Condo Living September - 2016 by Source Media Group

CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2016 | VOLUME 12 ISSUE 201

12 FOCUS ON 12 | Cool in school Get the kiddies ready with cool accessories for school CONDO PROFILES 19 | Radiant beauty Radius radiates confidence and style in popular inner-city community 24 | Opportunity of a lifetime My Legacy Park continues Brad Remington Homes’ impressive run 30 | Affordability comes to Altadore Ashford offers affordable townhomes in million-dollar community 34 | Community building FRAM + Slokker is key player in development of East Village 38 | Making the grade Park Point residents appreciate quality design and construction 43 | Luxury at a bargain Stonecroft in Auburn Bay releases new prices for luxurious lake lifestyle condos COMMUNITY PROFILE 50 | Artistic legacy A creative, family-oriented lifestyle is paramount in Legacy

COVER FEATURE 14 | Live Vivace! Vivace at West 85th brings the urban to suburban living CO N D O L I V I N G SEPT EM B ER 2016

CONTENTS 71 LIFESTYLE 54 | Swinging 17th Avenue Finding the upside along Uptown 17th Avenue S.W. A DAY IN… OKOTOKS 59 | Rock town Okotoks may be known for the Big Rock, but there’s more to it than that NEWS 65 | Todd Talbot hearts Calgary And the Love It or List It Vancouver host loves appearing at the Calgary Home + Design Show

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It’s been a soggy month in Calgary, and experts say it’s the city’s wettest July in 90 years. I did wish for some rain a couple of months back when my lawn really needed it, but July (and even the beginning of August) was a little more soggy than I wanted. It felt like I was back home in a Philippine monsoon for a bit. Except we never had hail there. Was this wild weather payback for the mild winter we enjoyed? I don’t know. What I do know is not all the hail in the world will dampen enthusiasm for the coming Calgary Home + Design Show. Even after all these years of going to the Calgary Home + Design Show (this year will be my eighth, but who’s counting), I still find new stuff here to be excited about. Their headliners, for example, are always top notch, and this year isn’t any different, starting with Todd Talbot. The Love It Or List It Vancouver star talked with Jim Zang on how he loves to interact with attendees to these expos and how he loves coming back to Calgary. And if you find yourselves down at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park from September 22 to 25, keep an eye out for me, think of it as a Pokemon Go hunt, except there’s only one of me to catch. We also have some fun discussions this issue on back-toschool stories (fun for parents, not so much for the kids). David Crosson gives us his views on creating a workplace for students in the home — putting the home in homework, as it were. While Kathy McCormick gives us the details on which smart device works best for school life and home life. No matter the weather or the time of year, it’s always great to be able to check out the condos available out there. From an investment point of view or from a need to get into new digs, Condo Living is always the best source for information on the newest multi-family developments out there. This issue, we start with our cover feature on StreetSide Developments’ Vivace at West 85th which brings an urban design to suburban condo living. The amenity-rich neighbourhood is certainly full of entertainment, shopping and dining opportunities. Brad Remington Homes’ My Legacy Park is another suburban development that continues to make waves, hitting a high note on sales with the release of their fourth and final building. And Stonecroft in Auburn Bay is also getting down to the final few opportunities to live in a comfortable and NEXT MONTH: affordable lake lifestyle. Lighting style Inner-city condo offerings are also very much in demand. Take for example FRAM + Slokker’s developments in East Village where they are moving quickly with Verve, the second of five buildings they will be completing here. Bucci Developments’ Radius in Bridgeland is also doing well with their centrally located project. Park Point by Qualex Landmark takes advantage of the beautiful park setting to lure in a diverse range of buyers. While Brookfield’s Ashford brings a new affordability in the much-sought community of Altadore. These are just a small sample of what’s available in the city, and if you check out the Legacy community feature, I’m sure you’ll find more of them there. The wet summer’s just about over, here’s to a pleasant fall.

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Cool in Get the kiddies ready with cool accessories for school BY AALIYA ESSA

START THE NEW school year off right with a backpack or lunch tote, two items crucial to establishing the student’s cool factor with their peers. Find a backpack that matches your kid’s personality, that’s both stylish and functional. The right lunch box can make your child a hit in the cafeteria, and encourages parents to prepare a nutritious meal for the kids. CL

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5 [ 1 ] Little Mermaid Backpack, $18 at Disney Store. [ 2 ] Little Mermaid Lunch Tote, $13 at Disney Store. [ 3 ] Nell Lunch Bag and Bento Set, $29.99 at Stokes. [ 4 ] Amazing Spidey Backpack, $18 at Disney Store. [ 5 ] Amazing Spidey Lunch Tote, $13 at Disney Store. [ 6 ] Adidas Adiquick Lunch Box, $19.99 at Bentley. [ 7 ] Adidas Adiquick Backpack, $49.99 at Bentley. [ 8 ] Lunch box Peanu-BO, $14.95 at Hallmark. [ 9 ] Jansport Superbreak Prints, $35.99 at Bentley. [ 10 ] Backus, $49.99 at Spring. CO N D O L I V I N G SEPT EM B ER 2016

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Vivace! Vivace at West 85th brings the urban to suburban living

ith a name as exotic-sounding as Vivace, people can’t help but picture an extraordinary lifestyle where every whim of ease and comfort is readily at hand. And Vivace at West 85th — with its brilliantly conceived, amenity-rich location — does not disappoint. Vivace (pronounced: vi-VA-che) is Italian for “lively” and “vivid,” both of which perfectly describe the captivating design of this multi-family project that’s already begun construction in the West Springs neighbourhood in the southwest. Vivace at West 85th will have a total of 135 one- and twobedroom apartment-style condos and luxury townhomes, and the first phase of 58 homes is already 50 per cent sold. “We are thrilled to have reached the 50 per cent milestone so relatively quickly,” says area manager Donna McQueen. With construction well underway, buyers easily can see what this joint development between StreetSide Developments and Bri-Mor Developments really has to offer. Vivace at West 85th is just one aspect of the entire West 85th Street development, a 10-acre parcel of land that contains retail, residential, medical, and office components, and even a municipal reserve park. “West 85th brings all of life’s essentials together to create one of the most unique and sought after lifestyle choices that Calgary has to offer,” says Aleem Dhanani, managing director at the family-run Bri-Mor. Located in the heart of West Springs on 85th Street, West

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85th offers an unmatched level of amenities and services, and provides sheer convenience. West 85th offers boutique shopping and is a foodie destination for surrounding communities. With popular venues such as the Vin Room tapas bar, Ohh La La Patisserie, Waves coffeehouse, the Blue Door Oil and Vinegar Shop, Towa Sushi and various other exclusive specialty stores and services, West 85th has it all. Vivace at West 85th is designed to match the energetic and vibrant character of the whole development. Imagine living in a home where all these life-affirming amenities are just outside your door. That’s exactly what Vivace at West 85th has to offer: bringing the urban to suburban living.

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IMAGINE LIVING IN A HOME WHERE ALL THESE LIFE-AFFIRMING AMENITIES ARE JUST OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR. THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT VIVACE AT WEST 85TH HAS TO OFFER… CO N D O L I V I N G SEPT EM B ER 2016

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FAST FACTS Community: West Springs Project:

Vivace at West 85th

Builder:

StreetSide Developments

Developer: Bri-Mor Developments Style:

Luxury apartment-style condos, 2 level condos and luxury townhomes

Size:

Condos from 654 sq. ft, and townhomes from 1,465 sq. ft.

