Balwin, Edmonton
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Balwin is a residential neighbourhood in north east Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. Originally part of North Edmonton, the area was annexed by the City of Edmonton in 1912
.
According to the 2001 federal census, 6.5% of the residences in the neighbourhood were constructed prior to the end of World War II
. However, most of the residential construction (76.5%) were built between 1946
and 1970
. One out of every eight (12.4%) were built during the 1980s, and by 1981
residential construction was substantially complete.
The most common type of residence, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for just under two out of every three (62%) of all residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in four (23%) are rented
apartment
s with most of these in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Approximately one in ten (9%) of residences are duplexes
and one in twenty (5%) are row houses. Just under three out of every five (57%) of residences are owner occupied with the remaining two out of three (43%) being rented.
The neighbourhood population is comparatively mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, almost one in five (18.5%) of residents had moved within the previous 12 months. Another one in five (19.6%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Just under half (47.5%) had lived at the same address for five years or more.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by 132 Avenue, on the south by 127 Avenue and the Yellowhead Corridor, on the west by 82 Street, and on the east by 66 Street.
In addition, Queen Elizabeth High School
is located a short distance to the west of the neighborhood along 132 Avenue. M.E. Lazerte High School is located a short distance to the north along 66 Street.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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. Originally part of North Edmonton, the area was annexed by the City of Edmonton in 1912
1912 in Canada
-Events:*February 1 - Strathcona merges with Edmonton, Alberta*April 1 - The Parliament of Canada passes Quebec Boundaries Extension Act that transferred to the Province of Quebec the territory bounded by the Eastmain River, the Labrador coast, and Hudson and Ungava Bays, extending the northern...
.
According to the 2001 federal census, 6.5% of the residences in the neighbourhood were constructed prior to the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. However, most of the residential construction (76.5%) were built between 1946
1946 in Canada
-Events:*January 21 - The Bluenose sinks off Haiti*May 14 - The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 is passed. It creates a Canadian citizenship separate from the British.*May 31 - All Japanese-Canadians ordered deported to Japan...
and 1970
1970 in Canada
-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Governor General - Roland Michener*Prime Minister - Pierre Trudeau*Premier of Alberta - Harry Strom*Premier of British Columbia - W.A.C...
. One out of every eight (12.4%) were built during the 1980s, and by 1981
1981 in Canada
-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Governor General - Edward Schreyer*Prime Minister - Pierre Trudeau*Premier of Alberta - Peter Lougheed*Premier of British Columbia - Bill Bennett*Premier of Manitoba - Sterling Lyon then Howard Pawley...
residential construction was substantially complete.
The most common type of residence, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for just under two out of every three (62%) of all residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in four (23%) are rented
Renting
Renting is an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property owned by another. A gross lease is when the tenant pays a flat rental amount and the landlord pays for all property charges regularly incurred by the ownership from landowners...
apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
s with most of these in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Approximately one in ten (9%) of residences are duplexes
Duplex (building)
The term duplex can be used to describe several different dwelling unit configurations:A duplex house is defined as a dwelling having apartments with separate entrances for two families. This includes two-story houses having a complete apartment on each floor and also side-by-side apartments on a...
and one in twenty (5%) are row houses. Just under three out of every five (57%) of residences are owner occupied with the remaining two out of three (43%) being rented.
The neighbourhood population is comparatively mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, almost one in five (18.5%) of residents had moved within the previous 12 months. Another one in five (19.6%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Just under half (47.5%) had lived at the same address for five years or more.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by 132 Avenue, on the south by 127 Avenue and the Yellowhead Corridor, on the west by 82 Street, and on the east by 66 Street.
Schools
There are four schools in the neighbourhood.- Edmonton Public School SystemEdmonton Public SchoolsEdmonton Public Schools is the largest public school district in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The district offers a variety of alternative and special needs programs, and many are offered in multiple locations to improve accessibility for students...
- Balwin Junior High School
- North Edmonton Elementary School now closed
- Princeton Elementary School
- Edmonton Catholic School System
- St. Francis of Assisi Elementary Junior High School
In addition, Queen Elizabeth High School
Queen Elizabeth High School (Edmonton)
Queen Elizabeth Composite High School, located in north Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is a senior high school in the Edmonton Public School System.-Academic programs:The school has advanced placement classes...
is located a short distance to the west of the neighborhood along 132 Avenue. M.E. Lazerte High School is located a short distance to the north along 66 Street.