Allard, Edmonton

Allard
Neighbourhood
Allard Location of Allard in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53.400°N 113.527°W / 53.400; -113.527
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Edmonton
Quadrant[1]	SW
Ward[1]	Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Sector[2]	Southwest
Area[3]	Heritage Valley
Government [4]
• Administrative body	Edmonton City Council
• Councillor	Jennifer Rice
Area
• Total	1.62 km^2 (0.63 sq mi)
Elevation	697 m (2,287 ft)
Population  (2019)[5]
• Total	6,847
• Density	4,226.5/km^2 (10,947/sq mi)
• Change (2016-19)	118.5%
• Dwellings	2,693

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 km^2 (0.34 sq mi), it had a population density of 4,226.5 people/km^2 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]

References

1. "City of Edmonton Voting Subdivisions" (PDF). City of Edmonton. September 22, 2017.
2. "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
3. "City of Edmonton Plans in Effect" (PDF). City of Edmonton. November 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
4. "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
5. "2019 Municipal Census". City of Edmonton. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
6. "Allard Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (Office Consolidation)" (PDF). City of Edmonton. July 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
7. "Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief (Office Consolidation)" (PDF). City of Edmonton. January 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
8. "2016 Municipal Census Results - Allard" (PDF). Edmonton.ca. April 1, 2016. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
9. "2019 Edmonton Municipal Census". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on Feb 4, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
10. "FAQs — Allard Homeowners Association". Archived from the original on Oct 3, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
11. Gallant, Colin (November 16, 2023). "Allard forms community league, Blatchford wishes it could". Archived from the original on Jan 18, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
12. "Dr. Lila Fahlman School".
13. "Allard :: City of Edmonton". Archived from the original on 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
14. "Leduc County and Beaumont Annexation Proposal" (PDF). City of Edmonton.