Haddow is a triangle-shaped residential neighbourhood in south west

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. It is bounded on the south west by

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and on the south east by

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. The northern boundary is an undeveloped strip of land about 29 Avenue. The neighbourhood is a newer neighbourhood with all residential construction taking place after

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. The most common type of housing is the

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(78%), followed by

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style

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s in high rise buildings with five or more stories (11%).

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make up 6% of the residences and

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s the remaining 4%. All residences are owner occupied.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Haddow had a population of living in dwellings, a 1.9% change from its 2009 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of people/km² in 2012.

Recreation

Haddow Park is located near the centre of the neighbourhood. The park features perimeter and bisecting

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walking trails, a playground, sports fields, toboggan hill, and (in the winter months) an ice rink. Haddow Park is a designated on-leash area for dogs.City of Edmonton – City of Edmonton
/ref> Trails located at the north-western boundary of Haddow provide access to the

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valley and Terwillegar Park.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

Surrounding neighbourhoods are Henderson Estates and Falconer Heights to the north, Carter Crest to the north east, Leger and Terwillegar Towne to the east, and Terwillegar South to the south east. Beyond Anthony Henday Drive are the neighbourhoods of

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and Windermere Estates

References

External links

Haddow Neighbourhood Profile
{{Edmonton neighbourhoods Neighbourhoods in Edmonton