Price:

From $280,000s plus GST

Address:

2118, 8561 8A Avenue S.W.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., Closed Friday Sat, Sun & holidays 12 to 5 p.m.

Directions: West on Bow Tr. right on 85th St. and follow the signs Website:

www.livevivace.ca

“Our homeowners are a blend of young professionals and empty nesters who like the convenience of a walkable community with an abundance of amenities, along with close proximity to downtown and the mountains,” McQueen says. “Vivace at West 85th has it all.” It’s unparalleled location isn’t its only strength, as Vivace at West 85th also boasts an upscale level of design and finish for all its suites. “Vivace features a superior level of finishings which perfectly compliment each floorplan’s modern flair,” says McQueen. “Residents will find our stylish colour palettes inclusive of timeless quartz countertops throughout, chic tile and flooring details, top of the line appliances, oversized kitchens with an abundance of storage (including a walk-in pantry), along with so much more.” Vivace offers some of the most sleekly functional floor plans, designed to maximize every inch of space, says Richard Daley, StreetSide vice president for multi-family development. “Even our one-bedroom units have standard features that include a walk-in pantry, a sizable central island with a connecting dinner table and full-height kitchen cabinetry,” he adds. It’s easy to see why Vivace is so popular and how the synergy between StreetSide and Bri-Mor are part of its success. The partnership brings together over 80 years of experience in creating communities and those amenities that celebrate choice and purposeful living — Live. Work. Play. “It is a true lifestyle choice we are able to bring Calgary’s market through the partnership of Bri-Mor and StreetSide,” Dhanani says. “It’s a key partnership between two companies that share a passion for providing the best homes in the

VIVACE OFFERS SOME OF THE MOST SLEEKLY FUNCTIONAL FLOOR PLANS, DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE EVERY INCH OF SPACE.

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most accessible and amenity-rich locations, in this case, Bri-Mor has already provided us with a well-established community location loaded with restaurants, services and boutique shops,” agrees Daley. Vivace offers a variety of floorplans ranging from the executive three- storey townhomes to single-level and two- storey luxury condominiums. Vivace’s pricing for one-bedroom suites start from the $280,000s and two level condos and townhomes from the $480,000s (plus GST). n

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RADIANT BEAUTY Radius radiates confidence and style in popular inner-city community BY JENIFER SEAMONE

adius Bridgeland, a stunning new seven story condominium development by Bucci Developments, is well rounded with practical and inspired livable amenities to provide residents with a vibrant inner city living experience. Currently under construction, the 201 homes in this impeccably executed ‘L’ shaped multi-family development offers well designed plans and options as diverse as the eclectic community that surrounds it. “We are very confident in Bridgeland, it has so much to offer,” explains Sales and Marketing Manager Chelsey Marshall. “It’s our fourth project here and despite a less than perfect economy we have sold 35 per cent of the homes and have started construction.” Completion is expected by late 2018 to early 2019. A choice of homes featuring modern finishes and warm wood touches ranging in size from one bedroom to penthouse suites has attracted young professionals, couples and right-sizers to Radius. “Our smaller two-bedroom, two-full bathroom suite has proven to be very popular with couples who want the flexibility of a second bedroom, even if it is not a full-time bedroom; most will use it as an office and/or guest room, but they love that it could work if their situation changes and they need a roommate, or maybe even a nursery!” says Marshall.

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A PET FRIENDLY BUILDING, RADIUS ALLOWS UP TO TWO PETS WITH NO SIZE RESTRICTIONS. CLEANLINESS AND FURRINESS GO HAND IN HAND AT RADIUS. Reflective of the community of Bridgeland with its modest original homes and tree lined streets juxtaposed with new and exciting living spaces and architecture, the lower levels of Radius feature traditional brick to honour the Italian heritage of the area, transitioning to a modern edifice of glass and luminescent texture as it rises. Concrete and steel construction provides a fully heated underground parkade with a space for every home, two for larger homes. Each home features an abundance of glass and an outdoor living area. Radius is practical and practically incomparable in every way. Private and community space live together in Radius. Four shared fitness areas over four floors feature spin, yoga, cardio and weights. The large rooftop terrace includes urban community gardens, seating area with a double sided fireplace and spacious outdoor barbeque center. Storage is not a concern. Retrieve your bike from bike storage, or sports equipment from your storage locker and head to the bike/ski and snowboard service room to get your gear in gear. Feel posh with a concierge or make a splash with the underground car wash bay and underground dog wash. A pet friendly building, Radius allows up to two pets with no size restrictions. Cleanliness and furriness go hand in hand at Radius. “Radius is amenity rich with practical extensions of your living space,” explains Marshall. “We have carefully chosen impactful additions so residents can enjoy an inner city lifestyle without compromise.” A stunning one-bedroom show suite is available for viewing within the Radius Presentation Center at 102 – 4th Street N.E., just a few block from development site along 9th Street N.E. and Centre Avenue in the master-planned Bridges community. As soon as you enter, images of the sweeping views of the downtown skyline catch the eye; almost all of the homes will have a pleasant view, explains Marshall.

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An open concept plan begins with a chef’s kitchen featuring high-end stainless steel appliances, including a full-sized gas cooktop. Smooth wood cabinetry compliments the modern edges of white tile and marbled quartz counters. Cook a delicious feast as your guests sit along the three person eating bar, then move to the dining area to enjoy the meal. Relax in the living room watching TV or move out to the large balcony to cook on your natural gas barbeque or simply enjoy the view. A bedroom fit for a king-size bed has expansive views. Bright and airy there is plenty of light for the walk through closet leading to a bathroom rarely found in a one-bedroom condo. A separate shower with frameless glass and

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tub surrounded by lightly marbled tile adds luxury and sophistication. Elegant tile floors, fixtures and quartz counters complete the tone. Extra cabinetry for storage over the large vanity and toilet area will satisfy the needs of the most demanding of bathroom users. Pass through the bathroom at the opposite side and move into the large laundry/closet space with ample storage room for all your seasonal clothes and gear; or however one want to use the space. Simple sophistication meets modern convenience and clever storage. There are many floor plans available, with something for every taste explains Marshall. To add just a little more, the structure is being built to LEED Silver equivalency, which means built green and healthy for homeowners and the earth. Solar panels on 35 per cent of the roof power the public areas, energy efficient heating and cooling units, high efficiency plumbing fixtures and lighting, and much more. Come full circle with Radius and enjoy the incomparable life of inner city Bridgeland while surrounded by sophistication and modern amenities. “It’s an inspired project in an exciting neighbourhood; an opportunity to build the community and life you want,” says Marshall. CL

FA S T FAC TS COMMUNITY: Bridgeland PROJECT: Radius Bridgeland DEVELOPER: Bucci Developments SIZE: Seven storey, 201 units HOME RANGE: 1 bedroom: 618 – 775 sq. ft. Jr. 2 bedroom: 690 – 934 sq. ft. 2 bedroom & Den: 1,024 – 1,321 sq. ft. Penthouse: 1,021 – 1,376 sq. ft. PRICES: $325,000-$810,000 PRESENTATION CENTRE: 102 4th St N.E. HOURS: Mon. to Thurs. noon – 6 p.m., Sat. and Sun. noon – 5 p.m. DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS: Down Memorial Drive to Edmonton Trail N.E. and left on Marsh Rd N.E. WEBSITE: bucci.com/radius

