DOVERCOURT COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT

History
Dovercourt and surrounding area was annexed to Edmonton in 1913 but remained practically undeveloped until after the Second World War. In the 1950s, Dovercourt was replotted under the direction of the city's first town planner, Noel Dant. Dovercourt and adjacent neighbourhoods were some of the first subdivisions in North America to be designed using the "neighbourhood" concept of curved streets, limited access points, and landscaping. The streets and walkways focus on school and community league sites at the centre of the neighbourhood.

People
Our community is in transition, and there is a mix of demographics:
  • Original residents (since 1954)
  • Children and family members buying the homes of original residents
  • New families moving in
  • Ongoing renovations and new builds
  • Residents are a mix of parents, grandparents, artists, musicians, self-employed people, volunteers, historians, athletes, gardeners, retirees, children.

  • Dovercourt established: 1954
  • Land area: 1 km2
  • Total Population (2016):  2,115
  • Female: 49%
  • Male: 51%
  • Canadian Citizenship: 94%
  • English language only households: 85%
  • Top 3 Employment Sectors: Construction, Health care & social assistance, Wholesale and retail trade

Transportation
  • Dedicated on-street and off-street bike lanes
  • Bus transit along St. Albert Trail, 142 Street, 118 Avenue and Dovercourt Ave; Bus Routes: 3, 122, 128, 150, 201, 203
  • Nearby arterial roadways:
    • St. Albert Trail/Groad Road (under construction and renewal)
    • Yellowhead Trail (undergoing freeway conversion)
  • Main mode of transportation
    • Vehicle as driver: 77%
    • Public Transportation: 11%
    • Walking: 3%

Zoning & Land Use 
The majority of the neighbourhood is zoned RF1 (Single Detached Residential Zone). The following uses are permitted in the RF1 zone:
  • Houses
  • Secondary Suites
  • Minor Home Based Businesses

The RF1 zone also allows for semi-detached and duplex homes on corner lots, along arterial or service roads, and beside other semi-detached or duplex housing. The maximum height of buildings in the RF1 zone is 8.9 metres, and the maximum site coverage is 40%. The minimum site width is 7.5 m and the minimum site size is 250.8 metres squared.

Housing
  • Number of Homes (2012): 908
  • Homes built before 1960 (2001): 80%
  • Single detached houses (2005): 85%
  • Occupied: 95%
  • Owner-occupied (2005): 80%
  • Term of residence 5 years or more: 63%

Community Amenities

Sports & Recreation Facilities:
  • Community Hall with equipped professional kitchen, bar area, stage and board room
  • Ice rink, rink shack and Zamboni
  • Storage area with soccer and baseball equipment
  • Kids park with spray park
  • Green spaces throughout community
  • Baseball diamond, skateboard park, soccer fields
  • Community Garden
  • Barbeque, Tables, Covered tents

  Religious & Educational Facilities:
  • Dovercourt Elementary School (Edmonton Public School Board)
  • ​Coralwood Academy
  • Kirk United Church
  • Dovercourt Baptist Church

 Local Businesses
  • Dentists
  • Acupuncturist
  • Laundry
  • Massage Therapist
  • Registry Vehicles
  • Licensed daycare
  • Law offices
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants & Pubs
  • Fast Food
  • Bakery
  • Liquor store
  • Convenience Stores
  • Hair salon & barbershop
  • Gas Station & Car Wash
  • Walk-in Medical Clinic
  • Alberta Registries