Callingwood, Edmonton
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Callingwood is an area in west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. The city formally divides Callingwood into two neighbourhoods, Callingwood North and Callingwood South. Both neighbourhoods are discussed together in this article.
Callingwood is bounded on the west by 178 Street, on the east by 170 Street
, on the north by Whitemud Drive
, and on the south by Callingwood Road. Callingwood North is the portion of Callingwood north of 69 Avenue, while Callingwood South is the portion south of 69 Avenue.
Whitemud Drive provides good access to destinations on the south side, including the University of Alberta
, Fort Edmonton Park
, and the Southgate Centre
shopping mall. West Edmonton Mall
is located a short distance to the north.
Housing in both Callingwood North and Callingwood south is dominated by multi unit residences rather than single family dwellings.
Apartment
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories account for one out every two (52%) of all residences in Callingwood at large. They account for a slightly larger proportion of residences in Callingwood south.
All apartments in high rise buildings with five or more stories account for almost one in four (22%) of all residences in Callingwood south. When combined with the residences in low rise buildings, apartments account for three out of every four residences (77%) of all residences in Callingwood South. There are no high rise buildings in Callingwood North.
Both neighbourhoods have a significant number of row houses, with row houses making up a larger proportion of the residences in Callingwood North. They account for just over one in three (36%) of residences in Callingwood North whereas they account for only one in six residences (17%) in Callingwood South.
Almost all of the single family dwellings in Callingwood are located in Callingwood North where they account for one in ten (11%) of all residences.
Both neighbourhoods have some duplexes, with duplexes accounting for approximately one residence in 20 in both neighbourhoods.
The proportion of residences in Callingwood that are rented
is high, according to the 2005 municipal census, with two out of every three residences (68%) occupied by renters. Only one in three is owner occupied. The proportion of rented residences is even higher in Callingwood South, where almost three out of four (73%) residences are rented. While the proportion of residences that are rented in Callingwood North is lower, more than one in two (55%) of residences are rented.
In 2005, two out of every five residents (39.5%) in Callingwood South had moved within the previous twelve months. Another one in three residents (27.4%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Only one in five residents (20.8%) had lived at the same address for at least five years.
In the same year, one in four residents (26.0%) in Callingwood North had moved within the previous twelve months. Another one in four (26.2%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Two in five (36.9%) have lived at the same address for at least five years.
. Archbishop Oscar Romero High School
is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
There are three schools in Callingwood South. The Our Lady of the Prairies Catholic Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System. The Talmud Torah Elementary Junior High School is a Jewish
school operated by the Talmud Torah Society in partnership with the Edmonton Public School System that provides "an integrated program of Judaic and Secular studies in a Hebrew Bilingual setting focused on excellence in learning and achievement., The third school is the Sylvan Learning Centre West.
Callingwood Arena is located in Callingwood North.
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 city formally divides Callingwood into two neighbourhoods, Callingwood North and Callingwood South. Both neighbourhoods are discussed together in this article.
Callingwood is bounded on the west by 178 Street, on the east by 170 Street
170 Street, Edmonton
170 Street is a major arterial road in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It serves residential, commercial and industrial areas.Gervais / Hebert Road is a major arterial road in south St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. It serves residential and commercial areas.The portion of 170 Street between Whitemud...
, 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...
, and on the south by Callingwood Road. Callingwood North is the portion of Callingwood north of 69 Avenue, while Callingwood South is the portion south of 69 Avenue.
Whitemud Drive provides good access to destinations on the south side, including the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
, Fort Edmonton Park
Fort Edmonton Park
Fort Edmonton Park is an attraction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Named for the first enduring European post in the area of modern-day Edmonton, the park is the largest living history museum in Canada by area...
, and the Southgate Centre
Southgate Centre
Southgate Centre is a shopping centre located in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and is the third-largest mall in the city, after West Edmonton Mall and Kingsway Mall. It contains 154 retailers including Sears, The Bay, Safeway, HMV, Coles, Coach, Inc., Bench and Geox and many other small/chain...
shopping mall. West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall , located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is the largest shopping mall in North America and the fifth largest in the world. The mall was founded by the Ghermezian brothers, who emigrated from Iran in 1959. It was the world's largest mall until 2004.West Edmonton Mall covers a gross...
is located a short distance to the north.
Housing
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 account for one out every two (52%) of all residences in Callingwood at large. They account for a slightly larger proportion of residences in Callingwood south.
All apartments in high rise buildings with five or more stories account for almost one in four (22%) of all residences in Callingwood south. When combined with the residences in low rise buildings, apartments account for three out of every four residences (77%) of all residences in Callingwood South. There are no high rise buildings in Callingwood North.
Both neighbourhoods have a significant number of row houses, with row houses making up a larger proportion of the residences in Callingwood North. They account for just over one in three (36%) of residences in Callingwood North whereas they account for only one in six residences (17%) in Callingwood South.
Almost all of the single family dwellings in Callingwood are located in Callingwood North where they account for one in ten (11%) of all residences.
Both neighbourhoods have some duplexes, with duplexes accounting for approximately one residence in 20 in both neighbourhoods.
| Housing Type | Callingwood North | Callingwood South | Callingwood Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Apartment An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building... s With Five Or More Stories |
0% | 22% | 15% |
| Apartments With Fewer Than Five Stories | 46% | 55% | 52% |
| 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... |
7% | 5% | 6% |
| Row Houses | 36% | 17% | 23% |
| Single Family Dwelling | 11% | 0% | 4% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
The proportion of residences in Callingwood that 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...
is high, according to the 2005 municipal census, with two out of every three residences (68%) occupied by renters. Only one in three is owner occupied. The proportion of rented residences is even higher in Callingwood South, where almost three out of four (73%) residences are rented. While the proportion of residences that are rented in Callingwood North is lower, more than one in two (55%) of residences are rented.
Population Mobility
The population in Callingwood is highly mobile. According to data from the 2005 municipal census, over half the residents in both Callingwood North and Callingwood South had moved within the previous three years.In 2005, two out of every five residents (39.5%) in Callingwood South had moved within the previous twelve months. Another one in three residents (27.4%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Only one in five residents (20.8%) had lived at the same address for at least five years.
In the same year, one in four residents (26.0%) in Callingwood North had moved within the previous twelve months. Another one in four (26.2%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Two in five (36.9%) have lived at the same address for at least five years.
Schools and Sports Facilities
There are two schools in Callingwood North. Callingwood Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School SystemEdmonton 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...
. Archbishop Oscar Romero High School
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School is a high school located in the Callingwood neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is operated by Edmontons Catholic School System. It is the Edmonton Catholic System's newest high school. Archbishop Oscar Romero High school is the first fully...
is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
There are three schools in Callingwood South. The Our Lady of the Prairies Catholic Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System. The Talmud Torah Elementary Junior High School is a Jewish
Judaism
Judaism ) is the "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people...
school operated by the Talmud Torah Society in partnership with the Edmonton Public School System that provides "an integrated program of Judaic and Secular studies in a Hebrew Bilingual setting focused on excellence in learning and achievement., The third school is the Sylvan Learning Centre West.
Callingwood Arena is located in Callingwood North.