SIMPLE SOPHISTICATION MEETS MODERN CONVENIENCE AND CLEVER STORAGE. THERE ARE MANY FLOOR PLANS AVAILABLE, WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERY TASTE…

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OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME My Legacy Park continues Brad Remington Homes’ impressive run BY PORTIA YIP

here’s no time like the present for homebuyers to seize the opportunity of a lifetime to own their own condo in one of south Calgary’s most popular communities. Affordable as they are timeless, the apartment-style condos at My Legacy Park, developed by Brad Remington Homes, had an incredible response right from the get-go. Bryan Logel,

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Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Brad Remington Homes, says the third of four phases was launched even earlier than expected. “We originally planned to launch the third phase in September, but instead we needed to launch it in June because we’ve been selling so fast we ran out of condos to sell,” he says. “The response to our launch day for phase three was unbelievable we had lineups and camped out the night before, and we’re enjoying our strongest spring-summer market ever.” The first and second buildings are all but sold out with construction

Interior photos are of Copperfield Park III show suites

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“It’s incredible that you can have something of this quality and magnitude when you consider the prices.” well underway. For the third building, sales are already over 50 per cent and homebuyers can expect a move-in date for the spring of 2017. With a total of 310 homes, My Legacy Park is a four-phase development located in the award-winning community of Legacy at 210 Avenue S.E., right off of Macleod Trail. “We’ve created this opportunity for people to own a place of their own today, right now, so they can start creating equity for themselves and their families in the future,” says Logel. “This is an opportunity to take advantage of the lowest prices I’ve seen in a decade or more.” There are eight diverse models (Model A to H) to choose from at My Legacy Park, each designed to suit a variety of lifestyles and budgets. “Each floorplan has been thought-

fully designed and after each phase we review and improve based on customer feedback to meet the changing needs wants and desires of buyers.” The popular G plan in the phase one and two, which won a SAM award for best floorplan this past year, has been revised and refreshed into the G2 — an ultimate flex plan. It can be a one-bedroom plus flex or a two-bedroom if you need it. Starting at $177,900 at 647 square-feet in size, the G2 accommodates such a wide array of our demographic, there’s just so many ways it can fit a variety of lifestyles. “It’s incredible that you can have something of this quality and magnitude when you consider the prices,” says Logel. “The specifications are even stronger with nine-feet high ceilings, stainless steel appliances — and your choice of quartz or granite countertops — premium made-in-Alberta cabinetry available as a two-tone option, soft-touch close doors and drawers, and underground titled parking and storage space for every home.” Following the success of Copperfield Park, My Legacy Park is another example of Brad Remington Homes’ reputation for delivering high quality homes in every aspect, both inside and out. The exteriors are as classic as they are

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Interior photos are of Copperfield Park III show suites

FA S T FAC TS COMMUNITY: Legacy PROJECT: My Legacy Park DEVELOPER: Brad Remington Homes STYLE: Apartment-style condos SIZE: 465 to 989 sq. ft. PRICE: From the low $100,000s SALES CENTRE: 215 Legacy Blvd S.E. at the corner of Legacy Blvd and Legacy Main Street HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.mylegacypark.com

durable with a detailed combination of brick and James Hardie premium siding. Blending seamlessly into the surrounding natural environment, living in the master plan community of Legacy itself has plenty more to offer. From the stonework and castle-like features at the entranceways, to the scenic ponds and pathways, plus 300 acres of an environmentally-protected reserve, Legacy is truly a self-sustaining community and a place to call home at any stage in life. The ease of stepping outside and living a little easier, a little quieter is there along with state-of-the-art playgrounds, a community garden, and stunning water fountains. “There are a lot of features to the community and there’s an amazing feel when you first arrive,” describes Logel. “Those who are purchasing are young, upwardly-mobile professionals, as well as downsizers, who all fall in love with the idea of Legacy and all it offers — it has an estate-like feel and it’s a community where they can see themselves living in now and in the future.’ A new high school in Legacy is planning to open in the fall of 2018, along with three future schools sites to accommodate future growth. Nearby amenities are minutes away including the Shawnessy Shopping Centre and Somerset LRT station, the Seton shopping

area, and the South Calgary Health Campus. Residents can also look forward to a future shopping district right at the entrance to Legacy. Logel says the mall will be about the size of Crowfoot Village with over 800,000 square-feet of retail shops, restaurants, entertainment, and office spaces. “It’s quite an undertaking but the goal is to make it a south entrance flagship mall,” he says. “So for anyone coming into Calgary from the south, the mall will be their number one destination.” Location is a huge selling point for homebuyers as the commute from Legacy to downtown Calgary takes half an hour via MacLeod Trail. Adding to the convenience, it’s easy to travel to other parts of the city via Deerfoot Trail, Stoney Trail, and the Ring Road going west in the future. So what’s the secret behind the success of My Legacy Park? Logel says it’s because they’re doing all the right things. “We’ve got an unbelievable product at incredible prices, with a location that has it all. My Legacy Park is truly an opportunity of a lifetime.” CL

Location is a huge selling point for homebuyers as the commute from Legacy to downtown Calgary takes half an hour via MacLeod Trail.

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AFFORDABILITY COMES TO ALTADORE

Ashford offers affordable townhomes in million-dollar community

BY LINSDAY HOLDEN

ne of Calgary’s top inner city communities just got a triple-dose of appeal with the Ashford by Brookfield Residential, which combines fashion, location, and size for one of the best values in Altadore. The townhome community launched sales in August 2016, and offers three-level, three-bedroom plans with attached garages and plans starting at 1,600 square-feet and larger where neighbouring million-dollar duplex and single-family infill homes serve to elevate property values.

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Units at the Ashford start at $579,000, with most properties in the 18-unit complex at about $650,000 — an incredible value for the community where real estate investments appreciate above the average due to a location minutes to downtown. “Often homebuyers looking at Altadore are priced out of the neighbourhood — and the Ashford offers a rare opportunity to be a part of a top community,” says Ryan Moon, director of business development at Brookfield Residential. “Plenty of square footage at an affordable price point — that’s the unique offering, for a very special location. It is a very aspirational community where neighbouring homes are in the $1 million range.” Each Ashford townhome layout provides a scaled-down version of features you’d find in larger infills in this inner-city location. Plus, the site is steps away from Sandy Beach, one of Calgary’s best inner city natural areas and parks, as well as its popular off-leash area with downtown views atop the treed bluffs over the Elbow River valley.

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In fact, the ability to escape to vast natural areas around the Elbow River is another reason Altadore is considered Calgary’s top community. Nearby there are popular cycling paths while Glenmore Athletic Park is two blocks away. Four-legged companions will find they’ll easily get their owners on the move when the dog park is just blocks away. “It is obviously a dog lovers community when you consider the access to these parks,” said Moon. Private outdoor living areas are also part of the charm, where in the same price point homebuyers will usually find little more than a balcony, or a shared patio. At the Ashford, a detached single garage serves to enclose the roomy and private yard, suitable for outdoor entertaining or a safe spot for a pet break. The cluster of townhomes will add new architecture to the streetscape.

“THERE IS ZERO COMPROMISE IN THE DETAILS, AND FULLY UPGRADED SPECIFICATIONS ALREADY INCLUDED.”

