Forest Heights, Edmonton
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Forest Heights is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
that overlooks the North Saskatchewan River
valley to the north and west. Four bridges provide access to destinations on the north side of the river.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north and west by the North Saskatchewan River valley, on the east by Wayne Gretzky Drive and 75 Street, and on the south by 98 Avenue. 106 Avenue cuts through the neighbourhood.
While a small percentage (6.1%) of residences in Forest Heights were constructed before the end of World War II
, approximately half (51.1%) were constructed between the end of the war and 1960
according to the 2001 federal census. One in four (24.6%) were constructed during the 1960s and one in ten (10.2%) were constructed during the 1970s. By 1980
, residential construction in the neighbourhood was substantially complete.
The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for roughly three out of four (76%) of the residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in eight (12%) are apartment
s and apartment style condominium
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Slight less common, accounting for 11% or one in ten of the residences in the neighbourhood, are duplexes
. There are also a handful of residences grouped as "other" types of residence. Three out of five (61%) of residences are owner occupied while the remaining residences are rented
.
and the downtown core
. 98 Avenue provides access to the James MacDonald Bridge
and the Low Level Bridge. The James MacDonald Bridge provides direct access to the Government Centre area of the downtown core
and the neighbourhood of Rossdale
. The Low Level Bridge provides direct access to the downtown core
. Travel north along Wayne Gretzky Drive provides direct access across the North Saskatchewan River to destinations in north east Edmonton including Rexall Place
, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Northlands
, and Concordia University College. Capilano Mall
is located a short distance to the east of the neighbourhood along 98 Avenue.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is located in the neighbourhood.
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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that overlooks the North Saskatchewan River
North Saskatchewan River
The North Saskatchewan River is a glacier-fed river that flows east from the Canadian Rockies to central Saskatchewan. It is one of two major rivers that join to make up the Saskatchewan River....
valley to the north and west. Four bridges provide access to destinations on the north side of the river.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north and west by the North Saskatchewan River valley, on the east by Wayne Gretzky Drive and 75 Street, and on the south by 98 Avenue. 106 Avenue cuts through the neighbourhood.
Housing
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...
, approximately half (51.1%) were constructed between the end of the war and 1960
1960 in Canada
-Incumbents:* Monarch: Elizabeth II* Governor General: Georges Vanier* Prime Minister: John Diefenbaker* Premier of Alberta: Ernest Manning* Premier of British Columbia: W.A.C...
according to the 2001 federal census. One in four (24.6%) were constructed during the 1960s and one in ten (10.2%) were constructed during the 1970s. By 1980
1980 in Canada
-Incumbents:* Monarch - Elizabeth II* Governor General - Edward Schreyer* Prime Minister - Joe Clark then Pierre Trudeau* Premier of Alberta - Peter Lougheed* Premier of British Columbia - Bill Bennett* Premier of Manitoba - Sterling Lyon...
, residential construction in the neighbourhood was substantially complete.
The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for roughly three out of four (76%) of the residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in eight (12%) are apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
s and apartment style condominium
Condominium
A condominium, or condo, is the form of housing tenure and other real property where a specified part of a piece of real estate is individually owned while use of and access to common facilities in the piece such as hallways, heating system, elevators, exterior areas is executed under legal rights...
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Slight less common, accounting for 11% or one in ten of the residences in the neighbourhood, 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...
. There are also a handful of residences grouped as "other" types of residence. Three out of five (61%) of residences are owner occupied while the remaining residences 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...
.
Population Mobility
The population of Forest Heights is comparatively mobile, with one in six (16.9%) of residents having moved in the previous twelve months according to the 2005 municipal census. Another one in five (20.1%) had moved within the preceding one to three years. At the same time, just over half of residents (52.1%) had lived at the same address for five years or more.Schools
There are four schools located 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...
- Forest Heights Elementary School
- McNally High SchoolMcNally High School, EdmontonMcNally High School is a high school located in the Forest Heights neighborhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is operated by the Edmonton Public School System.- Programs of Study :...
- Edmonton Catholic School System
- St. Bride Catholic School
- St. Kevin Junior High School
Access To Sites And Services
The Dawson Bridge and 106 Avenue provide direct access to the neighbourhood of RiverdaleRiverdale, Edmonton
Riverdale is a river valley neighbourhood located just east of the downtown core in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Its boundaries on the east and south are the North Saskatchewan River. Immediately across the river to the south is another Edmonton river valley neighbourhood--Cloverdale...
and the downtown core
Downtown Edmonton
Downtown Edmonton is bounded by 109 Street to the west, 105 Avenue to the north, 97 Street to the east, 97 Avenue, 100 Avenue, and Rossdale Road to the south and Jasper Avenue to the southeast , though many people consider part or all of the surrounding neighborhoods to be part of downtown...
. 98 Avenue provides access to the James MacDonald Bridge
James MacDonald Bridge
The James MacDonald Bridge is a bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.-External links:...
and the Low Level Bridge. The James MacDonald Bridge provides direct access to the Government Centre area of the downtown core
Downtown Edmonton
Downtown Edmonton is bounded by 109 Street to the west, 105 Avenue to the north, 97 Street to the east, 97 Avenue, 100 Avenue, and Rossdale Road to the south and Jasper Avenue to the southeast , though many people consider part or all of the surrounding neighborhoods to be part of downtown...
and the neighbourhood of Rossdale
Rossdale, Edmonton
Rossdale is a river valley neighbourhood in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, located immediately south of the downtown core. It is a popular residential neighbourhood with easy access to downtown, the University of Alberta, the Edmonton river valley park system, and other amenities.Telus...
. The Low Level Bridge provides direct access to the downtown core
Downtown Edmonton
Downtown Edmonton is bounded by 109 Street to the west, 105 Avenue to the north, 97 Street to the east, 97 Avenue, 100 Avenue, and Rossdale Road to the south and Jasper Avenue to the southeast , though many people consider part or all of the surrounding neighborhoods to be part of downtown...
. Travel north along Wayne Gretzky Drive provides direct access across the North Saskatchewan River to destinations in north east Edmonton including Rexall Place
Rexall Place
Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada situated on the north side of Northlands. It is currently the home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL...
, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Northlands
Northlands
Northlands is a non-profit, volunteer organization in Edmonton, Alberta. It was founded in 1879, before the official incorporation of the city of Edmonton, or the province of Alberta....
, and Concordia University College. Capilano Mall
Capilano Mall, Edmonton
Capilano Mall is a shopping centre located in east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.The Capilano branch of the Edmonton Public Library is located on the second floor of the mall.-Other Retailers:* All Star Sports Cards and Collectables* Clover Fashion...
is located a short distance to the east of the neighbourhood along 98 Avenue.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is located in the neighbourhood.