King Edward Park, Edmonton

King Edward Park is a residential neighbourhood on south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood was originally annexed by Edmonton in 1912.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Whyte Avenue, on the east by 71 Street and on the south by 76 Avenue. The west, the neighbourhood overlooks the Mill Creek Ravine. Whyte Avenue provides access to the night life and shopping in Old Strathcona as well as the main campus of the University of Alberta.

The University of Alberta Faculté Saint-Jean campus is loacted immediately to the north of King Edward Park in the adjoining neighbourhood of Bonnie Doon, as is the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre.

Residential Development

According to the 2001 federal census, residential development in King Edward Park began before the end of World War II. One residence in eight (12.5%) were built before 1946. Just under half (46.4%) of all residences were constructed between the end of the war and 1960. Another one in eight residences (11.8%) were built during the 1970s. The remaining one in ten residences (9.5%) were built after 1980. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD23/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/KING%20EDWARD%20PARK.pdf]

The most common type or residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for approximately three out of every five (57%) residences. Another one in four (24%) of all residences are duplexes. [Duplexes include triplexes and fourplexes.] The remaining one residence in five (19%) are rented apartments in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Just over half (52%) of all residences are owner occupied and just under one half (48%) of all residences are rented. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/KING%20EDWARD%20PARK.pdf]

Population Mobility

The population in the neighbourhood is comparatively mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, one in five (19.1%) of all residents had moved within the previous twelve months. Another one in five (22.4%) of all residents had moved within the previous one to three years. Only two out of every five (43.6%) of all residents had lived at the same address for five years or longer. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05022B/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/KING%20EDWARD%20PARK.pdf]

chools

There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Donnan Elementary Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System. St. James Catholic Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.

urrounding Neighborhoods

Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
Northwest = Strathcona
North = Bonnie Doon, Idylwylde
Northeast = Kenilworth
West = Ritchie
Centre = King Edward Park
East = Gainer Industrial, Girard Industrial
Southwest = Ritchie
South = Avonmore
Southeast = Girard Industrial

References

External links

* [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD34/MultiSource/Neighbourhood/KING%20EDWARD%20PARK.pdf King Edward Park Neighbourhood Profile]