Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy is practically a completely residential neighbourhood situated within Vancouver, British Columbia. It is a fairly central locale which spans roughly 447 hectares. Shaughnessy is bordered by 16th Avenue towards the north, 41st Avenue towards the south, by Oak Street to the east and by West Boulevard/Arbutus Street towards the west. A recent census anticipated the population of the area from 2,970 households to be 9,020 people.

The residents of Shaughnessy has an annual income of roughly $136,000, making it among the richest districts in Vancouver. The average family income is practically $154,000. There are many historical homes situated here, particularly in First Shaughnessy. Within this area, 51.5% of residences were built during or before WWII. The rest of the city compares with 20.8% historical houses. These percentages are essentially in part to the First Shaughnessy Official Development Plan by-law from the year 1981. This particular plan promotes single family dwelling and private property ownership but limits property subdivision and population density.

The Shaughnessy neighbourhood was created in 1907 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. At that time they were the biggest developer of real estate in Canada. The neighbourhood was initially intended to be an alternative to the West End, that was the traditional residence for the privileged population of the new city. The area gradually took status during the past century because of aggressive marketing by the Railroad, highly regulated development and a stronger degree of exclusiveness.

In Shaughnessy, there are many educational centers, including the Shaughnessy Elementary School, York House School, Vancouver College and the Little Flower Academy. The Prince of Wales School, west of Granville Street and the Eric Hamber School, east of Granville Street provide teenagers of Shaughnessy secondary education.