Ormsby Place, Edmonton

Ormsby Place
Neighbourhood
Ormsby Place

Location of Ormsby Place in Edmonton

Coordinates: 53°29′56″N 113°38′28″W / 53.499°N 113.641°W / 53.499; -113.641
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City Edmonton
Quadrant[1] NW
Ward[1] 5
Sector[2] West
Area[3][4] West Jasper Place
Government[5]
 • Administrative body Edmonton City Council
 • Councillor Karen Leibovici
Area[6]
 • Total 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi)
Elevation 686 m (2,251 ft)
Population (2012)[7]
 • Total 5,323
 • Density 3,943/km2 (10,210/sq mi)
 • Change (2009–12) Decrease-5.7%
 • Dwellings 1,953

Ormsby Place is a residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for the person who developed Edmonton's grid system of streets.[8]

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Ormsby Place had a population of 5,323 living in 1,953 dwellings,[7] a -5.7% change from its 2009 population of 5,646.[9] With a land area of 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi),[6] it had a population density of 3,943 people/km2 in 2012.[6][7]

Residential development

Residential development of the neighbourhood, according to the 2001 federal census, commenced during the 1970s when just under one half (46.4%) of the residences were constructed. Another three in ten (28.7) were constructed during the 1980s. Most of the remaining residences were constructed during the 1990s.[10]

According to the 2005 municipal census, the most common type of residence, accounting for just over half (55%) of all residences, was the Single-family dwelling. Another one in three (34%) were row houses. Apartments account for another 8%, while duplexes[11] account for the remaining 4%. Three out of four (76%) of residences are owner occupied while only one residence in four (24%) are rented.[12]

There is a single school in the neighbourhood, Ormsby Elementary School, operated by the Edmonton Public School System.

West Edmonton Mall is located a short distance to the north along 178 Street.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by Anthony Henday Drive, on the south by Callingwood Road, on the east by 178 Street, and on the north by 69 Avenue. The Anthony Henday provides access to destinations to the south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

Glastonbury Lymburn North Callingwood
Glastonbury South Callingwood
   Ormsby Place  
The Hamptons Dechene, Jamieson Place Gariepy

References

  1. 1 2 "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. ↑ "The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 15100" (PDF). City of Edmonton. 2010-05-26. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. ↑ "City of Edmonton Plans in Effect" (PDF). City of Edmonton. November 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  5. ↑ "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  6. 1 2 3 "Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file)". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 "Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  8. ↑ Map Utility
  9. ↑ "2009 Municipal Census Results". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  10. ↑ http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD23/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/ORMSBY%20PLACE.pdf
  11. ↑ Duplexes include triplexes and fourplexes.
  12. ↑ http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/ORMSBY%20PLACE.pdf
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