Hillhurst, Calgary
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The Kensington Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) adjoins the Hillhurst community.
History
Established in 1914, Hillhurst is one of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods. The first homesteads appeared here in the 1880s – the most notable being that of Felix McHugh. In 1883, he established his homestead in Section 21, now known as Hillhurst. The site of his house is now a playground at corner of 9A Street and Memorial Drive. Ezra Riley acquired the land, and sold it to the city in 1904. He also donated a 20 acre parcel, which is now Riley Park, and a stone structure where St. Barnabas Church is now located.[2]
The city set the size of the lots to 25 feet with lots selling for about $300 each in 1907. In the early days, much of Hillhurst was a slough. As more and more people came, the dirt trails and wooden sidewalks gave way to paved roads; cement side walks, and lit roadways. Now, Hillhurst is a community with a population of approximately 5000.[2]
Demographics
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Residents in this community had a median household income of $50,822 in 2000, and there were 18.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 15.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 48.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 56.2% of the housing was used for renting.[6]
Crime
| Year | Crime Rate (/100 pop.) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5.9 |
| 2019 | 8.5 |
| 2020 | 6.0 |
| 2021 | 5.3 |
| 2022 | 6.3 |
| 2023 | 4.9 |
Education
In 2006, there were five schools in the district:
- Hillhurst Community School — Public
- Queen Elizabeth Elementary School — Public
- Queen Elizabeth Junior and Senior High — Public
- St. John Fine Arts Elementary — Calgary Catholic School District (closed in 2010)
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, or SAIT Polytechnic — Post Secondary College
Sports teams
Hillhurst is home to the Calgary Kookaburras Australian rules football club.
See also
References
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External links
- Calgary Area - Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Info
- HSCA Web Site - Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association Web Site
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