“Every townhome has a front door with a street presence. All have natural light at the front at the home — which at this price point is rare,” said Moon. In fact, the site was chosen for its details which meet Brookfield’s purpose to create places for residents to feel connected to their neighbourhood and thrive with a sense of belonging. Altadore is part of the Marda Loop Community Association, and home to a vibrant group of Calgarians.

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At the Ashford, homeowners will also be steps away from their favorite barista at one of Altadore’s quaint coffee houses such as Monogram, yet far away and buffered from the noise of main roads. Plus, the secluded street features mature trees and a quiet residential backdrop. Commuters will be only minutes to downtown or heading west via Crowchild Trail about a minute away. Constructed under the Albi Luxury brand within the Brookfield portfolio of companies, buyers can expect fashionable luxury, said Moon. “There is zero compromise in the details, and fully upgraded specifications already included,” he said. Thoughtful interior finishing is meant to lift homeowners above the daily grind. Optional finished

FA S T FAC TS PROJECT: The Ashford BUILDER: Brookfield Residential STYLE: 18 townhome units, three bedrooms, three storeys with singledetached garages. SIZE: Starting at 1,600 sq. ft. PRICE: From $579,000 ADDRESS: Presentation Centre is at 3620 16 St. S.W., while the townhomes site is 16 St. and 48 Ave. S.W. PRESENTATION CENTRE: Monday-Thursday from 12 – 6 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.brookfieldresidential/calgary/the-ashford

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basements serve to add extra square footage as well. The project is appealing to an up-and-coming group of Calgarians — career-focussed with a work-hard, play-hard lifestyle. They are looking for an urban lifestyle and proximity to work. They are couples or smaller families who have an appetite for the best of everything. Meanwhile, those whose children have grown are taking a closer look at the chance to downsize, said Moon. They and already live in the community and want familiar territory for the long term, but don’t require as much square footage. CL

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irst there was FIRST, then came Verve, and in the horizon is Vibe. FRAM + Slokker certainly continues to play a major role in the development of Calgary’s East Village, as they continue to contribute to the residential backbone in what is destined to be the city’s premiere downtown community. FRAM + Slokker’s involvement has been crucial in the transformation of what was once an unsightly, underdeveloped brown field site, and turn it into a modern urban community that promises to be a cultural, social and entertainment hub. Not to mention, a residential haven for young singles, couples, seniors and downsizers wanting to enjoy the sizzle of a downtown lifestyle. And in this, FRAM + Slokker had been vital in providing the much needed sleek, contemporary high-rise condos that brought in new life to this riverside community. They are one of several developers that have condominium projects in East Village, but FRAM + Slokker — which has successfully partnered on real estate projects throughout North America for over 25 years — was one of the first. “We will have a total of five buildings right here in East Village, and we are making this commitment because of a few things: one, we know how perfect East Village’s location is so close to the downtown and yet a world on its own; next, we believe in the

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Even with the current economy prevailing in Calgary, FRAM + Slokker is still willing to bet on East Village and is planning to launch their third condominium development here — Vibe.

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FRAM + SLOKKER IS KEY PLAYER IN DEVELOPMENT OF EAST VILLAGE BY PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

vision for East Village; and lastly, how incredibly fortunate we were to be involved in the revitalization of this historic neighbourhood,” says Fred Serrafero, Vice President, Development & Construction, FRAM Building Group. Their aptly named FIRST condominiums were one of the first to sell and start construction back in 2012. Residents have since moved in last year and they are among the first to enjoy the already existing amenities in East Village like the enchanting RiverWalk pathway and St. Patrick’s Island Park, and the newly opened Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Not to mention the popular eateries in the historic Simmons Building just next door: Charbar, Phil & Sebastian’s coffee roasters, and the popular Sidewalk Citizen Bakery. Verve, their second high rise, has started construction and is already more than 80 per cent sold and will have residents moving in late 2018. “There are only 50 suites left, but many of our popular models — including studios — are available,” says Deb Pedersen, director of sales, FRAM Building Group Calgary. Now, even with the current economy prevailing in Calgary, FRAM + Slokker is still willing to bet on East Village and is planning to launch their third condominium development here — Vibe. Vibe will be a little different from the first two developments, Pedersen says. For one thing, it will be a mid-rise building instead of the highrise towers that the first two were. “Vibe will have smaller suites compared to FIRST and Verve, but like the first two, these will still be the best and most affordable downtown living condominiums in the city,” she adds. Vibe is an intimate boutique-style building. Contemporary in design with a collection of affordable suites boasting efficient and modern interiors with large balconies and terraces.

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Exact sizes of suites and prices for Vibe have yet to be determined and Pedersen encourages interested parties to visit the FRAM + Slokker sales centre at the EV Experience Centre in East Village to get updates, or go to www.thenewcalgary.com to register. Verve and Vibe are part of the four buildings FRAM + Slokker is constructing on East Village’s Q Block (another, FIRST, is a block away to the north nearer the river). Buildings on the Q Block will all enjoy a prime location in the heart of the Riff walkway — a unique, European-inspired pedestrian-friendly street that runs diagonally across East Village’s square street grid at a 45-degree angle. A local upscale coffeehouse and boutique wine and spirits purveyor will add to the retail experience along the Riff. All of FRAM+ Slokker’s developments in East Village are part of the building blocks of what makes this historic stretch of land near the downtown and bordered by the Bow River such a compelling modern community. More amenities are already coming to the neighbourhood — including the upscale Loblaws City Market grocery, the new Central Library, a new hotel and even more boutique shopping and dining opportunities. Notably, most of these are opening in 2018 when Verve will be ready to welcome their first residents as well.

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FRAM+ Slokker’s developments in East Village are part of the building blocks of what makes this historic stretch of land near the downtown and bordered by the Bow River such a compelling modern community. Pedersen says there is already a palpable energy in the neighbourhood. “East Village is becoming a thriving hot spot of activity — joggers, bikers and weekend promenaders. It’s also turning out to be a really pet-friendly neighbourhood, and you get to meet a lot of your neighbours taking their dogs for a walk along the RiverWalk pathway,” Pedersen says. Being pet-friendly developments, Pedersen says, is just one facet to what FRAM + Slokker developments are adding to the lifestyle quotient of East Village. “What we provide is a modern, comfortable and affordable residential environment that fits the lifestyle of East Village, and add to its reputation as a world-class neighbourhood,” she says. CL

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hen it comes to building high-rise condos, or any new home for that matter, there’s simply no substitute for quality architectural design and construction. That’s the Qualex-Landmark™ advantage, and it’s on full display in their newest condominium project, PARK POINT in the heart of the highly sought after Beltline community. The 32-storey, 289-suite tower follows in the footsteps of other Qualex-Landmark™ projects surrounding Calgary’s downtown district, including Mark on 10th, Luna, Nova, Calla, and Stella. In fact, all their condos have gained a well-deserved reputation for meticulously-designed floor plans and amenities tailored to a variety of lifestyles and budgets. PARK POINT, though, literally tops them all. “Unparalleled location, great floor plans, fantastic amenities, outstanding design and breathtaking views are the top factors needed to create a superior project,” says Mohammed Esfahani, president of Qualex-Landmark™, “and PARK POINT has all of them.” Indeed, the combination of amazing location overlooking Central Memorial Park in the highly desirable Beltline community; the outstanding upscale suite design and functional floor plans; fantastic amenities; and striking building architecture, form a winning combination of differentiating factors that completely set PARK POINT apart from its rivals — and enabled it to quickly gain a strong foothold in the pre-sale residential real estate market. There’s been a broad range of homebuyers so far, including young professionals, both singles and couples, move-up buyers, downsizers, retirees, investors and even some families. “PARK POINT’s towers are designed as one complete architectural expression,” says Tony Wai, project designer with IBI Group, “meaning its location overlooking Central Memorial Park offers viewers the opportunity to admire Calgary’s most modern urban residence as a whole, without other buildings obstructing the view. This isn’t possible in denser parts of downtown. As the tallest tower in the immediate vicinity, we also knew that more than half the tower would have a panoramic view of the city and mountains beyond. These realities made it imperative that PARK POINT’s architectural facade be strikingly unique to onlookers

