameron Heights in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53.473°N 113.635°W / 53.473; -113.635
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityEdmonton
Quadrant[1]NW
Ward[1]5
Sector[2]West
Government
  Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
  CouncillorSarah Hamilton
Area
  Total0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Elevation
681 m (2,234 ft)
Population
 (2012)[5]
  Total1,125
  Density1,424.1/km2 (3,688/sq mi)
  Change (2009–12)
105.7%
  Dwellings
463

It is bounded on the south by Anthony Henday Drive, on the north and west by a ravine, and on the east by the North Saskatchewan River valley. It is named for former school board member and Edmonton Town Council alderman John Cameron.[6] The neighbourhood of Wedgewood Heights is located on the north side of the ravine.

The only roadway into the neighbourhood is Cameron Heights Drive from the south. The Anthony Henday provides access to destinations to the south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Cameron Heights had a population of 1,125 living in 463 dwellings,[5] a 105.7% change from its 2009 population of 547.[7] With a land area of 0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi),[4] it had a population density of 1,424.1 people/km2 in 2012.[5][4]

Surrounding neighbourhoods

References

  1. "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 3, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  2. "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. "Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file)". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  5. "Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  6. Aubrey, Merrily K. (2004), Naming Edmonton: From Ada to Zoie, Edmonton, Alberta: University of Alberta, p. 47, ISBN 978-0-88864-423-7
  7. "2009 Municipal Census Results". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
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