Ritchie, Edmonton
Ritchie is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for Robert Ritchie, the original owner of the Ritchie Mill and former mayor of the City of Strathcona. The population of Ritchie enjoy good access to the nightlife of nearby Old Strathcona and the Mill Creek Ravine.
Ritchie | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Ritchie Location of Ritchie in Edmonton | |
| Coordinates: 53.512°N 113.483°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | papastew |
| Sector | Mature area |
| Area | Strathcona |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Amarjeet Sohi |
| • Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
| • Councillor | Michael Janz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 672 m (2,205 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 4,194 |
| • Density | 3,355.2/km2 (8,690/sq mi) |
| • Change (2009–12) | 11.5% |
| • Dwellings | 2,561 |
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Whyte Avenue, on the south by 72 Avenue, and on the east by the Mill Creek Ravine. The west boundary, south of 79 Avenue runs along 100 Street. North of 79 Avenue, the west boundary runs along 101 Street and 102 Street. Whyte Avenue provides good access to the University of Alberta. 99 Street, which passes through the neighbourhood, provides good access to the downtown core.
The community is represented by the Ritchie Community League, established in 1922, which maintains a community hall and outdoor rink located at 98 Street and 77 Avenue.