Lymburn, Edmonton
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Lymburn is a residential neighbourhood located in west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. It is named for attorney general
John F. Lymburn..
According to the 2001 federal census, residential development in the neighbourhood began during the 1970s when one in three (33.6%) of the residences in the neighbourhood were constructed. Just under half (43.7%) of the residences were constructed during the following decade. One in five (18.4%) of residences were constructed during the 1990s. The neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton map utility indicated that, by 2007
, residential development of the neighbourhood was not yet complete.
The most common type of residence in Lymburn, according to the 2005 municipal census, was the single family dwelling. These accounted for seven out of every ten (70%) of all residences in the neighbourhood. Duplexes
were the next most common type of residence, accounting for 16% of all residences. Row houses accounted for 8% of all residences, while apartment
style condominium
s in low rise buildings accounted for 7% of all residences. Seventeen out of every twenty (84%) of all residences were owner occupied while only 16% were rented
.
There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Lymburn Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System
while St. Martha Catholic Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Whitemud Drive
, on the west by Anthony Henday Drive, on the south by 69 Avenue, and on the east by 178 Street. Whitemud Drive provides access to destinations on the south side including the University of Alberta
, Whyte Avenue and Southgate Centre
. The Anthony Henday provides access to destinations to the south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport
.
West Edmonton Mall
is located a short distance to the north of the neighbourhood along 178 Street. Whitemud Drive provides good access to destinations on the south side, including: the University of Alberta
, Fort Edmonton Park
, and Whyte Avenue.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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. It is named for attorney general
Attorney General
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general, or attorney-general, is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.The term is used to refer to any person...
John F. Lymburn..
According to the 2001 federal census, residential development in the neighbourhood began during the 1970s when one in three (33.6%) of the residences in the neighbourhood were constructed. Just under half (43.7%) of the residences were constructed during the following decade. One in five (18.4%) of residences were constructed during the 1990s. The neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton map utility indicated that, by 2007
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, residential development of the neighbourhood was not yet complete.
The most common type of residence in Lymburn, according to the 2005 municipal census, was the single family dwelling. These accounted for seven out of every ten (70%) of all residences in the neighbourhood. 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...
were the next most common type of residence, accounting for 16% of all residences. Row houses accounted for 8% of all residences, while apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
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 accounted for 7% of all residences. Seventeen out of every twenty (84%) of all residences were owner occupied while only 16% were 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...
.
There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Lymburn Elementary 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...
while St. Martha Catholic Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Whitemud Drive
Whitemud Drive
Whitemud Drive is the main east-west freeway in southern Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is one of few roads in Edmonton that has controlled access and limited at-grade intersections with traffic signals. It currently functions as a freeway between Anthony Henday Drive in the west and Anthony Henday...
, on the west by Anthony Henday Drive, on the south by 69 Avenue, and on the east by 178 Street. Whitemud Drive provides access to destinations on the south side including the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
, Whyte Avenue and 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...
. The Anthony Henday provides access to destinations to the south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport is the primary air passenger and air cargo facility in the Edmonton region in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a hub facility for Northern Alberta and Northern Canada providing regularly scheduled nonstop flights to over fifty communities in Canada, the United...
.
West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall , located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is the largest shopping mall in North America and the fifth largest in the world. The mall was founded by the Ghermezian brothers, who emigrated from Iran in 1959. It was the world's largest mall until 2004.West Edmonton Mall covers a gross...
is located a short distance to the north of the neighbourhood along 178 Street. Whitemud Drive provides good access to destinations on the south side, including: the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
, Fort Edmonton Park
Fort Edmonton Park
Fort Edmonton Park is an attraction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Named for the first enduring European post in the area of modern-day Edmonton, the park is the largest living history museum in Canada by area...
, and Whyte Avenue.