Ward 7 - Neighbourhoods
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Abbottsfield was once owned by E.F. Carey, one of Edmonton's most prominent 19th centurycitizens. Located in the City's northeast and annexed City in 1961, actual development begannearly a decade later when a landfill on the site was transformed into Rundle Park. Aneighbourhood of mainly multi-family dwellings, Abbottsfield is popular with young families for itsaccess to the City's employment and commercial centres. -
One of the city's older residential neighbourhoods, Alberta Avenue is located in the inner city. A strong commercial element exists along three of its major traffic corridors, while the streets linedwith mature trees and the variety of housing styles -- mostly on small residential lots -- reflect theneighbourhood's WWI-era development.
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Previously part of North Edmonton, Balwin was annexed in 1912 and developed primarily in the1940s and 50s. Most homes in the area are single-family dwellings, which are served by excellentschool and park facilities as well as Londonderry Mall, one of the city's largest. Commercial landfringes the neighbourhood.
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Beacon Heights was one neighbourhood that made up the area called Beverly. After 1910 rich coal seams were discovered and coal mining spurred development. In 1913 the area was incorporated as the Village of Beverly and in 1914 became a town. In 1961 Beverly amalgamated with the City of Edmonton to later be divided into neighbourhoods including Beacon Heights. The character of Beacon Heights comes from the combination of low and high density housing and the easy access to commercial routes and services.
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One of the City's smaller neighbourhoods, Bellevue was developed prior to 1950. EastglenComposite High School, which serves students in much of east central Edmonton, is a dominantfeature of the area (though a high proportion of area residents are over the age of 60 or retirees). Bellevue is highlighted by stunning views of the river valley and the city skyline.
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Bergman was one neighbourhood that made up the area called Beverly. After 1910 rich coal seams were discovered and coal mining spurred development. In 1913 the area was incorporated as the Village of Beverly and in 1914 became a town. In 1961 Beverly amalgamated with the City of Edmonton to later be divided into neighbourhoods including Bergman. Character of Bergman is created from two distinct periods of construction; one very grid like, and the other curvilinear with cul de sac street patterns creating a very unique neighbourhood.
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Beverly Heights is name from the Town of Beverly in Yorkshire England. Beginnning as a small mining community in 1882 the village was incorporated as a town in 1914 and was amalgamated in 1961 with the City of Edmonton. In 1953 the Beverly Bridge opened linking main street (118 Avenue) with Highway 16. The northern portion of the former Town of Beverly contains the neighbourhoods of Beacon Heights and Bergman, the southern portion is know as Beverly Heights. The mature tree lined streets provide character to the neighbourhood.
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One of Edmonton's older inner-city neighbourhoods, Cromdale lies just to the northeast of theCity centre. Once a low-density residential area, Cromdale was redeveloped in the 1960s toinclude more apartment buildings. The area has a mobile and youthful population. KinnairdRavine, which winds its way through the neighbourhood, offers excellent recreationalopportunities for area residents.
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Delton has been part of Edmonton since 1910, a time when land speculators fuelled a tremendous expansion in the supply of vacant subdivisions. Most of Delton was subdivided with the grid pattern of streets common before World War I. While Delton is bounded on the west and north by major roadways, its interior is relatively placid. Delton is named after businessman (owner of the Alberta Hotel) and former alderman Edmund Del Grierson.
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Delwood is a mature, stable suburban neighbourhood featuring 90% single detached homes. The design of the neighbourhood is typical for the 1960s, following a modified grid pattern and several small island parks. The schools are centrally located, and commercial land uses are situated at the corners of the neighbourhood. Residents are older then average and very few move in or out of Delwood.
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Parts of Eastwood were subdivided as early as 1906. With a streetcar line running from 95 Street along 118 Avenue as early as 1910 (to link Edmonton to the village of North Edmonton), development of properties close to the line must have been attractive. Around the time of World War I a number of homes and businesses were built along the streetcar line and the major roads. Nearly 65 percent of Eastwood's dwelling units are now renter occupied and nearly 70 percent of those units are contained within low-rise apartments. Residents of Eastwood demonstrate considerable mobility.
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This non-residential neighbourhood is home to a number of commercial, multi-use facilities.
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Elmwood Park is a compact neighbourhood of single detached homes built in the 1940s and 1950s, and multi-family structures. The neighbourhood contains a relatively high proportion of single adult households. Residents of Elmwood Park tend to move relatively often.
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Glengarry is a diverse mix of commercial, residential, institutional and recreational land uses.Northwood Mall provides excellent retail and service facilities, and the area also features schools,parkland and a swimming pool. Glengarry is a stable community with a high proportion of matureresidents, the majority of whom live in single-family homes.
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Highlands, annexed to the city in 1912, was named in a contest offering a 50-dollar prize. In 1911, real estate developers McGrath and Holgate built their mansions on Ada Boulevard (which was named after McGrath's wife). Other large, well-appointed houses were built nearby, where residents enjoy a spectacular view of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. More modest housing is located further from the valley.
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