Bannerman, Edmonton
Encyclopedia
Bannerman is a residential neighbourhood in the Clareview area of north east Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. It is named after "H. Bannerman, who settled in the Belmont area in 1883."
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by Victoria Trail, on the north by 144 Avenue, and on the south by 137 Avenue. To the east, the neighbourhood overlooks the North Saskatchewan River
valley.
According to the 2001 federal census, three out of every four (77.3%) residences in Bannerman were constructed during the 1970s. Almost all of the remaining residences (16.6%) were constructed during the 1980s.
The most common types of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, are the single-family detached home and the row house. Single family dwellings account for just under half (46%) and row houses account for just over one third (36%). Most of the remaining residences (17%) are rented
apartment
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. There are also a few duplexes
in the neighbourhood. Just under three out of every four (72%) of all residences are owner occupied with the remaining one in four 28%) being rented.
There is a single school in the neighbourhood, Bannerman Elementary Junior High School, operated by the Edmonton Public School System
.
The Clareview
LRT
station is located a short distance to the west of the neighbourhood along 137 Avenue.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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. It is named after "H. Bannerman, who settled in the Belmont area in 1883."
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by Victoria Trail, on the north by 144 Avenue, and on the south by 137 Avenue. To the east, the neighbourhood overlooks the North Saskatchewan River
North Saskatchewan River
The North Saskatchewan River is a glacier-fed river that flows east from the Canadian Rockies to central Saskatchewan. It is one of two major rivers that join to make up the Saskatchewan River....
valley.
According to the 2001 federal census, three out of every four (77.3%) residences in Bannerman were constructed during the 1970s. Almost all of the remaining residences (16.6%) were constructed during the 1980s.
The most common types of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, are the single-family detached home and the row house. Single family dwellings account for just under half (46%) and row houses account for just over one third (36%). Most of the remaining residences (17%) 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. There are also a few 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...
in the neighbourhood. Just under three out of every four (72%) of all residences are owner occupied with the remaining one in four 28%) being rented.
There is a single school in the neighbourhood, Bannerman Elementary Junior High School, 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...
.
The Clareview
Clareview (ETS)
Clareview Station is an LRT station operated by the Edmonton Transit System in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is located near 42 Street and 139 Avenue, and is named for the northeast Edmonton District of Clareview...
LRT
Edmonton Light Rail Transit
Edmonton Light Rail Transit, more commonly referred to as the LRT, is a light rail system in Edmonton, Alberta. Part of the Edmonton Transit System , the 20.5-kilometre route starts in Edmonton's northeast suburbs and ends at Century Park in Edmonton's south end.The ETS designates the LRT as Route...
station is located a short distance to the west of the neighbourhood along 137 Avenue.