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'''Bridgeland''' (formerly known as ''Riverside'') is a charming, primarily residential [[inner city]] neighborhood in the north-east quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], located immediately northeast of [[downtown Calgary]].
'''Bridgeland''' (formerly known as ''Riverside'') is [[inner city]] neighborhood in the north-east quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]].


[[Image:Bridgeland calgary winter.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Bridgeland in winter]]
[[Image:Bridgeland calgary winter.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Bridgeland in winter]]
It is bounded to the south by [[Memorial Drive (Calgary)|Memorial Drive]] and the [[Bow River]], to the east by [[Deerfoot Trail]] and Tom Campbell’s Hill, to the west by Edmonton Trail and to the north by the community of [[Renfrew, Calgary|Renfrew]].
It is bounded to the south by [[Memorial Drive (Calgary)|Memorial Drive]] and the [[Bow River]], to the east by [[Deerfoot Trail]] and Tom Campbell’s Hill, to the west by Edmonton Trail and to the north by the community of [[Renfrew, Calgary|Renfrew]].


In 2006, the neighbourhood had a population of 5,042, a 11.7% increase from 2005.<ref name=city>{{Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf | author= City of Calgary |title= Community Population Comparison | year=2006 | accessdate= 2007-04-30}}</ref> The community is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 9 [[Alderman]] Joe Ceci. On a federal level, Bridgeland falls in the [[Electoral district (Canada)|electoral district]] of [[Calgary Centre-North]] and is represented in the [[Canadian House of Commons|House of Commons]] by [[Member of Parliament|MP]] [[Jim Prentice]]. The city of Calgary published an [[Area redevelopment plan]] for this community in 2006,<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/bridgeland_riverside_arp/bridgeland_riverside_arp_one.pdf | title= Bridgeland-Riverside APR | author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-02}}</ref> which regulates construction of buildings and recreational areas, with the intention of increasing population density in certain areas, as well as development of a public transit oriented community.
In 2006, the neighbourhood had a population of 5,042, a 11.7% increase from 2005.<ref name=city>{{Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf | author= City of Calgary |title= Community Population Comparison | year=2006 | accessdate= 2007-04-30}}</ref> The community is represented in the [[Calgary City Council]] by Ward 9 [[Alderman]] Joe Ceci. On a federal level, Bridgeland falls in the [[Electoral district (Canada)|electoral district]] of [[Calgary Centre-North]] and is represented in the [[Canadian House of Commons|House of Commons]] by [[Member of Parliament|MP]] [[Jim Prentice]]. The city of Calgary published an [[Area redevelopment plan]] for this community in 2006,<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/bridgeland_riverside_arp/bridgeland_riverside_arp_one.pdf | title= Bridgeland-Riverside APR | author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-02}}</ref> which regulates construction of buildings and recreational areas, with the intention of increasing population density in certain areas, as well as development of a public transit oriented community.
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Parts of lower Bridgeland were popularly known as "[[Little Italy]]" in emulation of similarly named enclaves in other cities of immigrants of Italian stock. The concentration of Italian bakeries, restaurants and groceries has diminished over time but the strip along 1st Avenue NE is sometimes still referred to by this name.<ref>Alberta Source. [http://www.albertasource.ca/abitalian/background/calgary_cultural_life.html Calgary Cultural Life]</ref>
Parts of lower Bridgeland were popularly known as "[[Little Italy]]" in emulation of similarly named enclaves in other cities of immigrants of Italian stock. The concentration of Italian bakeries, restaurants and groceries has diminished over time but the strip along 1st Avenue NE is sometimes still referred to by this name.<ref>Alberta Source. [http://www.albertasource.ca/abitalian/background/calgary_cultural_life.html Calgary Cultural Life]</ref>

In recent years Bridgeland has become a trendy neighborhood often saught after by yuppies and young families who want proximity to downtown, but prefer to live in a community with a cozy, historic ambience. Recent redevelopment has added shops, cafes, retail stores, and other conviences (e.g., yoga studio, gourmet take-out, grocery store, ice cream shop, banks, dentists, etc.) Charming and eclectic mix of houses are found throughout this residential neighborhood ranging from 1912 two storey brick homes, 1950s bungalows, and chic contemporary homes.


