York, Edmonton

York
Neighbourhood
York is located in Edmonton
York
York
Location of York in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53°36′14″N 113°25′44″W / 53.604°N 113.429°W / 53.604; -113.429
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityEdmonton
Quadrant[1]NW
Ward[1]Dene
Sector[2]Mature area
Area[3][4]Casselman-Steele Heights
Government
 • Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
 • CouncillorAaron Paquette
Area
 • Total1.19 km2 (0.46 sq mi)
Elevation
670 m (2,200 ft)
Population
 (2012)[7]
 • Total3,836
 • Density3,223.5/km2 (8,349/sq mi)
 • Change (2009–12)
Decrease−1.9%
 • Dwellings
1,550

York is a neighbourhood in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada located just to the west of the District of Clareview. It is bounded on the north by 144 Avenue, the east by 50 Street, the south east by Manning Drive, the south by 137 Avenue, and on the west by 66 Street.

Four out of five occupied private dwellings were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s. Approximately three out of ten private dwellings are rented. Edmonton's first condominium complex was located in York.[8]

Clareview LRT Station and transit centre are located just to the east of York, giving residents access to Northlands Coliseum, Commonwealth Stadium, the downtown core, and the University of Alberta. Clareview Station has excellent park and ride facilities, allowing transit users to park their cars at the station, and use the LRT.

Londonderry Mall is located near the south west corner of York in the adjoining neighbourhood of Kildare.

The Edmonton Police Service's North Division headquarters is located at 142 Avenue and 50 Street, just outside York's east boundary.

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  2. ^ "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 15100" (PDF). City of Edmonton. 2010-05-26. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 2, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. ^ "City of Edmonton Plans in Effect" (PDF). City of Edmonton. November 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  5. ^ "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
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  8. ^ City of Edmonton - Maps[permanent dead link]