Cooper’s Crossing

Looking for your ‘forever’ home? YOU’LL FIND IT IN COOPER’S CROSSING

STORY BY JOSIE RANDALL

Over the next few years, the final chapter of Cooper’s Crossing, nestled into the southwest corner of Airdrie, will come to a close.

The master-planned community by WestMark Holdings Ltd. is expected to be fully complete in five years.

“We broke ground in Cooper’s Crossing in 1999. From the beginning, this community was created with the idea of being a complete community where families could truly live, work and play,” says Paul Gerla, who founded Cooper’s with his father and brother.

“We may be finishing our work here, but people can begin their lives living in a premier community in Airdrie where they can be active, connected and close to life’s important amenities.”

Over the past 20 years, Coope’rs has worked with Harder Homes, McKee Homes, NuVista Homes - among others - to build out the 320-acre community.

“Imagine growing within the community as your family grows,” says Gerla. “Cooper’s Crossing can be a ‘forever home’, if you will. We have the perfect home for virtually every stage of life and family size.”

The Reynolds Collection features affordable single-family homes with front or rear drives, as well as attached garages. The Move-Up Collection includes homes on lots up to 44 feet wide backing onto greenspace or schools.

Grand, million-dollar estate homes are also available in the community.

Vesta Properties is currently planning a community of multi-family homes within Cooper’s Crossing. It will feature bungalow villas and luxury apartments just steps from the Cooper’s Town Promenade shopping centre.

Living in Cooper’s Crossing means becoming part of an established neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

A fully-networked pathway system connects every corner of Cooper’s Crossing. The 6.5 kilometre network weaves through an abundance of lush green parks, bridges, scenic ponds and active playgrounds.

Cooper’s Town Promenade allows easy access to groceries, shops, dining and even an open-air stage.

An active Residents’ Association coordinates several events like live music, the Cooper’s Garage Sale, Movie Night in the Park as well as Christmas home decorating contests.

There are also six neighbouring schools in Cooper’s Crossing, meaning most children living in the community can walk to school for all grades, whether they’re in the public or separate school system.

“Watching the neighbourhood children grow up, the community pride and celebrations, shopping within our neighbourhood, gives us the feeling Cooper’s is our own small town,” say Helen and Greg Shields who have lived in Coopers for 15 years.

“We’ve lived in many communities but now, we simply can’t imagine living anywhere else.” life