Greenfield, Edmonton
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Greenfield is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. While the official name of the neighbourhood is Greenfield, some residents will refer to the area as Petrolia. There is a small shopping centre, Petrolia Shopping Centre, located in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood "was named for Herbert Greenfield
, leader of the United Farmers Party
and Premier of Alberta
from 1921 to 1925".
The majority of residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred between 1960 and 1980, with roughly three out of four residences (77.0%) being constructed during the 1960s and another one in five residences (20.6%) being constructed during the 1970s. The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood is single family dwelling, which accounts for approximately nine out of ten (92%) of all residences. The remaining residences are split equally between apartment
s in low rise buildings (4%) and duplexes
. While all the apartments and half the duplexes are rented
, the majority of residences (91%) are owner occupied.
There are three schools in the neighborhood. The Greenfield Public School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System
and St. Stanislaus Catholic Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System. In addition, there is the Academy for Maths and Science now located in the Petrolia Shopping Centre.
In addition to the Petrolia Shopping Centre, residents have good access along 111 Street
to Southgate Centre
.
111 Street also gives residents access to the new LRT
stations at Southgate
and Century Park
.
The average household income in Greenfield are higher than the average household income in the larger City of Edmonton.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the east by 111 Street
, on the west by 119 Street, on the north by 40 Avenue, and on the south by 34 Avenue.
Further information see the Greenfield Community League websitehttp://www.greenfieldcommunityleague.com/
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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. While the official name of the neighbourhood is Greenfield, some residents will refer to the area as Petrolia. There is a small shopping centre, Petrolia Shopping Centre, located in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood "was named for Herbert Greenfield
Herbert Greenfield
Herbert W. Greenfield was a Canadian politician who served as the fourth Premier of Alberta from 1921 until 1925. Born in Winchester, Hampshire, in England, he immigrated to Canada in his late twenties, settling first in Ontario and then in Alberta, where he farmed...
, leader of the United Farmers Party
United Farmers of Alberta
The United Farmers of Alberta is an association of Alberta farmers that has served many different roles throughout its history as a lobby group, a political party, and as a farm-supply retail chain. Since 1934 it has primarily been an agricultural supply cooperative headquartered in Calgary...
and Premier of Alberta
Premier of Alberta
The Premier of Alberta is the first minister for the Canadian province of Alberta. He or she is the province's head of government and de facto chief executive. The current Premier of Alberta is Alison Redford. She became Premier by winning the Progressive Conservative leadership elections on...
from 1921 to 1925".
The majority of residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred between 1960 and 1980, with roughly three out of four residences (77.0%) being constructed during the 1960s and another one in five residences (20.6%) being constructed during the 1970s. The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood is single family dwelling, which accounts for approximately nine out of ten (92%) of all residences. The remaining residences are split equally between apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
s in low rise buildings (4%) and 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...
. While all the apartments and half the duplexes 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...
, the majority of residences (91%) are owner occupied.
There are three schools in the neighborhood. The Greenfield Public School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System
Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton 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...
and St. Stanislaus Catholic Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System. In addition, there is the Academy for Maths and Science now located in the Petrolia Shopping Centre.
In addition to the Petrolia Shopping Centre, residents have good access along 111 Street
111 Street, Edmonton
111 Street is a major arterial road in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The south leg of the LRT runs for most of its length, between the northbound and southbound lanes.-Neighbourhoods:...
to Southgate Centre
Southgate Centre
Southgate Centre is a shopping centre located in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and is the third-largest mall in the city, after West Edmonton Mall and Kingsway Mall. It contains 154 retailers including Sears, The Bay, Safeway, HMV, Coles, Coach, Inc., Bench and Geox and many other small/chain...
.
111 Street also gives residents access to the new LRT
Edmonton Light Rail Transit
Edmonton Light Rail Transit, more commonly referred to as the LRT, is a light rail system in Edmonton, Alberta. Part of the Edmonton Transit System , the 20.5-kilometre route starts in Edmonton's northeast suburbs and ends at Century Park in Edmonton's south end.The ETS designates the LRT as Route...
stations at Southgate
Southgate (ETS)
Southgate Station is an LRT station as part of the Edmonton Transit System's South LRT Expansion Project. This project added approximately 7.6 km of track and five stations to the LRT system in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada....
and Century Park
Century Park (ETS)
Century Park Station is an LRT station as part of the Edmonton Transit System's South LRT Expansion Project. It's named after a transit-oriented development called Century Park, located on the former Heritage Mall site next to the station...
.
The average household income in Greenfield are higher than the average household income in the larger City of Edmonton.
| Income By Household - 2001 Census | ||
| Income Range ($) | Greenfield | Edmonton |
|---|---|---|
| (% of Households) | (% of Households) | |
| Under $10,000 | 2.1% | 6.3% |
| $10,000-$19,999 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| $20,000-$29,999 | 4.2% | 11.9% |
| $30,000-$39,999 | 6.0% | 11.8% |
| $40,000-$49,999 | 8.1% | 10.9% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 8.5% | 9.5% |
| $60,000-$69,999 | 15.5% | 8.3% |
| $70,000-$79,999 | 12.6% | 6.7% |
| $80,000-$89,999 | 8.5% | 5.4% |
| $90,000-$99,999 | 4.6% | 4.2%% |
| $100,000 and over | 26.4% | 12.6%% |
| Average household income | $79,490 | $57,360 |
The neighbourhood is bounded on the east by 111 Street
111 Street, Edmonton
111 Street is a major arterial road in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The south leg of the LRT runs for most of its length, between the northbound and southbound lanes.-Neighbourhoods:...
, on the west by 119 Street, on the north by 40 Avenue, and on the south by 34 Avenue.
Surrounding neighborhoods
See also
Further information see the Greenfield Community League websitehttp://www.greenfieldcommunityleague.com/