Montrose is a residential neighbourhood in north east

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. It is bounded on the north by the Yellowhead Trail, on the west by the

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right of way and the north east line of the

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system, on the south by 118 (Alberta) Avenue, and on the east by 58 Street.

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, which provides access to destinations south of the

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, passes through the neighbourhood. The Coliseum LRT Station is located at the north west corner of the neighbourhood. Notable landmarks in the neighbourhood include Northlands Park and the

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. The community is represented by the Montrose

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, established in 1951, which maintains a

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and outdoor rink located at 59 Street and 119 Avenue.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Montrose had a population of living in dwellings, a 3% change from its 2009 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of people/km² in 2012.

Residential development

Development of the neighbourhood began before the end of

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with approximately one in five (20.4%) of residences being constructed before

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according to the 2001 federal census. Just under half of the residences (45.6%) were constructed between

and

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. Most of the remaining residences were built by

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. The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single-family dwelling. These account for roughly four out of five (78%) of all the residences. Most of the remainder (16%) are rented

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s in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories. The remaining 6% are duplexes. Three out of five (61%) are owner-occupied with the remaining two out of five (39%) being rented. According to the 2005 municipal census, the neighbourhood population is highly mobile with one in six (17.1%) having moved within the previous year. Another one in five (19.5%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Less than half of all residents (47.8%) had lived at the same address for five or more years.

Schools and recreation

There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Montrose Elementary School (now closed) was operated by the Edmonton Public School System while Ben Calf Robe St Clare Elementary Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System. The Russ Barnes Arena is also located in the neighbourhood.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

References

External links

Montrose Neighbourhood Profile
{{Edmonton neighbourhoods Neighbourhoods in Edmonton