Patricia Heights, Edmonton Explained

Official Name:Patricia Heights
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:Canada Edmonton
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Patricia Heights in Edmonton
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Edmonton
Subdivision Type3:Quadrant[1]
Subdivision Name3:NW
Subdivision Type4:Ward
Subdivision Name4:5
Subdivision Type5:Sector[2]
Subdivision Name5:Mature area
Government Footnotes:[3]
Leader Title:Administrative body
Leader Name:Edmonton City Council
Leader Title1:Councillor
Area Total Km2:0.65
Population As Of:2012
Population Total:1751
Population Density Km2:2693.8
Population Blank1 Title:Change (2009–12)
Population Blank1:-2.3%
Population Blank2 Title:Dwellings
Population Blank2:731
Coordinates:53.509°N -113.593°W
Elevation M:670

Patricia Heights is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded by the Patricia Ravine of the North Saskatchewan River valley and ravine system to the south and southwest, the Westridge neighbourhood to the west, the Elmwood and Lynnwood neighbourhoods across Whitemud Drive to the north, and the Rio Terrace neighbourhood across 156 Street to the east.[4]

The community is represented by the Rio Terrace Community League, established in 1960, which maintains a community hall, outdoor rink and tennis courts located at 155 Street and 76 Avenue.[5] [6]

History

Approximately 59% of the homes in Patricia Heights were built during the 1960s with 28% being built in the 1970s.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Patricia Heights had a population of living in dwellings,[7] a -2.3% change from its 2009 population of .[8] With a land area of 0.65km2,[9] it had a population density of people/km2 in 2012.[9] [7]

Transportation

Vehicle access to Patricia Heights is limited to the 159 Street interchange along Whitemud Drive and the 156 Street overpass over Whitemud Drive.

The Edmonton Transit Service provides bus service to the neighbourhood via 159 Street and 156 Street from the north.[10]

Pedestrian access to the neighbourhood is available by a trail from Westridge through the Patricia Ravine to the southwest and from Elmwood via a pedestrian bridge over the Whitemud Drive.

Services

The Patricia Heights Shopping Centre, a strip mall, is located in the neighbourhood on the west side of 156 Street.

Education

The Patricia Heights Elementary School, operated by Edmonton Public Schools, is located within the neighbourhood.

Facilities

The Jewish Community Centre of Edmonton was located in the southeast corner of the neighbourhood on the west side of 156 Street, overlooking the confluence of the Patricia Ravine and the North Saskatchewan River valley.

Housing

In 2005, 310 or 46% of the dwelling units in Patricia Heights were single-family dwellings, while 365 or 54% were low-rise apartments (fewer than five storeys).[11] Of the 675 total dwelling units, 357 or 53% were occupied by renters in 2005.[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods . City of Edmonton . February 13, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140503100206/http://www.edmonton.ca/business_economy/documents/EdmontonWardNeighbourhoods.pdf . May 3, 2014 .
  2. Web site: Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011 . City of Edmonton . February 13, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130904040707/http://www.edmonton.ca/business_economy/documents/PDF/Developing_and_Planned_Neighbourhoods_2011_-_Final_Report.pdf . September 4, 2013 .
  3. Web site: City Councillors . City of Edmonton . February 13, 2013.
  4. Web site: Welcome to Edmonton Maps . City of Edmonton . 2012-04-29.
  5. Web site: Rio Terrace Community League . Rio Terrace Community League . October 13, 2017.
  6. Book: Kuban, Ron . Edmonton's Urban Villages: The Community League Movement . registration . University of Alberta Press . 2005 . 9781459303249.
  7. Web site: Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census . City of Edmonton . February 22, 2013.
  8. Web site: 2009 Municipal Census Results . City of Edmonton . February 22, 2013.
  9. Web site: Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file) . City of Edmonton . February 22, 2013.
  10. Web site: ETS Day Map . Edmonton Transit System . 2012-04-29 . 2012-04-29.
  11. Web site: A Community Profile: Patricia Heights . City of Edmonton . 2012-04-29.