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PARK POINT residents appreciate quality design and construction BY AALIYA ESSA

from the surrounding area and act as a city landmark.” The tower features, in Wai’s words, “a sophisticated sculptural expression and contemporary style. Its elegant double-height lobby and distinctive canopy creates a bold, yet gracious arrival,” he says, “and strong vertical architecture is created as select floor plates grow in size as they ascend the building, inspiring a colour enhancing and stepped effect, adding to the prestige nature of the address.” It is rare to find a company that invests such extensive time and resources at all levels, from internal staff and company principals, to expert designers and consultants, to creating smartly planned and functional layouts of each home. But that’s what Qualex-Landmark™ does. The same attention to detail that went into designing the building itself went into each and every home. Suite interiors boast a unique timelessness, so that your home is never out of style. European in style and deeply practical, PARK POINT’s award winning interior is carefully designed by Scott Trepp, president of Trepp Design Inc., and has received tremendous feedback on the outstanding finishes, which is one of the strongest selling points of these homes.

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These include, for example, genuine granite slab countertops and backsplash, Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry, high-end appliance package, finishings and accessories. In many ways, the suites themselves are art pieces. “The functionality and intelligent design part of the homes is about making a smaller space work as efficiently as a larger space,” says Trepp. “This comes down to design details such as placement of drawers in kitchens, to the overall placement of appliances that really work cohesively.” Suites come in a wide variety of sizes, floor plans and price points to satisfy even the most discerning downtown condo buyer. The total home count comes in at 181 one-bedroom, 96 two-bedroom, two penthouses, two sub-penthouses and eight ground level live-work townhomes. Sizes range from 504-square-feet for one-bedroom to 854-square-feet for two bedrooms, 1,025-square-feet for townhomes and 1,340-square-feet of prime living space in the penthouses. Some buyers are even opting to purchase multiple units and combine them into larger two or even three-bedroom plans. Prices reflect the same variety, with one bedrooms priced in the $250,000s; two bedrooms in the $470,000s, townhomes from the $680,000s and penthouses starting at $1,048,000. Qualex-Landmark™ group’s condo communities have also earned a reputation for providing numerous inhouse amenities that add to the appeal of the address. And it’s not just leisure and fitness facilities — although those are certainly part of the plan — but amenities like a guest room and a podium with 9,000-square-feet of

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“By densifying the area and bringing people to live [downtown], it’s already promoting a healthier lifestyle… with less reliance on the personal automobile.” indoor/outdoor active fitness areas and social gathering spaces. These include an expansive Zen Terrace, Yoga/Pilates spaces and a fully equipped fitness facility overlooking Central Memorial Park. To complement the gym is a steam room, infrared sauna and shower facilities. There’s also indoor/outdoor social lounge spaces with a kitchen, barbeque fireplace and fire pit — all designed to complement, not compete, with the ameFA S T FAC TS nities in the surrounding neighbourhood. The majority of suites in the building have COMMUNITY: Beltline a private parking stall, but not all. These PROJECT: PARK POINT hold special appeal for new homebuyers DEVELOPER: Qualex-Landmark either seeking greater affordability or who Union Inc. don’t own a vehicle and have no need for a parking stall. One of the aims of the project STYLE: Highrise condominium, is to minimize PARK POINT’s carbon footapartment and townhome print, and with the central location in the SIZE: 1 bedroom 504 sq. ft. amenity-rich Beltline, there is less reliance 2 bedroom 854 sq. ft. on driving everywhere. “By densifying this area and bringing Townhome 1,025 sq. ft. people to live [downtown], it’s already proPenthouse 1,340 sq. ft. moting a healthier lifestyle,” says Wai, “with PRICE: 1 bedroom $250,000s less reliance on the personal automobile — 2 bedroom $470,000s encouraging more walking, public transit or cycling.” Townhome $680,000s With a Walk Score® rating of 96 per cent, Penthouse $1,048,000 residents of PARK POINT will live among ADDRESS: Sales centre at 301, 11 the nearest of any Calgarian to every urban Ave. S.W.; Project at corner of 2nd St. neighbourhood amenity imaginable right next door to one of Canada’s oldest and most and 12 Ave. S.W. beautiful urban parks. PARK POINT is mere WEBSITE: www.qualex.ca/parkpoint

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steps to local paths, bike routes, transit, Car2Go and nearby Plus15 skywalk which conveniently takes you to any destination. Not to mention all the shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities just minutes away. Construction is well underway, with the underground parkade nearing completion as the project approaches grade. Hitting grade, or ground level, in any project this size is a big deal as it marks the transition to something people can actually visualize living in. Soon the building of the actual homes will get started, and when it does it usually spurs another surge of homebuying activity. Construction completion is anticipated in summer 2018, but with more than 50 per cent of suites are sold already, with the west side proving very popular, now’s a good time to get both the floor and floor plan that you want. “Downtown living is becoming increasingly popular due to walkability and the convenience of access to amenities,” says Esfahani. “In addition to the fantastic amenities within the building, residents of PARK POINT will have every conceivable service and amenity at their fingertips, from grocery stores, fashion, cafés, gourmet dining, art galleries and parks to athletic stores, hair salons and medical services. You’ve really got it all.” CL

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Stonecroft in Auburn Bay releases new prices for luxurious lake lifestyle condos

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atience does not have to be one of your virtues to get a brand new condo in Auburn Bay. Stonecroft has reduced its prices for its Auburn Bay apartment-style condos, allowing buyers a move-in ready home at an even more affordable price. “All you have to do is move your furniture in and it is ready,” says Stonecroft director of marketing, Bob Carmichael. It’s the final push for one of Stonecroft’s most successful developments in Calgary, as two of the Stonecroft in Auburn Bay’s four buildings have sold out and only one unit remains in their third building (selling at $274,500). The fourth and final building still has a choice selection of two-bedrooms, two-bedrooms-with-den and a few three-bedroom units. Ranging from 915 to 1,008 square-feet, suites start at a new price of $279,900.

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TO SWEETEN THE POT, PURCHASERS — FOR A LIMITED TIME — ALSO RECEIVE A FREE ONE-YEAR TELUS INTERNET/CABLE PACKAGE AND A FREE 54INCH TELEVISION.

