Glenwood, Edmonton
| Glenwood | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
 Glenwood
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| Coordinates: 53°32′10″N 113°36′14″W / 53.536°N 113.604°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Alberta
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| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 1 |
| Sector | Mature area |
| Area | Jasper Place |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
| • Councillor | Andrew Knack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 677 m (2,221 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 5,095 |
| • Density | 2,878.5/km2 (7,455/sq mi) |
| • Change (2009–12) |
 3.5% |
| • Dwellings | 2,437 |
Glenwood is a large neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood has a mixture of residential and commercial development. Glenwood became a part of Edmonton in 1964 when the Town of Jasper Place amalgamated with Edmonton.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Stony Plain Road, on the south by 95 Avenue, on the east by 156 Street and on the west by 170 Street.
The Edmonton Transit System's Jasper Place terminal is located at the north east corner of the neighbourhood.
The Edmonton Police Service west Edmonton headquarters is located in the north end of the neighbourhood at 100th Avenue and 165 Street.
The community is represented by the Glenwood Community League, established in 1939, which maintains a community hall and outdoor rink located at 164 Street and 97 Avenue.
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Glenwood had a population of 5,095 living in 2,437 dwellings, a 3.5% change from its 2009 population of 4,921. With a land area of 1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,878.5 people/km2 in 2012.
Much of Glenwood was developed in the 35 years following the end of World War II, with three out of four residences being built between 1946 and 1980. Almost half (49%) of the residences are single-family dwellings, with an almost equal proportion (46%) of apartments. Another 4% of residences are duplexes, with 2% of the residences being row houses. Over half (55%) or residences are rented, with just under half (45%) being owner occupied.
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