==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
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====The Bridges====<!-- This section is linked from [[The Bridges, Calgary]] -->
====The Bridges====<!-- This section is linked from [[The Bridges, Calgary]] -->
A major redevelopment dubbed "The Bridges" commenced in 2004 on land previously occupied by the General Hospital and is underway as of 2007. It is a 37 acre [[inner city]] development, consisting of multi-family [[residential area|residential]] and mixed use buildings.<ref name=bridges>{{Cite web| url= http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/Corporate+Properties+and+Buildings/The+Bridges+Development/The+Bridges+Development.htm | title= The Bridges | author= City of Calgary | month= July | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-02}}</ref> The project includes 11.7 acres of parks and open space. The Bridges is designed as a pedestrian-friendly urban village that respects, and enhances the surrounding neighborhood while creating a distinct environment on its own.
A major redevelopment dubbed "The Bridges" commenced in 2004 on land previously occupied by the General Hospital and is underway as of 2007. It is a 37 acre [[inner city]] development, consisting of multi-family [[residential area|residential]] and mixed use buildings.<ref name=bridges>{{Cite web| url= http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/Corporate+Properties+and+Buildings/The+Bridges+Development/The+Bridges+Development.htm | title= The Bridges | author= City of Calgary | month= July | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-02}}</ref> The project includes 11.7 acres of parks and open space.


The Bridges is a transit-oriented development (TOD).<ref name=bridges/> The three phase project is located next to the [[Bridgeland/Memorial (C-Train)|Bridgeland-Memorial LRT station]] which is on the 202 Whitehorn/City Centre line of the city’s [[Light rail transit|LRT]], the [[C-Train]]. Early success of the project has seen it become an example development for cities interested in creating TODs.
The Bridges is a transit-oriented development (TOD).<ref name=bridges/> The three phase project is located next to the [[Bridgeland/Memorial (C-Train)|Bridgeland-Memorial LRT station]] which is on the 202 Whitehorn/City Centre line of the city’s [[Light rail transit|LRT]], the [[C-Train]]. Early success of the project has seen it become an example development for cities interested in creating TODs.

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For other uses, see Bridgeland.
Bridgeland
(Riverside)
Neighbourhood
Bridgeland seen from Calgary Tower
Bridgeland seen from Calgary Tower
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNE
Ward9
Established1908
Annexed1910
Government
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • AldermanJoe Ceci
Area
 • Total3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation
1,055 m (3,461 ft)
Population
 (2006)[1]
 • Total5,042
 • Average Income
$31,786
Postal code
T2E
WebsiteBridgeland Community Association

Bridgeland (formerly known as Riverside) is an inner city neighborhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta.

Bridgeland in winter

It is bounded to the south by Memorial Drive and the Bow River, to the east by Deerfoot Trail and Tom Campbell’s Hill, to the west by Edmonton Trail and to the north by the community of Renfrew. It is located immediately northeast of downtown Calgary and north of the Calgary Zoo.

In 2006, the neighbourhood had a population of 5,042, a 11.7% increase from 2005.[1] The community is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci. On a federal level, Bridgeland falls in the electoral district of Calgary Centre-North and is represented in the House of Commons by MP Jim Prentice. The city of Calgary published an Area redevelopment plan for this community in 2006,[2] which regulates construction of buildings and recreational areas, with the intention of increasing population density in certain areas, as well as development of a public transit oriented community.

The postal code in this area is T2E.

History

The community of Riverside was established by Russian-German immigrants during Calgary's first population boom in the 1880s, when Riverside was known as Germantown. At the beginning of the 19th century, immigrants were mostly of Italian and Ukrainian origin.[3]

Riverside was annexed in 1910 to the city of Calgary. A Red Light District survived in the neighborhood until the First World War. In 1910, the Calgary General Hospital was built in this area. It was closed in 1997 and imploded on October 4, 1998.[4]

The name "Bridgeland" was coined in 1908 by the Dominion Bridge Company.

Parts of lower Bridgeland were popularly known as "Little Italy" in emulation of similarly named enclaves in other cities of immigrants of Italian stock. The concentration of Italian bakeries, restaurants and groceries has diminished over time but the strip along 1st Avenue NE is sometimes still referred to by this name.[5]

Infrastructure

The community is served by the Bridgeland/Memorial station of the C-Train transit system.

The Bridges

A major redevelopment dubbed "The Bridges" commenced in 2004 on land previously occupied by the General Hospital and is underway as of 2007. It is a 37 acre inner city development, consisting of multi-family residential and mixed use buildings.[6] The project includes 11.7 acres of parks and open space.

The Bridges is a transit-oriented development (TOD).[6] The three phase project is located next to the Bridgeland-Memorial LRT station which is on the 202 Whitehorn/City Centre line of the city’s LRT, the C-Train. Early success of the project has seen it become an example development for cities interested in creating TODs.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-04-30.
  2. ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Bridgeland-Riverside APR" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-02.
  3. ^ Community of Bridgeland Riverside (2005). "History". Retrieved 2007-05-02.
  4. ^ Maclean's. "An Unprecedented Hospital Closing in Calgary". Retrieved 2007-05-02.
  5. ^ Alberta Source. Calgary Cultural Life
  6. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "The Bridges". Retrieved 2007-05-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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