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To sweeten the pot, purchasers — for a limited time — also receive a free one-year Telus internet/cable package and a free 54-inch television. Sales at Stonecroft in Auburn Bay remained strong through the city’s economic slump, and their location in this popular lakeside community has plenty to do with it. Located directly across from the South Health Campus hospital and walking distance from the Seton shopping district, Stonecroft has been popular with hospital staff, downsizer, first-time home buyers, couples and singles, says Carmichael. “It is good for the people who work at the South Health Campus,” he explains. “They can walk across the street to get to work.” It is also the perfect place to age in place, he says. “There is a segment of retired people who want to live close to a hospital,” Carmichael says. “There is also an assisted living building next door and a continuous care building southeast of the hospital.” Auburn Bay residents have the ability to live, work and play in their community, he says, as the Auburn Bay lake and community centre offers recreation a few minutes away. “It is work, stay, play with the hospital and the rec centre,” he says. Those who do commute have easy access to all four quadrants of the city and the downtown with direct access to Deerfoot Trail and the ring road. Carmichael says buyers are also confident in what they’re getting with Stonecroft. “We’ve built a solid reputation in Calgary, with buildings in Cranston, Arbour Lake,

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Highland Park and Copperfield and outlying communities like Chestermere and Airdrie. Stonecroft has been here a long time,” he says. That expertise is well displayed in Stonecroft in Auburn Bay, which offers luxury living without the extra costs, he says. Upgraded finishes that come standard are on display in two show rooms. Each unit comes with heated floors, nine-foot ceilings, a Samsung stainless steel appliance package and quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Layouts include spacious kitchen designs, with an L-shaped kitchen with a quartz countertop island that is open to the living space. Laminate flooring in the living space, ceramic tiles in the washrooms and plush berber carpet in the bedrooms are upgraded touches that come standard at Stonecroft in Auburn Bay. In-floor heating adds to the luxury. “There is in-floor heating throughout,” he said. “That is a real bonus. You won’t find that at other places you look at.” Carmichael says there are other upgrades, like full-height

FA S T FAC TS COMMMUNITY: Auburn Bay PROJECT: Stonecroft Auburn Bay DEVELOPER: Stonecroft Group STYLE: Luxury apartment-style condos SIZE: From 915 sq. ft. PRICE: From $279,900 ADDRESS: Corner of Seton Blvd. and Auburn Bay Link S.E. HOURS: Monday to Thursday and weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.stonecroft.ab.ca glass tile backsplashes in the kitchen, custom cabinets and tile surrounds in the showers. There are extra touches that aren’t visible, he adds. “There is a double wall system,” Carmichael explains, adding concrete slab flooring and upgraded insulation mean there is little to no noise transfer in the building. Homeowners have two colour packages to choose from, a traditional colour palette and a more modern look with white tiles and clean lines. “When people go in the show suite they fall in love with it,” Carmichael says. It is a perfect time to enjoy Stonecroft. Carmichael says. There is no wait to move in, he adds. “Everything is complete,” he says. “The landscaping is complete. The touch ups are done. They are movein ready.” Stonecroft Auburn Bay is a great place to purchase a rental property for future resale, Carmichael says. “The investment potential is really, really good,” he says. The Seton district continues to grow and will add value to the area. A shopping area with a Sobeys, pubs, fast food restaurants, banks and a pharmacy is an anchor for the area. A Superstore recently opened and a Costco is slated for the area. “There is more coming,” he says. “It will almost be like a city centre.” CL

EACH UNIT COMES WITH HEATED FLOORS, NINEFOOT CEILINGS, A SAMSUNG STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCE PACKAGE AND QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS IN THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS.

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Artistic Legacy

A creative, family-oriented lifestyle is paramount in Legacy BY ANDREA COX

t’s rare that a new community — one that skirts the perimeter of a burgeoning cosmopolitan city — can boast a public art installation. Grand sculptures and triptychs of acrylic on canvas, usually grace prominent spaces in a city’s core: the foyers of glass-sheathed skyscrapers or the bustling promenades of the main streets frequented by tourists and business executives. But one of Calgary’s newest and most aesthetically inspired communities is raising the bar when it comes to inspired artistic vision. On October 1st, the southeast community of Legacy will be unveiling an eight-foot-tall, polished bronze statue of Open Hearts. It will grace the ridge overlooking 122 hectares of developer-protected environmental reserve lands. The concept of public art in a new community is an aspiration that until now hasn’t really gone hand-in-hand

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with the concept of suburbia. “It’s pretty cool. We are one of the first communities outside of downtown that will have public art,” says Kalida Goldade, sales and marketing manager for WestCreek Developments, the developer of Legacy. The sculpture is designed and crafted by Jane Seymour, who has recently leveraged her artistic prowess and design acumen into the launch of the Open-Heart jewelry collection with People’s jewelers. “One of the things that she speaks to with that collection is being open to others, having an open heart. And that really spoke to us,” says Goldade. “Our vision for Legacy is about being so much more than that place where you just live and you drive into your driveway and shut your garage door

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behind you. We want it to be a place where you speak to your the lights were pretty; the stone arches were pretty and neighbours and come together as a community.” It’s no wonder Legacy earned the coveted title of Community the mountain views were a of the Year at the 2015 CHBA – UDI Calgary Region SAM really big thing,” adds Chris. (Sales and Marketing) Awards presented in April of 2016. He’s a long-haul truck Certainly for first time homebuyers, Cristina and Chris driver and so access around Wilson, Legacy has been a dream come true. The couple, the city and in and out of who have a four-year-old son, Blake, and a little girl on the the city is really important. way — Cristina is due at the end of August, just as this story “In the south end of the city, goes to press — can attest to the fact that the community the access is really great. I love the highways — once overflows with a sense of connectedness. “There are always families out and about, lots of young kids they complete Stoney Trail and it is just such a pretty community,” shares Cristina, who East — it’s going to be the works for Alberta Health Services at the Foothills Hospital. best thing that Calgary has ever seen,” he says. In addition to location, stellar home design was at the top of She moved to Calgary eight years ago from the Philippines the Wilson’s list. And the timeless stonework and classic archiand first fell in love with the city of Calgary and its mountain tectural lines of Legacy’s unique architecture ticked all the boxes. vistas and then with her husband, Chris. The couple purchased a 1,500 square foot, three-bedroom, twoThe couple began their search for a new home in the northern quadrant of the city, but one warm and starry evening in and- a- half bathroom duplex designed and built by Trico Homes. July of 2015, they took their son, who was three at the time, They moved in on October 29th, only three months after first out to Okotoks for a walk by “the big rocks”. On the way touring the area in July and one day before Cristina’s birthday. “We were really determined to be in our new home by Christback to Calgary, they drove past Legacy, which spans 442 hectares to the east of Macleod Trail and south of 210 Avenue. mas,” says Chris. “And we are so glad we did, because the lights “We pulled in and thought: hey, let’s have a look,” recalls at Christmas in Legacy are incredible.” Cristina, noting that the evening was a significant turning Home designs at Legacy span the gamut from condominiums point in their house search adventure. to estate-style ridge homes with breathtaking mountain views “We fell in love with it right away. The fountains were beautiful; and everything in between from duplex to move up designs.

The Wilson family; Chris, Cristina, Blake and Delilah (clockwise from top left.)

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…THE ARRAY OF HOME DESIGNS AND THE THOUGHTFUL ARTISTIC ELEMENTS INFUSED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MAKE LEGACY A STAND OUT.

