Allard, Edmonton Explained

Official Name:Allard
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:Canada Edmonton
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Allard in Edmonton
Coordinates:53.4°N -113.527°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Type3:Quadrant[1]
Subdivision Type4:Ward
Subdivision Type5:Sector[2]
Subdivision Type6:Area[3]
Subdivision Name2:Edmonton
Subdivision Name3:SW
Subdivision Name4:Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Subdivision Name5:Southwest
Subdivision Name6:Heritage Valley
Government Footnotes:[4]
Leader Title:Administrative body
Leader Name:Edmonton City Council
Leader Title1:Councillor
Area Total Km2:1.62
Elevation M:697
Population Total:6847
Population As Of:2019
Population Footnotes:[5]
Population Density Km2:4226.5
Population Blank1 Title:Change 
Population Blank1:118.5%
Population Blank2 Title:Dwellings
Population Blank2:2693

Allard is a neighbourhood in southwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that was established in 2007 through the adoption of the Allard Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (NASP).[6]

It is located within Heritage Valley and was originally considered Neighbourhood 8 within the Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief (SCDB).[7] This neighbourhood is named after the Doctor Charles Alexander Allard, an Edmonton-based surgeon, broadcaster, entrepreneur, innovator, industrialist, philanthropist, and visionary.

Allard is bounded on the west by the future extension of James Mowatt Trail SW, north by the future 25 Avenue SW, east by the Blackmud Creek and south by the city limits (41 Avenue SW).[6] [7]

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2019 municipal census, Allard had a population of 6,847 living in 2,693 dwellings, a 118.5% change from its 2016 population of 3,133.[8] With a land area of 0.87 km2 (0.34 sq mi), it had a population density of 4,226.5 people/km2 in 2019.[9]

Homeowners Association and Community League

The Allard Homeowners Association manages community features and amenities to enhance long-term sustainability and resident enjoyment.[10] All property owners must pay yearly fees to the AHOA.

The Allard Community League was founded in late 2023 and is part of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.[11] The League meets in Dr Lila Fahlman School.

Public Schools

Dr Lila Fahlman K-9 school is the only school in Allard, and is operated by Edmonton Public Schools.[12]

Surrounding neighbourhoods

To the West of Allard is the neighbourhood of Desrochers, to the North East is Cavanagh and to the North is Callaghan.[13] South of Allard is newly annexed lands from the County of Leduc.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: City of Edmonton Voting Subdivisions . City of Edmonton . September 22, 2017.
  2. Web site: Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011 . City of Edmonton . February 13, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130904040707/http://www.edmonton.ca/business_economy/documents/PDF/Developing_and_Planned_Neighbourhoods_2011_-_Final_Report.pdf . September 4, 2013 .
  3. Web site: City of Edmonton Plans in Effect . City of Edmonton . November 2011 . February 13, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131017194152/http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/Plans_in_Effect_Map.pdf . October 17, 2013 .
  4. Web site: City Councillors . City of Edmonton . February 13, 2013.
  5. Web site: 2019 Municipal Census . City of Edmonton . July 6, 2024.
  6. Web site: Allard Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (Office Consolidation) . City of Edmonton . July 2008 . 2010-05-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110616141940/http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/Allard_NASP_Consolidation.pdf . 2011-06-16 .
  7. Web site: Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief (Office Consolidation) . City of Edmonton . January 2009 . May 17, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110616142143/http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/Heritage_Valley_SCDB_Consolidation.pdf . June 16, 2011 .
  8. Web site: 2016 Municipal Census Results - Allard. April 1, 2016. Edmonton.ca. 2017-04-24.
  9. Web site: 2019 Edmonton Municipal Census . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230204085634/https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/city.of.edmonton/viz/2019EdmontonMunicipalCensus/2019EdmontonMunicipalCensusNeighbourhood . Feb 4, 2023 . July 6, 2024 . City of Edmonton.
  10. Web site: FAQs — Allard Homeowners Association . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003145655/https://allardhoa.com/frequently-asked-questions/ . Oct 3, 2023 . July 6, 2024.
  11. Web site: Gallant . Colin . November 16, 2023 . Allard forms community league, Blatchford wishes it could . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240118225633/https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/11/16/allard-forms-community-league-blatchford-wishes-it-could . Jan 18, 2024 . July 6, 2024.
  12. Web site: Dr. Lila Fahlman School .
  13. Web site: Allard :: City of Edmonton . 2019-07-06 . 2019-07-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190706161114/https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/neighbourhoods/allard.aspx . dead .
  14. Web site: Leduc County and Beaumont Annexation Proposal . City of Edmonton.