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Keheewin, Edmonton

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Country
  
Canada

Quadrant
  
NW

Sector
  
Southwest

Area
  
127 ha

Province
  
Alberta

City
  
Edmonton

Ward
  
10

Elevation
  
679 m

Population
  
2,922 (2012)

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Restaurants
  
Bogani Cafe, Taiwan Bubble Tea, Panda Hut Express Ltd, Good Buddy Chinese, Pipers Pub & Pizza

Keheewin is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The name means "eagle" in the Cree language.

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Map of Keheewin, Edmonton, AB, Canada

The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the east by Calgary Trail/Gateway Boulevard, and on the north by 23 Avenue. The south boundary is located approximately half a block south of 18 Avenue. Calgary Trail provides access to destinations south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport. Gateway Boulevard provides access to Old Strathcona, the University of Alberta, and the downtown core.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Keheewin had a population of 7003292200000000000♠2,922 living in 7003125100000000000♠1,251 dwellings, a 0.9% change from its 2009 population of 7003289700000000000♠2,897. With a land area of 1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi), it had a population density of 7003230080000000000♠2,300.8 people/km2 in 2012.

Residential development

According to the 2001 federal census, most residential development in the neighbourhood occurred after 1970. Approximately one in seven (14.2%) residences were built during the 1970s. Three out of every five (62.4%) residences were built during the 1980s. One in five (19.9%) of all residences were built during the 1990s. The neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton <http://maps.edmonton.ca map utility> indicates residential development is not yet complete.

The most common type of residence, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single-family dwelling. These account for half (49%) of all residences in Keheewin. Rented apartments and apartment style condominiums in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories account for approximately one residence in three (36%). One in ten residences (10%) are row houses. Most of the remainder (4%) are duplexes. Five out of every six (83%) of all residences are owner-occupied with only one in six (17%) being rented.

Schools and sports facilities

There is one school in the neighbourhood, Keheewin Elementary School, operated by the Edmonton Public School System.

The Kinsmen Twin Arena is also located in the Keheewin.

Shopping and services

Residents have access to shopping and services located in South Edmonton Common located just to the east of the neighbourhood.

The neighbourhood is served by the Century Park LRT station. The station is located immediately to the north of the neighbourhood along 111 Street.

References

Keheewin, Edmonton Wikipedia