Hudson, Edmonton
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Hudson is a newer residential neighbourhood in north west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. Before development, the site was home of Edmonton International Speedway
, a drive-in theatre, and a driving range.
Almost four out of five (78%) of residences in the neighbourhood are single family dwellings. All but one of the remainder are duplexes
. Almost all residences are owner occupied.
and on one side by the neighbourhood of Cumberland
. A short distance to the east is the Castledowns neighbourhood of Baranow
. A short distance to the south is the neighbourhood of Wellington
.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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Canada
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. Before development, the site was home of Edmonton International Speedway
Edmonton International Speedway
Edmonton International Speedway, also known as Speedway Park, was a multi-track auto racing facility located in the present Cumberland and Hudson neighborhoods of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The facility featured a ¼ mile drag strip, a 14-turn road course, and a ¼ mile short oval...
, a drive-in theatre, and a driving range.
Almost four out of five (78%) of residences in the neighbourhood are single family dwellings. All but one of the remainder 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...
. Almost all residences are owner occupied.
Surrounding neighborhoods
The neighbourhood is bounded on three sides by the neighbourhood of PembinaPembina, Edmonton
Pembina is a largely commercial neighbourhood in north west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with a small number of residences in walk up apartment buildings....
and on one side by the neighbourhood of Cumberland
Cumberland, Edmonton
Cumberland is a residential neighbourhood in the Palisades area of north west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.According to the 2001 federal census, substantially all residential construction in Cumberland occurred during the 1990s. Single family dwellings account for approximately nine out of ten of...
. A short distance to the east is the Castledowns neighbourhood of Baranow
Baranow, Edmonton
Baranow is a neighbourhood in the Castledowns area of north Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. There is some commercial development at the south end of the neighbourhood along 137 Avenue. Development of the neighbourhood occurred in two periods. The first period occurred between the end of World War II...
. A short distance to the south is the neighbourhood of Wellington
Wellington, Edmonton
Wellington is a residential neighbourhood located in north west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.The neighbourhood was developed after World War II with approximately two out of three of residences built between 1946 and 1960. Another one in four residences were built during the 1960s...
.