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. It is bounded by the Patricia Ravine of the

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valley and ravine system to the south and southwest, the Westridge neighbourhood to the west, the Elmwood and

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neighbourhoods across

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to the north, and the

Rio Terrace Rio Terrace is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded by the Patricia Heights, Edmonton, Patricia Heights neighbourhood across 156 Street to the west, the Lynnwood, Edmonton, Lynnwood neighbourhood across Whitemud Drive ...

neighbourhood across 156 Street to the east. The community is represented by the Rio Terrace

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, established in 1960, which maintains a

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, outdoor rink and tennis courts located at 155 Street and 76 Avenue.

History

Approximately 59% of the homes in Patricia Heights were built during the 1960s with 28% being built in the 1970s.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Patricia Heights had a population of living in dwellings, a -2.3% change from its 2009 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of people/km² in 2012.

Transportation

Vehicle access to Patricia Heights is limited to the 159 Street interchange along Whitemud Drive and the 156 Street overpass over Whitemud Drive. The

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provides bus service to the neighbourhood via 159 Street and 156 Street from the north. Pedestrian access to the neighbourhood is available by a trail from Westridge through the Patricia Ravine to the southwest and from Elmwood via a pedestrian bridge over the Whitemud Drive.

Services

The Patricia Heights Shopping Centre, a strip mall, is located in the neighbourhood on the west side of 156 Street.

Education

The Patricia Heights Elementary School, operated by

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, is located within the neighbourhood.

Facilities

The Jewish Community Centre of Edmonton was located in the southeast corner of the neighbourhood on the west side of 156 Street, overlooking the confluence of the Patricia Ravine and the North Saskatchewan River valley.

Housing

In 2005, 310 or 46% of the dwelling units in Patricia Heights were single-family dwellings, while 365 or 54% were low-rise apartments (fewer than five storeys). Of the 675 total dwelling units, 357 or 53% were occupied by renters in 2005.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

References

{{Edmonton neighbourhoods Neighbourhoods in Edmonton