Aspen Gardens, Edmonton
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Aspen Gardens is a residential neighbouthood in south west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
, overlooking the Whitemud Creek Ravine
. The neighbourhood "was designed to appeal to individuals and families in search of quiet, affluent residential neighbourhood characterised by larger homes, mature trees, and attractive paths for pedestrian and bicycle travel."
According to data from the 2001 federal census, most of the residential development in the neighbourhood occurred during the 1960s when seven out of ten (71.8%) of the residences in the neighbourhood were built. Most of the remaining residences (22.9%) were built during the 1970s.
Four out of five residences (79%) of residences, according to the 2005 municipal census, are single family dwellings. The remaining residences are apartment
style condominiums in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Substantially all (95%) of residences are owner occupied.
There are two schools in the neighbourhood, both operated by the Edmonton Public School System
. They are Westbrook Elementary School and Vernon Barford Junior High School.
Average household incomes in Aspen Gardens are significantly higher than in the city at large. The average household income in Aspen Gardens in 2001 was $86,568 compared with $57,360 for the City of Edmonton.
Aspen Gardens is bounded on the north by Whitemud Drive
, on the east by 119 Street/122 Street, on the west by Whitemud Creek Ravine, and on the south by
.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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, overlooking the Whitemud Creek Ravine
Whitemud Creek
Whitemud Creek is a creek in central Alberta that flows into the North Saskatchewan River.For part of its length, the creek flows through the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It separates neighbourhoods in the Riverbend and Terwillegar areas from other neighbourhoods on the south side of the...
. The neighbourhood "was designed to appeal to individuals and families in search of quiet, affluent residential neighbourhood characterised by larger homes, mature trees, and attractive paths for pedestrian and bicycle travel."
According to data from the 2001 federal census, most of the residential development in the neighbourhood occurred during the 1960s when seven out of ten (71.8%) of the residences in the neighbourhood were built. Most of the remaining residences (22.9%) were built during the 1970s.
Four out of five residences (79%) of residences, according to the 2005 municipal census, are single family dwellings. The remaining residences are apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
style condominiums in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Substantially all (95%) of residences are owner occupied.
There are two schools in the neighbourhood, both 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...
. They are Westbrook Elementary School and Vernon Barford Junior High School.
Average household incomes in Aspen Gardens are significantly higher than in the city at large. The average household income in Aspen Gardens in 2001 was $86,568 compared with $57,360 for the City of Edmonton.
| Income By Household - 2001 Census | ||
| Income Range ($) | Aspen Gardens | Edmonton |
|---|---|---|
| (% of Households) | (% of Households) | |
| Under $10,000 | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| $10,000-$19,999 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| $20,000-$29,999 | 7.8% | 11.9% |
| $30,000-$39,999 | 8.5% | 11.8% |
| $40,000-$49,999 | 7.0% | 10.9% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 8.5% | 9.5% |
| $60,000-$69,999 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| $70,000-$79,999 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| $80,000-$89,999 | 8.5% | 5.4% |
| $90,000-$99,999 | 7.0% | 4.2%% |
| $100,000 and over | 34.1% | 12.6%% |
| Average household income | $86,568 | $57,360 |
Aspen Gardens is bounded on the north by Whitemud Drive
Whitemud Drive
Whitemud Drive is the main east-west freeway in southern Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is one of few roads in Edmonton that has controlled access and limited at-grade intersections with traffic signals. It currently functions as a freeway between Anthony Henday Drive in the west and Anthony Henday...
, on the east by 119 Street/122 Street, on the west by Whitemud Creek Ravine, and on the south by
Surrounding neighborhoods
To the west, on the other side of Whitemud Creek Ravine, is the neighbourhood of Bulyea HeightsBulyea Heights, Edmonton
Bulyea Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the Riverbend area of south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood overlooks Whitemud Creek Ravine. The neighbourhood is named for George H. V...
.