Blue Quill Estates, Edmonton

Blue Quill Estates, Edmonton

Blue Quill Estates is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Both Blue Quill Estates and the adjoining neighbourhood of Blue Quill are named to honour Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Band [From the neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton [Map Utility http://maps.edmonton.ca] .]

The neighbourood overlooks Whitemud Creek Ravine to the west. It is bordered by 119 Street on the east and by 23 Avenue on the south. The north boundary is a utility corridor located approximately one half block north of 29 Avenue.

Residential Development

According to the 2001 federal census, just over half (55.5%) of the residences in Blue Quill Estates were built during the 1970s. Most of the remainder (34.5%) were built during the 1980s. A small number (5.5%) predate the 1970s and a small number (4.5%) were built during the 1990s. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD23/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/BLUE%20QUILL%20ESTATES.pdf]

The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for just under half (46%) of all the residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in three residences (35%) are rented apartments in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. One in six residences (16%) are row houses. The remaining residences (3%) are duplexes. Three out of every five residences (61%) are owner occupied while two out of every five residences (39%) are rented. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/BLUE%20QUILL%20ESTATES.pdf]

Population Mobility

The population of Blue Quill Estates is somewhat mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, one resident in six (16.6%) had moved within the previous twelve months. Another one in four residents (25.3%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Just under half the population (46.1%) had lived at the same address for five years or longer. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05022B/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/BLUE%20QUILL%20ESTATES.pdf]

Recreation Facilities

Located in the adjoining neighbourhood of Westbrook Estates is the Derrick Golf and Winter Club, founded in 1959. The club provides its members with "golf, tennis, indoor aquatic center, childcare, curling, badminton, large fitness center, two studios, and an outdoor volleyball court" [http://www.derrickclub.com] , as well as access to outdoor ski trails and an outdoor skating rink.

urrounding Neighborhoods

Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
Northwest = Ogilvie Ridge
North = Westbrook Estates
Northeast = Sweet Grass
West = Hodgson
Centre = Blue Quill Estates
East = Blue Quill
Southwest = Magrath Heights Area
South = Twin Brooks
Southeast = Skyrattler

References

External links

* [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD34/MultiSource/Neighbourhood/BLUE%20QUILL%20ESTATES.pdf Blue Quill Estates Neighbourhood Profile]


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