“We really wanted to sculpt an estate community feel that offered every type of housing genre, so people could move into their starter home and move into their forever home all in the same community. It’s about leaving a legacy. Hence the name,” says Goldade. Other factors that attracted the thirty-something couple were the community’s 15 kilometres of inter-laced, paved walking trails peppered with playgrounds and manicured gardens, and the expansive Pine Creek Valley cradling 300-acres of protected environmental reserve. Plus, the location, just five minutes away from Shawnessy Shopping Centre was an added bonus. Adding to the shopping experience, Legacy’s development team has just announced plans for a new commercial site located at the confluence of Macleod Trail and 210 Avenue. The site will house close to 800,000 square feet of retail development, including coffee shops, grocery stores, big box stores and office space. “It’s going to be about three quarters the size of Shawnessy Shopping Centre,” notes Goldade, adding that the project is slated to launch in the next five years. She says that more details will be bubbling to the surface soon. Certainly the shopping in addition to the four school sites at Legacy — the Catholic High School broke ground in May and doors are expected to open to 1,500 students in September of 2018 — the array

of home designs and the thoughtful artistic elements infused through the community make Legacy a stand out. “We are really at the forefront. Legacy is in its beginning stages and evolving quickly. It’s pretty exciting to be part of that,” says Chris. CL

FA S T FAC TS COMMUNITY: Legacy DEVELOPER: WestCreek Developments SIZE: Legacy encompasses 442 hectares including 122 hectares of builder-protected environmental reserve. On final build out Legacy will be home to 20,000 people living in 7,400 homes. BUILDERS & PRICES: Condominiums: • My Legacy Park by Brad Remington Homes, starting from $119,000. • Legacy Gate by Carlisle Group starting from $200,000. Townhomes: • Trico Homes starting from $365,000. • Jayman BUILT starting from $320,000. • Aldebaran Homes starting from $350,000. Duplex: • Creations by Shane Homes starting from $300,000. • Trico Homes starting from $360,000. Single-family Homes: • Jayman BUILT starting at $460,000. • WestCreek Homes starting from $500,000. • Trico Homes starting from $500,000. • Sterling Homes starting from $500,000. • Stepper Homes starting from $500,000. • Calbridge Home starting from $499,000. • Albi Homes starting from $900,000. • Morrison Homes starting from $900,000. DIRECTIONS: Drive south on Macleod Trail past Stoney Trail. Turn east on 210 Avenue S.E. and take second or third right to access the community. HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. , closed on Friday. WEB: www.legacylife.ca

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17th Avenue condo just on the fringe of the craziness is cool from the inside out. 1741 caters to 20 and 30 somethings with the income for an upscale apartment, who like to have some fun within walking distance. Located just up the hill from trendy 17th Avenue S.W., 1741, has captured the look and feel of young professionals, says a guy who knows one when he sees one. A year-and-a-half ago, 20-something Shubrat Dutta was living in nearby Marda Loop and was on the lookout for his third real-estate investment when he walked into a Truman Homes’ show home in Kensington. The sales staff told him about 1741 and it fit the bill perfectly. “It’s close to downtown and I work downtown, it’s an up and coming neighbourhood and the LRT is so close,” Dutta says. “It hit the trifecta of things I was looking for.” Just up the hill from the heart of the action, 1741 is located on 26th Street S.W., just a few blocks from the soon to be redeveloped Westbrook Mall and a short cab ride or walk to the Red Mile and the Shaganappi LRT station is less than a five-minute walk away. Dutta says the southwest inner city communities are in for a big transformation that will bring amenities to the area that will drive up housing prices. A 10-acre development near Westbrook Mall will include new retail shops, a public plaza, restaurants and residential. The plan envisions a walk-able urban centre for locals. And there are already plenty of places to recreate, shop, eat and drink nearby, Dutta says. Shaganappi golf course is a few blocks away. Dutta says he loves taking in the hillside view of downtown while knocking a few golf balls at the driving range and also likes to take walks in the surrounding parks. He says there are also lots of places to meet the wants and needs of life. “It’s a very convenient place,” he says. “There is Newcastle Pub across the street and the Safeway and the Walmart up the street for your day-to-day shopping.”

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Finding the upside of Uptown 17th Avenue S.W. WRITTEN BY DARLENE CASTEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DON MOLYNEAUX

Ethnic restaurants and niche bakeries can also be found in the shopping centres that line Uptown 17th Avenue S.W., not to mention comic shops, drum stores that are part of the endless and interesting array of independent specialty stores in the area. Another convenience is the fact that one of Dutta’s buddies was also impressed by 1741 and bought a unit across the hall. “It’s a little bit of an issue with how much partying we do,” Dutta laughs. “We usually go down to 17th.” Dutta says the 920-square-foot place is perfect for entertaining because of the open living space. The galley kitchen plays like a bar lounge with the wood molding that wraps up behind the contemporary countertops and across the ceiling. Potlights draw attention to the full-height shelving at the top of the lacquered white and dark wood cabinetry.

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“It’s close to downtown and I work downtown, it’s an up and coming neighbourhood and the LRT is so close. It hit the trifecta of things I was looking for.”

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“I always had a plan to have three condos and then get an infill and let my investment properties pay for the infill,” “It looks very modern, like a bar/kitchen area,” he says. Two chandeliers with hanging Edison light pendants light the main living space. The feel is straight out of a 17th Ave lounge. Dutta worked with his designer from Interiors by Debbie to enhance the modern vintage vibe. He kept the living room simple with a low grey, tufted sofa and industrial glass and cement block dining table. A vintage side bar with an old-fashioned decanter and glasses finishes the look. “People are just loving it,” he says. He says what convinced him not only to buy, but also move into 1741 was the quality of the craftsmanship he saw from Truman homes.

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“Its immaculate how well they built it,” he says. “The building, quality, the flooring, the quality of the materials.” Extra touches, like marble tile to the ceiling in the showers and on the washroom floors, a touch faucet in the under mount kitchen sink and full-size stacking Duet Whirlpool washer and dryers. The kitchen is equipped with brushed steel Samsung appliances, including a full-size, side-by-side refrigerator and a gas countertop range and integrated oven and microwave. The master bedroom has plenty of closet space, with a walk-through to the master ensuite and the guest room also has a smaller walk-in closet. He also opted for air conditioning, a must, he says, when you live on the penthouse floor. Extra storage is provided on each floor, Dutta adds, noting he has put all his extra boxes in his storage and still has room to spare. Downstairs he has one parking stall and storage for his bicycle. Dutta paid $450,000 for the two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit on the fourth floor and says it has put him exactly where he needs to be, both physically and philosophically. “I always had a plan to have three condos and then get an infill and let my investment properties pay for the infill,” he laughs. Its exciting to be in such a great spot, with only one step left in his master plan, he adds. “I’m loving it,” he says. CL

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Rock town Okotoks may be known for the Big Rock, but there’s more to it than that BY SHELLEY BOETTCHER

reat shopping. Good restaurants. Friendly people. It’s easy to be charmed by Okotoks. Park the car downtown and wander. Chat to people. Stop for a meal. Get to know people. You won’t want to leave, says Susan Perry. In search of that small-town way of living, she moved to Okotoks when her boys were young, and she has never left. “We continue to stay here because there’s nothing better than leaving Calgary to head home: beautiful mountain scenery and a slower pace,” she says. “We are close to the big-city amenities when we need them, but we are also able to get most of what we need right here.” She isn’t kidding. Okotoks has it all, from doctors to great restaurants and everything in between. (There are even electric charging stations in the Old Towne, so you can be eco-friendly, too.) Here are just a few of our favourite places. Explore on your own to find many, many more.

