Elmwood Park, Edmonton
Encyclopedia
Elmwood Park is a neighbourhood in north central Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
.
Most of the residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred between the end of World War II
and 1970
. During this time, roughly two out of every three residences (65.5%) were constructed.
Just over half the residences in the neighbourhood (55%) are single family dwellings. A further one in three (35%) are apartment
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Most of the remaining residences are duplexes
.
The population of Elmwood Park is highly mobile with the majority of residences (58.1%) being rented
. According to the 2005 municipal census, 15.5% of residents had moved during the previous year. A further 22.3% had moved within the previous three years, but had lived at the same address for at least one year.
It is bounded on the north by the Yellowhead Corridor, to the west by 82 Street, on the south by 122 Avenue, and on the east by Fort Road.
.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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Most of the residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred between 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...
and 1970
1970 in Canada
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. During this time, roughly two out of every three residences (65.5%) were constructed.
Just over half the residences in the neighbourhood (55%) are single family dwellings. A further one in three (35%) are 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. Most of the remaining residences 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...
.
The population of Elmwood Park is highly mobile with the majority of residences (58.1%) being 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...
. According to the 2005 municipal census, 15.5% of residents had moved during the previous year. A further 22.3% had moved within the previous three years, but had lived at the same address for at least one year.
It is bounded on the north by the Yellowhead Corridor, to the west by 82 Street, on the south by 122 Avenue, and on the east by Fort Road.
Surrounding neighborhoods
To the north of the Yellowhead Corridor is the neighbourhood of BalwinBalwin, Edmonton
Balwin is a residential neighbourhood in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Originally part of North Edmonton, the area was annexed by the City of Edmonton in 1912....
.