Country Canada Quadrant NW Sector West Elevation 686 m Province Alberta | City Edmonton Ward 5 Area 135 ha Population 5,323 (2012) | |
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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.
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Map of Ormsby Place, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Demographics
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Ormsby Place had a population of 7003532300000000000♠5,323 living in 7003195300000000000♠1,953 dwellings, a -5.7% change from its 2009 population of 7003564600000000000♠5,646. With a land area of 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi), it had a population density of 7003394300000000000♠3,943 people/km2 in 2012.
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.
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 account for the remaining 4%. Three out of four (76%) of residences are owner occupied while only one residence in four (24%) are rented.
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.