Starling is a neighbourhood in northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that was established in 2010 through the adoption of the Big Lake Neighbourhood Two Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).[6]

Starling
Neighbourhood
Starling is located in Edmonton
Starling
Starling
Location of Starling in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53°35′28″N 113°39′29″W / 53.591°N 113.658°W / 53.591; -113.658
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityEdmonton
Quadrant[1]NW
Ward[1]Nakota Isga
Sector[2]Northwest
Area[3][4]Big Lake
Government
 • Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
 • CouncillorAndrew Knack
Elevation
673 m (2,208 ft)

It is located within the Big Lake area and was originally considered Neighbourhood 2 within the Big Lake Area Structure Plan (ASP).[7] It was officially named Starling on October 27, 2010.[8]

Starling is bounded on the west by 199 Street, north by 137 Avenue, east by Ray Gibbon Drive, southeast by Anthony Henday Drive (Highway 216), and south by Yellowhead Trail (Highway 16).[6][7] Big Lake is located a short distance to the northwest of the neighbourhood, while the City of St. Albert is located across 137 Avenue to the north. Starling is home to many types of birds and waterfowl due to its close proximity to Big Lake and the Louis Hole provincial park.[7]

Demographics

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In the City of Edmonton's 2014 municipal census, Starling had a population of 179 living in 73 dwellings.[9]

Surrounding neighbourhoods

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References

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  1. ^ a b "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 3, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  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. ^ "The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 15100" (PDF). City of Edmonton. 2010-05-26. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 2, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Big Lake Neighbourhood Two Neighbourhood Structure Plan (Office Consolidation)" (PDF). City of Edmonton. October 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
  7. ^ a b c "Big Lake Area Structure Plan (Office Consolidation)" (PDF). City of Edmonton. September 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-09-26. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
  8. ^ Naming Committee Minutes. City of Edmonton, Naming Committee. 2010-10-27.
  9. ^ "2014 Municipal Census: Summary of All Questions – Starling" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Retrieved October 8, 2015.