a pioneer of media theory was born in Edmonton and spent his formative years living with his family in the Highlands neighbourhood. He would recall memories of the first home in which he lived and the expanse of the adjacent river valley, and his early explorations of visual perspective as a fundamental artistic and communicational principle. Computer scientist (and early Google investor) David Cheriton grew up in the area and attended public schools. There is a children's garden and memorial stone, dedicated to Trooper Michael Yuki Hayakaza, a Highlands community member who was killed during a military tour of duty in Afghanistan. The memorial stone is located at the foot of the children's play park. Surrounding neighbourhoods See also Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues References External links Highlands Community League Highlabds Lawn Bowling Club Highlands Historical Society Mount Royal Elementary School and memories of Highlands Highlands School Highlands Junior High School Flickr Neighbourhoods in Edmonton