Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill
Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill is an inner suburban neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located north of the Hillhurst and West Hillhurst communities, the boundaries of the district are 16th Avenue N (Trans-Canada Highway)to the north; 14th Street W to the east; Lane north of 7th Avenue N to 19th Street W and 8th Avenue N to the south; and Crowchild Trail, 12th Avenue N, Juniper Road, and 22nd Street W to the west. Lions Park C-Train station and North Hill Centre are located within the community. In the early 90s, a gas station located in the North Hill Centre parking lot was found to have been leaking fuel, contaminating the soil and groundwater in Hounsfield Heights with benzene and 1,2-Dichloroethane. The community is built on an escarpment and is popular for its views of downtown to the south and the Rocky Mountains to the west.
Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′54″N 114°06′12″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 7 |
| Established | 1953 |
| Annexed | 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Terry Wong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,090 m (3,580 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 2,903 |
| • Average Income | $59,502 |
| Website | Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill Community Association |
The community was annexed by the city of Calgary in 1906, and it was established as a neighbourhood in 1953.