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Sandstone Valley, Calgary

Coordinates: 51°08′22″N 114°05′48″W / 51.13944°N 114.09667°W / 51.13944; -114.09667
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Sandstone Valley
Neighbourhood
Sandstone Valley and Nose Hill Park
Sandstone Valley and Nose Hill Park
Sandstone Valley is located in Calgary
Sandstone Valley
Sandstone Valley
Location of Sandstone Valley in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°08′22″N 114°05′48″W / 51.13944°N 114.09667°W / 51.13944; -114.09667
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNW
Ward4
Established1982
Government
 • MayorJyoti Gondek
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorSean Chu
Area
 • Total1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total6,628
 • Average Income
$75,002
WebsiteSandstone Valley Community Association

Sandstone Valley is a suburban neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located northwest of the community of Beddington Heights, this primarily low-density residential community is bounded by Country Hills Boulevard to the north, Beddington Trail to the east, Berkshire Boulevard to the south and 14th Street W to the west. The Nose Hill Park is located southwest from the community.

Aerial view of Sandstone Valley in winter

It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 4 councillor.

Development of this community began in 1982, and was recently completed.

Demographics

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In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Sandstone Valley had a population of 6,253 living in 2,120 dwellings, a 1.8% increase from its 2011 population of 6,142.[3] With a land area of 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,470/km2 (9,000/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $75,002 in 2000, and there were 13% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 36.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 8.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

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In 2006, there were two schools in the district:

  • Monsignor N. Anderson Elementary - Separate
  • Simons Valley Elementary School - Public

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Sandstone Valley Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  3. ^ a b "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. ^ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 4 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
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