Keheewin, Edmonton

Keheewin is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The name means "eagle" in the Cree language.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the east by Calgary Trail/Gateway Boulevard, and on the north by 23 Avenue. The south boundary is located approximately half a block south of 18 Avenue. Calgary Trail provides access to destinations south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport. Gateway Boulevard provides access to Old Strathcona, the University of Alberta, and the downtown core.

Residential development

According to the 2001 federal census, most residential development in the neighbourhood occurred after 1970. Approximately one in seven (14.2%) residences were built during the 1970s. Three out of every five (62.4%) residences were built during the 1980s. One in five (19.9%) of all residences were built during the 1990s. The neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton indicates residential development is not yet complete. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD23/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/KEHEEWIN.pdf]

The most common type of residence, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for half (49%) of all residences in Keheewin. Rented apartments and apartment style condominiums in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories account for approximately one residence in three (36%). One in ten residences (10%) are row houses. Most of the remainder (4%) are duplexes. Four out of every five (83%) of all residences are owner occupied with only in in five (17%) being rented. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/KEHEEWIN.pdf]

chools and sports facilities

There is one school in the neighbourhood, Keheewin Elementary School, operated by the Edmonton Public School System.

The Kinsmen Twin Arena is also located in the Keheewin.

hopping and services

Residents have access to shopping and services located in South Edmonton Common located just to the east of the neighbourhood.

When construction is complete in 2010, the neighbourhood will be served by the Century Park LRT station. The station, now under construction, will be located immediately to the north of the neighbourhood along 111 Street.

urrounding neighborhoods

Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
Northwest = Blue Quill
North = Ermineskin
Northeast = Parsons Industrial
West = Skyrattler
Centre = Keheewin
East = South Edmonton Common
Southwest = Twin Brooks
South = Bearspaw
Southeast = South Edmonton Common

References

External links

* [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD34/MultiSource/Neighbourhood/KEHEEWIN.pdf Keheewin Neighbourhood Profile]