West Hillhurst, Calgary
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History
Although annexed by the city of Calgary in 1907, substantial development did not occur until 1945 when many of the houses were built as "Victory Homes" for soldiers returning from World War II. A number of these buildings are still standing despite the fact that many were only intended to be temporary.
Demographics
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As of 2000, there were 16.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood,[3] and 12.8% of the residents were immigrants. 30.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 44.1% of the housing was used for renting.[4]
Crime
| Year | Crime Rate (/100 pop.) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.4 |
| 2019 | 3.0 |
| 2020 | 3.6 |
| 2021 | 3.1 |
| 2022 | 3.0 |
| 2023 | 2.1 |
Education
In 2006, there were two schools in the district:
- École Madeleine d'Houet Bilingual Junior High School - A Separate Catholic school
- Louise Dean Centre - A public high school for new and expectant young mothers throughout Calgary.
See also
References
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External links
- Calgary Area - West Hillhurst Community Info
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