Oliver (Edmonton)
| Oliver | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
 Oliver
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| Coordinates: 53°32′31″N 113°31′08″W / 53.542°N 113.519°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Alberta
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| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Sector | Mature area |
| Area | Central core |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
| • Councillor | Scott McKeen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.72 km2 (0.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 666 m (2,185 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 19,135 |
| • Density | 11,125/km2 (28,810/sq mi) |
| • Change (2012–14) |
 3.0% |
| • Dwellings | 13,914 |
Oliver is one of the oldest residential neighbourhoods in the City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood is named after Frank Oliver, an early Edmonton resident, businessman, and politician. The south east portion of the neighbourhood is also known as Grandin, with both Grandin LRT Station and Grandin School located in this part of the neighbourhood.
Oliver is located immediately to the west of the downtown core, and overlooks the North Saskatchewan River valley south of the neighborhood. Located in the river valley immediately below Oliver is Edmonton's Royal Glenora Club, Victoria Golf Course, and Victoria Park. The High Level Bridge and Groat Bridge give residents access to the south side of the river valley, including the University of Alberta and Old Strathcona. The Victoria Promenade (part of Edmonton's Heritage Trail) offers attractive vistas of the river valley at the western end of Oliver.
Oliver is one of the densest neighbourhoods in Edmonton and West Oliver is the densest area in Alberta. The population in 2009 was 18,203, the highest of every neighbourhood in Edmonton.
The north edge of the neighbourhood was once a Canadian National Railway right of way and rail yard. This part of the neighbourhood was recently redeveloped, and includes apartment buildings, the Oliver Square and Oliver Square West strip shopping centres, some old warehouses converted shops, and parking for the MacEwan University downtown campus.
The community is represented by the Oliver Community League, established in 1922.
In the City of Edmonton's 2014 municipal census, Oliver had a population of 19,135 living in 13,914 dwellings, a 3.0% change from its 2012 population of 18,580. With a land area of 1.72 km2 (0.66 sq mi), it had a population density of 11,125 people/km2 in 2014.
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