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)