Hillhurst, Calgary

Hillhurst
Neighbourhood
Hillhurst United Church on Kensington Close
Hillhurst United Church on Kensington Close
Hillhurst is located in Calgary
Hillhurst
Hillhurst
Location of Hillhurst in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°03′12″N 114°06′09″W / 51.05333°N 114.10250°W / 51.05333; -114.10250
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNW
Ward7
Established1914
Annexed1907
Government
 • MayorJyoti Gondek
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorTerry Wong
Area
 • Total0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation
1,053 m (3,455 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total5,288
 • Average Income
$50,822
WebsiteHillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association

Hillhurst is a community located within the inner city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The boundaries of the community are 8th Avenue NW to the north, 10th Street NW to the east, the Bow River to the south, and 18th Street NW to the west. The communities of Hillhurst and the neighbouring Sunnyside together form the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association. The two communities have an area redevelopment plan in place, revised in 2009.[3]

The popular Kensington Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) adjoins the Hillhurst community. It is an active family-friendly commercial area, abundant with amenities.

  1. ^ "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference city was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ City of Calgary Planning (2005). "Hillhurst Area Redevelopment Plan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2007-05-11.