Richmond West (originally Fort Richmond West) is a suburb in the Waverley West area of southwest Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Richmond West
Fort Richmond West | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Richmond West | |
| Coordinates: 49°46′55″N 97°09′50″W / 49.782°N 97.164°W | |
| First developed | 1978 |
| Named for | Fort Richmond, Winnipeg |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 8,605 |
| • Density | 3,200/km2 (8,300/sq mi) |
| Area code(s) | Area codes 204 and 431 |
The area was originally part of the Rural Municipality of Fort Garry, which was incorporated in 1912. Richmond West is located north of the Perimeter Highway, east of Waverley Street, west of Pembina Highway, and south of Bison Drive. Further, the CN Letellier line goes from north to south along the east side of its boundary and to Letellier, Manitoba.
History
editThe Richmond West neighbourhood began development in 1978.[1]
Initially developed by Ladco Homes,[2] Richmond West expanded from the south starting in the early 1980s and 1990s. expanding north during the late 1990s and 2000s. During initial development, new residents were upset that they were being assessed at the rate of $30 per square foot on their properties based on comparable properties in Fort Richmond, yet not yet receiving municipal services.[2]
Amenities
editThere are some commercial and industrial properties along Pembina and Perimeter Highway in the area.[3] Central to the neighbourhood is Kirkbridge Park.[1] The area does not, however, have a recreational facility of its own.[3]
Richmond West is part of the Pembina Trails School Division, with the area itself having one school in it, Bairdmore Elementary School.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Historic Sites of Manitoba: Kirkbridge Park (Bairdmore Boulevard, Winnipeg)". www.mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ a b Bohuslawsky, Maria (July 20, 1981). "Richmond West homeowners angry at return on tax dollar". Winnipeg Free Press. p. 7.
- ^ a b c Queen, Jennifer. "Richmond West Winnipeg Manitoba with Expert Real Estate Agents". jenniferqueen.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
External links
edit- Neighbourhoods of Winnipeg (NOW) - Richmond West. Archived from original