Alberta Avenue
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Alberta Avenue refers to both a neighborhood and an avenue (118 Avenue) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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[edit] The Alberta Avenue Neighborhood
Alberta Avenue is one of the older residential neighborhoods in Edmonton, with much of the area's development occurring during the World War 1 era.. It is bounded on the north by 122 Avenue, on the west by 97 Street, on the south by 111 Avenue (Norwood Boulevard), and on the east by 89 Street.
Surrounding neighborhoods are Delton to the north and north east, Westwood and Spruce Avenue to the west, Central McDougall to the south west, McCauley to the south and south east, and Eastwood and Parkdale to the east.
Alberta avenue is a lower income neighborhood, with almost one household in three earning less than $20,000 per year in 2001. (see table) In recent years, however, the area has seen increasing redevelopment and is rapidly becoming a destination for the arts community (similar to what Whyte Avenue was in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
| Income By Household - 2001 Census[1] [2] | ||
| Income Range ($) | Alberta Avenue[3] | Edmonton[4] |
|---|---|---|
| (% of Households) | (% of Households) | |
| Under $10,000 | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| $10,000-$19,999 | 17.9% | 12.4% |
| $20,000-$29,999 | 19.2% | 11.9% |
| $30,000-$39,999 | 13.1% | 11.8% |
| $40,000-$49,999 | 10.4% | 10.9% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 6.6% | 9.5% |
| $60,000-$69,999 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| $70,000-$79,999 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| $80,000-$89,999 | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| $90,000-$99,999 | 0.9% | 4.2%% |
| $100,000 and over | 4.5% | 12.6%% |
| Average household income | $37,001 | $57,360 |
The neighborhood has an active community league.
[edit] Alberta Avenue (118 Avenue)
Alberta Avenue was the name of 118 Avenue prior to the adoption of the grid system in 1914. Historicallt, it was a route between the City of Edmonton in the west and the Town of Beverly in the east, until Beverly amalgamated with Edmonton in 1961. It is also sometimes called the Avenue of Champions.
Alberta Avenue begins near the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and extends roughly 75 city blocks until it turns into Victoria Trail. The avenue boasts several major landmarks including Northlands Park and Rexall Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers.[5]
The avenue is targeted for revitalization as part of the Alberta Avenue-Eastwood Business Revitalization Zone.
Like the neighborhood, 118 Avenue is also associated with a lower income population.
[edit] Notes
- ^ 2000 dollars
- ^ Income is for all persons in the household. So, if there are two persons in the household and each person earns $15,000, the household income is $30,000
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ Alberta Avenue is only that part of 118 Avenue in east Edmonton, and does not include that portion of 118 Avenue in west end.
[edit] External links
- Alberta Avenue Eastwood Area Redevelopment Plan Consolidation (22 MB)
- http://www.aacl.shawbiz.ca/ Alberta Avenue Community League]
