Allendale, Edmonton
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Allendale is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. The neighbourhood is named for the Allen family, who farmed the area before it was annexed by the City of Strathcona
in 1907
.
Residential development in Allendale commenced prior to the end of World War II
. Approximately one residence in eleven (9%) were constructed at this time according to the 2001 federal census. Approximate half the residences in the neighbourhood (48.1%) were constructed between the end of World War II and 1960
. One in three (34.6%) of residences were constructed during the 1960s and 1970s. A small number of residences were constructed after 1980
.
Seven out of ten (72%) of residences are single family dwellings, according to the 2005 municipal census, making them the most common type of home in the neighbourhood. Just under one in seven (15%) are rented
apartment
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Another one in eight (12%) are duplexes
Just over half the residences (54%) are rented, with the remaining 46% being owner occupied.
The population of Allendale is comparatively mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, one in five (21.7%) of residents had moved within the previous 12 months. Another one in four (23.9%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Only four in ten (38.1%) had lived at the same address for five years or longer.
There is one school in the neighbourhood. Allendale Elementary Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System
.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the east by 104 Street and the Canadian Pacific Railway
right of way, on the south by 61 Avenue, on the west by 109 Street, and on the north by 70 Avenue. To the east of the railway right of way is the neighbourhoods of Hazeldean
.
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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. The neighbourhood is named for the Allen family, who farmed the area before it was annexed by the City of Strathcona
Strathcona, Alberta
Strathcona was a city in Alberta, Canada, located on the south of the North Saskatchewan River opposite of the City of Edmonton. It amalgamated with Edmonton on February 1, 1912....
in 1907
1907 in Canada
-Events:*March 6 - William Pugsley becomes premier of New Brunswick, replacing Lemuel John Tweedie*May 24 - Boer War Memorial unveiled*May 30 - King Edward VII grants the Coat of Arms of Alberta...
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Residential development in Allendale commenced prior to the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Approximately one residence in eleven (9%) were constructed at this time according to the 2001 federal census. Approximate half the residences in the neighbourhood (48.1%) were constructed between the end of World War II and 1960
1960 in Canada
-Incumbents:* Monarch: Elizabeth II* Governor General: Georges Vanier* Prime Minister: John Diefenbaker* Premier of Alberta: Ernest Manning* Premier of British Columbia: W.A.C...
. One in three (34.6%) of residences were constructed during the 1960s and 1970s. A small number of residences were constructed after 1980
1980 in Canada
-Incumbents:* Monarch - Elizabeth II* Governor General - Edward Schreyer* Prime Minister - Joe Clark then Pierre Trudeau* Premier of Alberta - Peter Lougheed* Premier of British Columbia - Bill Bennett* Premier of Manitoba - Sterling Lyon...
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Seven out of ten (72%) of residences are single family dwellings, according to the 2005 municipal census, making them the most common type of home in the neighbourhood. Just under one in seven (15%) are rented
Renting
Renting is an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property owned by another. A gross lease is when the tenant pays a flat rental amount and the landlord pays for all property charges regularly incurred by the ownership from landowners...
apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Another one in eight (12%) are duplexes
Duplex (building)
The term duplex can be used to describe several different dwelling unit configurations:A duplex house is defined as a dwelling having apartments with separate entrances for two families. This includes two-story houses having a complete apartment on each floor and also side-by-side apartments on a...
Just over half the residences (54%) are rented, with the remaining 46% being owner occupied.
The population of Allendale is comparatively mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, one in five (21.7%) of residents had moved within the previous 12 months. Another one in four (23.9%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Only four in ten (38.1%) had lived at the same address for five years or longer.
There is one school in the neighbourhood. Allendale Elementary Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System
Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public Schools is the largest public school district in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The district offers a variety of alternative and special needs programs, and many are offered in multiple locations to improve accessibility for students...
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The neighbourhood is bounded on the east by 104 Street and the Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
The Canadian Pacific Railway , formerly also known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a historic Canadian Class I railway founded in 1881 and now operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, which began operations as legal owner in a corporate restructuring in 2001...
right of way, on the south by 61 Avenue, on the west by 109 Street, and on the north by 70 Avenue. To the east of the railway right of way is the neighbourhoods of Hazeldean
Hazeldean, Edmonton
Hazeldean is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood overlooks the Mill Creek Ravine.The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 99 Street, on the south by 63 Avenue, on the east by the Mill Creek Ravine, and on the north by 72 Avenue.- Residential...
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