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The People and The Real Estate in Duggan
Peaceful tree lined streets, open green spaces, friendly neighbours and charming homes- Duggan has it all for you. This southwest Edmonton neighbourhood is a self sufficient little location that is well established. The well planned community design stands testament to this. But there is so much to Duggan than just the symmetrical beauty that you can see. There is an old world charm to the community that comes through in the way the residents believe in working together to keep their little haven safe, clean and exciting to all of the people living here. This makes Duggan a favourite spot for families with young kids.
The quiet, uncluttered streets, ideal for young ones to take their cycles out for a spin on, are just the cherry on the cake for young parents. Of course, add the access to many good schools to this and you can see why quite easily properties here sell at a fast clip. Close to major commuter routes, with a great network of public transport, Duggan also tops the list of preferred locations for young professionals looking to keep work commute reasonably painless.
The New Community of Duggan
Duggan is encircled on the west by 111th Street; it has Calgary Trail on the east and 34th Avenue on the south. To the north, there is 40th avenue and also 106th Street. Excellent access to amenities is assured via 111th street which takes you straight to Southgate Centre. This is also the route that you will take to get to Century Park and Southgate LRT stations that are fairly new.
With the commercial spaces in the neighbourhood centrally located, the traffic flow is easy to maneuver inside the community. The neighbourhood is really well connected with the surrounding areas with the efficient road network giving you easy access to all of Edmonton’s south. Most importantly, Duggan is well connected with Whitemud Drive in the north and Calgary Trail in the east.
There is really no question that Duggan is one of the most family friendly neighbourhoods you will find in Edmonton. At the heart of the community lies the Duggan Elementary and this has characterized Duggan as a great location for families with school going children. Access to shopping and parks makes this a good place to set up home at.
The community presents a curvilinear street plan predominantly and you will find that the residential streets are all positioned around the school in the middle as well as a park site and common commercial area. This gives all Duggan residents equal access to the school and amenities. The neighbourhood’s subdivision mimics the design element that was followed most commonly during the 1960s. The major residential land use is along the arterial roadways here and also near the school and park locations.
Your New Duggan Home in Edmonton
The neighbourhood takes its name from J.J. Duggan, who was one of the early settlers in the Edmonton area. Duggan also went on to become mayor of Strathcona for two distinct time periods. Some area that is located in the south side of the city’s original boundaries belonged to him and this now forms a portion of the neighbourhood.
The major part of the development in this area took place in the 1960s although the peak activity can be traced back to the 1970s. Later on, while the buzz was subdued, development activity did not completely die cease and throughout the 1980s, it was fairly consistent though low key. However, during this phase, redevelopment took precedence. As a result of this, you will see an interesting mix of ages and styles in the structures and homes that you will find in Duggan.
Apart from Duggan Elementary that lies right in the middle of the neighbourhood, there are two other schools that parents can choose too- D.S. MacKenzie Junior High and Harry Ainlay High School. These are easily accessible and lie practically alongside Duggan’s boundaries. The Edmonton Catholic School System runs the St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School here too.
The majority of the homes in Duggan are single family detached homes and you will find the most of them in the central portion of the community. Approximately a third of the homes are apartments. Row houses and semi- detached homes form a very small percentage of the total number of homes in this neighbourhood.
Things to do in Duggan
Duggan is the perfect place for families and elders owing to its parks and playgrounds located in the neighbourhood. Duggan Park is the largest one here and a popular haunt for residents since it also features the neighbourhood Community hall. Rideau Park is close to the neighbourhood and it houses a well equipped sports facility that helps you keep up with your fitness goals.
The community league is quite active here and they maintain quite a few amenities in this neighbourhood. Apart from this they also organize many activities and events that keep the residents engaged while creating the best opportunities to get to know the neighbours better. Look forward to dancing, card games, and playground events from the community league. In summer and winter, the hockey arena comes to life with friendly matches being played and there is also ice skating to enjoy in the winter months. The Duggan Mother’s Day Soccer Tournament, an annual feature has been a famous regular event here for about a decade now.
For avid swimmers, the Confederation Leisure Centre is the go- to place with its impressive salt water pool. That’s not all that this place offers. There is a whirlpool, a steam room and also a full- fledged fitness complex with jogging track, indoor ice arena, and tennis courts and sports fields.
If it is shopping that you are looking for, you are in luck at Duggan because of the neighbourhood’s proximity to the buzzing Southgate Mall and South Edmonton Common. Add to this the many businesses that are clustered on Calgary Trail close by and you can see why Duggan residents never go very far to get what they need. Whitemud Crossing shopping centre as well as South Park Village Mall are close enough for you to walk to as well so there is really nothing you will want for if you are a resident of this charming neighbourhood.
