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DISCOVER THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
Over 10 years in the making, the large-scale project is now becoming reality
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hese are exciting times for James Robertson as he watches the massive University District mixed-use development rise from the ground in northwest Calgary. As president and chief executive officer of West Campus Development Trust, which is spearheading the impressive project, Robertson proudly points to some recent accomplishments as a clear indication that this proposal is now well on its way and not just a grandiose plan. A roadway off of Shaganappi Trail N.W., leading directly to the site, opened at
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The new University District will become a 200-acre community of mixed residential, commercial and public spaces.
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he topic of immigration has been large in the news. For Alberta, immigration has contributed to Calgary and Edmonton becoming the fastest growing cities in the nation. According to 2016 census data released by Statistics Canada, Calgary remains Canada’s fastest-growing city, despite current economic conditions.
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LOVELY OPEN CONCEPT RANCH STYLE BUNGALOW ON 26.5 ACRES This huge beautiful house with walkout basement was extensively upgraded in the past two years. The basement was totally redone from scratch. Lovely open concept ranch style bungalow with walkout basement nestled amongst a private 26.5 acres with a great mix of pasture and trees backing onto Perenaud Wilderness Park. The bright sunny kitchen boasts granite counters, stainless steel appliances, skylights and patio doors onto a new front deck. Open plan dining and living area with fireplace provides a super relaxing time at home. Enjoy your own heated fitness studio with office and bathroom facilities next to a huge workshop. Another huge heated workshop and smaller workshop for the lawnmower equipment fulfill all the space you need. New rear deck and professionally done enlarged septic tank and field system (two years old) to accommodate the bathrooms.
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Robertson. ‘‘We’re building a community here. It’s a large community at the end of the day. These things don’t occur overnight and take a lot of input from a lot of people. All very valuable input, added Robertson. As we move through these moments, we cross over the next hurdle, or make the next milestone, it’s very exciting for us. And that’s why we’re pretty excited about this Discovery Centre because we’re now moving from a vision to what is going to be here, to people can now buy in this community and live here. That’s a very exciting transition for us.”
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the beginning of December, providing easier access. A Discovery Centre opens March 11, which will include a 3,000-square-foot information area about the project as well as two areas that are 1,000-square-feet to serve as sales centres and show suites for builders Truman and Brookfield Residential. The idea for this project has been around for more than 10 years. ‘‘The Trust actually got moving on this project about halfway through 2012. We’ve been going at it hard, moving forward with everything from design and visioning and approvals, and now into tendering and construction,’’ said
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