Keheewin is a residential neighbourhood located in southwest

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language. The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the east by Calgary Trail/Gateway

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, and on the north by 23 Avenue. The south boundary is located approximately half a block south of 18 Avenue. Calgary Trail provides access to destinations south of the city including the

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. Gateway Boulevard provides access to

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Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Keheewin had a population of living in dwellings, a 0.9% change from its 2009 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of people/km² in 2012.

Residential development

According to the 2001 federal census, most residential development in the neighbourhood occurred after

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. Approximately one in seven (14.2%) residences were built during the 1970s. Three out of every five (62.4%) residences were built during the 1980s. One in five (19.9%) of all residences were built during the 1990s. The neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton indicates residential development is not yet complete. The most common type of residence, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single-family dwelling. These account for half (49%) of all residences in Keheewin. Rented

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s and apartment style

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s in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories account for approximately one residence in three (36%). One in ten residences (10%) are

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s. Most of the remainder (4%) are duplexes. Five out of every six (83%) of all residences are owner-occupied with only one in six (17%) being rented.

Schools and sports facilities

There is one school in the neighbourhood, Keheewin Elementary School, operated by the Edmonton Public School System. The Kinsmen Twin Arena is also located in the Keheewin.

Shopping and services

Residents have access to shopping and services located in

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located just to the east of the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is served by the Century Park

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station. The station is located immediately to the north of the neighbourhood along 111 Street.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

References

External links

Keheewin Neighbourhood Profile
{{Edmonton neighbourhoods Neighbourhoods in Edmonton