Ward 10 - Neighbourhoods
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Once farmed by the Allen family, this area was annexed by the City of Strathcona in 1907 andbecame part of Edmonton in 1912 when Strathcona and Edmonton amalgamated. Predominatelya single-family residential neighbourhood, Allendale is south-centrally located and has goodaccess to a number of amenities (including the University of Alberta, Southgate Shopping Centre,and the vibrant Whyte Avenue area). -
Built in the 1960s and 1970s, Aspen Gardens was designed to appeal to individuals and families insearch of quiet, affluent residential neighbourhood characterised by larger homes, maturetrees, and attractive paths for pedestrian and bicycle travel. Commercial services are available innearby Westbrook and Petrolia, as well as the Southgate and Heritage Malls. The residents are alargely stable population of older couples and families with older children.
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Named for Stony Indian Chief Masgwaahisd (Bearspaw), this neighbourhood is located in thesouthern part of Kaskitayo. Area homes were built mostly in the 1980s and are centred onattractive recreation sites, including Bearspaw Lake and Blackmud Creek Ravine. Though strictlyresidential, the area offers easy access to commercial centres. The majority of households havechildren.
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This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system.
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Blue Quill is named in honour of Cree Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Indian Reserve which was established in 1889. In the late 1890s, Chief Blue Quill traded in Edmonton. Blue Quill was annexed by Edmonton in 1971. Development began shortly after annexation, with the bulk of housing construction taking place between 1971 and 1980. A commercial centre is located in the northern part of the community along Saddleback Road, and school and park sites are located towards the interior of the neighbourhood.
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Named to honour Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Band who traded with merchants of Fort Edmonton in the late 1890s, Blue Quill includes a variety of housing from apartments and row houses to spacious single-unit houses on large lots overlooking the Whitemud Creek Ravine. The focus of the neighbourhood is a centrally located multiple purpose recreational site. Whitemud Creek and Blackmud Creek ravines offer opportunities for all season outdoor recreation in a natural setting.
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This non-residential neighbourhood is limited to Calgary Trail road infrastructure.
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This non-residential neighbourhood is limited to Calgary Trail road infrastructure.
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Named for J..J. Duggan (a pioneer citizen and former mayor of Edmonton's early rival, the City of Strathcona), Duggan reflects the popular design elements of the 1960s. Apartments and shops are located along major roadways and near the central school and park sites. Single detached houses are grouped around the centre and arranged along curvilinear streets.
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Empire Park is a diverse neighbourhood, with residential, commercial, institutional and industrial land uses. Development of the neighbourhood began during the 1960s and for the most part was complete by the 1970s. Most homes are contained within row housing and apartment complexes. Southgate Shopping Centre is the primary commercial development within the neighbourhood and the major shopping facility for residents of nearby areas.
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Ermineskin is named for Chief Ermineskin of Hobbema. While single family houses are the major structure type, apartments are the largest source of dwelling units Ermineskin. Heritage Mall, a regional shopping centre, is located within the neighbourhood and serves the residents of Ermineskin. Residents of Ermineskin enjoy an abundance of recreation and open space.
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This area was owned by the McCauley family in the 1880s, and the name is likely a reference toits spectacular views of the river valley. Built largely in the 1960s, the area is characterised by avariety of "executive" style homes on wide, curving streets, surrounded by attractive landscapingon spacious lots. While 30 percent of households have children, the majority of the residents are older 50 and have lived in the area for many years.
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This area was named for Herbert Greenfield, leader of the United Farmers Party and Premier of Alberta from 1921 to 1925. Greenfield boomed just after World War II, and features largerSingle-family homes on attractive crescents and cul-de-sacs, as well as centrally located schoolsand recreational facilities. Efficient roads and public transit service connect Greenfield to majorretail areas, including Southgate and Heritage shopping centres.
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One of the City's newest neighbourhoods, development in Keheewin began in the 1990s. Keheewin -- Cree for "eagle" -- lies in the City's south end. The area is characterised by a mix of residentialand commercial uses. Though not yet fully developed, Keheewin has an elementaryschool to serve the high number of young children living here and Heritage Mall isclose by.
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Residents of Lansdowne enjoy a quiet pastoral atmosphere and the opportunity to view the rural, agricultural setting of the University of Alberta Farm from the bicycle path through the eastern portion of the farm. Whitemud Creek Ravine offers a natural woodland habitat, a skiing and recreational facility and access to river valley park trails. Most housing in Lansdowne consists of "executive" style single unit homes on above average size lots. The focus of the neighbourhood is a multiple purpose educational and recreational site.
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