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Start your day with a cup of coffee from Home Ground Coffee & Roasting House (22 N. Railway Street). There’s a lovely patio for warm days, too. You’ll wish you were a regular. Tribal Connection Market (41 McRae Street) is a great place for both coffee and gifts. You’ll find beautiful textiles, gems, jewelry, bath products and, yes, great food and coffee, too.

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Renowned chef Andrew Keen worked at some of Calgary’s finest restaurants before heading to Okotoks to head up the kitchens at Bradley’s Grill House (bradleysgrillhouse.ca). This is your place to go in town for classic steakhouse cuisine, all done to perfection. Each night of the week offers something special, too; Wine Wednesdays, for example, feature wine sampling, paired with the top-notch food. The sweet little Heartland Café (46 McRae Street) is a romantic spot for a bowl of soup, maybe a nice veggie lasagna or something more substantial: ribs or a rack of lamb. And the building? It was formerly a Baptist Church. Built in 1902, it still has tons of vintage charm. Started by the Wooldridge family, Six Corners Brew Works (sixcorners.ca) is Okotok’s first craft brewery. They are still working on building the tasting room, but you’ll find the beer at select locations around Alberta. Check out the website or follow Six Corners on Twitter (@sixcornersbeer) for updates. The British Chippy (94 Elizabeth Street) has a fine patio for warm days, but if the weather doesn’t cooperate, sit inside and enjoy delicious battered fish and fries. And the much-loved Royal Duke Hotel (2 Elizabeth Street) has a popular pub

and restaurant and it still operates as a friendly little hotel, too, more than 80 years after it was built.

Shop till you drop:

The fun Emporium of Impossible Things (21 N. Railway Street) is a great place to go if you’re a collector or just someone who loves cool vintage and antique things. Don’t forget your wallet. You’ll want all kinds of things: pocket watches, wooden chairs, copper pots, vintage trunks, old toys. If you love beautiful womenswear, Ginger Laurier (#102, 52 McRae Street) is a must. You’ll find a little of everything: linen, dresses, jackets, jewelry, handbags, even footwear here, from top Canadian, American and European labels. Okotoks Flowers and Things (okotoksflowers.com, 49 Elizabeth Street) has all kinds of gift ideas for that special someone. Gift baskets and flowers are definite winners, but you’ll also find unusual and very neat stuff such as chalk-style paint from Canada’s own Fat Paint Company. Kids will have fun spending their toonies at Dit ‘n’ Dat (37

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Elizabeth Street), a great spot for balloons and affordable seasonal items for Christmas, Halloween and more. You’ll find a good selection of paper plates, cups, invitations and cutlery for your next party, too. Looking for something special for your home? Okotoks has many beautiful boutiques in the Old Towne, all offering gorgeous things for your house. One favourite is Finishing Touches (15 McRae Street), one-stop shopping for classy ceramics, candles, clocks, cushions, lanterns, linens, lighting and more. And if you’re saving money, Okotoks has a great selection of well-curated consignment and second-hand stores, too. Rhoda’s Elegance Again (49 Elizabeth Street) has a large and varied selection of womenswear for all seasons. And Loop Kids Consignment (4 McRae Street) is just what it sounds like: a good spot for gently used children’s clothing.

Get fit:

There are all kinds of gyms and fitness places in Okotoks. One perennial favourite is Yogadown (yogadown.ca), which celebrates its ninth anniversary this year. Stop in for regular and hot yoga for myriad levels. Check out the website for the schedule. CL

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Todd Talbot lo es coming to Calgary BY JIM ZANG

And the Love It or List It Vancouver host loves appearing at the Calgary Home + Design Show

ven in a phone interview, Todd Talbot’s passion for real estate comes across loud and clear. The Vanouver-born Talbot is on his way home from the dump after doing some deck maintenance on one of several rental properties he has in the area. Although best known for is role as the List It half of W Network’s “Love It or List It Vancouver,” with Jillian Harris, the former actor is no stranger to the building and renovation side of the game.

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“I like to do the work myself,” says Talbot for that. I love the creative process of it.” So what will Talbot talk about? And talk who, of course, built his own house in Lion’s Bay, just north of Vancouver. “I have he will, his very real energy and enthusiasm a strong urge to renovate. I’m addicted for the topic obvious over the phone and no doubt contagious in person. to it. It’s my happy place.” “I’ll talk about my journey,” he says, “where As for appearing at the Calgary Home + Design Show, he’s genuinely exited about I’m at and of course about Love It or List It. A little about what goes on behind the scenes that too. “I love it,” he gushes. “I’ve done a bunch to make the show. About my house and the of them before, regularly in Vancouver, city of Vancouver. Then there’s always a Q and I’ve also done Calgary and Edmonton and A. I’m ready to talk about whatever is and Winnipeg — the whole circuit. On TV,” the moment with the audience. “When it comes to real estate,” he states, he explains, “you don’t really get to relate to people, to listen to them and to interact “I’m an optimist and like to accentuate the and then see their reaction. It’s also a very positive.” “We’re thrilled to welcome Todd and his cool experience because everyone who is there is excited about their homes and signature brand of keen real estate insight interested in new ideas and products in the back to Calgary. Now more than ever, homeowners are looking for solid advice and insight marketplace. “I’m there to have fun,” he says, “and I love from the experts, so we’re really pleased to Calgary. “There’s just something unique about be bringing the best in the business to the Calgary,” says the 42-year-old husband and BMO Centre this fall,” says Micheline Picot, father of two young children who has worked operations manager for Marketplace Events, at both Stagewest and Theatre Calgary. producers of the Calgary Home + Design Show. “I like to change it up from show to show,” Todd isn’t the only TV celebrity to grace the he says of his Calgary Home + Design Show fall show this year. Marketplace Events also ‘theme’, “and tailor the conversation to the announces that HGTV’s Mia Parres & Rob particular circumstances of the city that I’m in. I like to look at some of the fundamentals that I use in my own buying and selling journey and see how they could be applied, and if they’d fit, in different places.” He admits to also being fascinated by analyzing the market from what he refers to as a ‘street’ or everyman level, and likes to talk about something he calls people’s “natural advantage,” whatever that might be, in buying and selling. “If you strategize correctly,” he says, “it can be an incredible investment. Some people lose sight of the long term benefits and see it as just a home.” Talbot started acting on TV as a teenager, getting involved in real estate for the first time in his early 20s when he moved back to Vancouver and was looking for a place to live. “It wasn’t as crazy as it is now,” he says, “but it was expensive.” He was going to rent, but decided to buy a two-bedroom condo instead and rent the extra room to a buddy. “I sketched a rental agreement on the back of a napkin and became an owner/investor/landlord all at the same time.” Along the way he’s picked up all kinds of handy skills, like refinancing, renovating, buying, renting, selling. His acting skills have also come in handy, both on the TV show and the real estate workshops he used to run for Vancouver’s acting community. “I’m an artist at heart,” says Talbot. “Real estate allows

“I’ll talk about my journey, where I’m at and of course about Love It or List It. A little about what goes on behind the scenes to make the show.”

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Evans of The Expandables will make their Cowtown debut this year. The dynamic duo will headline the Trail Appliances Main Stage, appearing Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m. and Saturday 24 at 1 p.m., with autograph signings to follow both presentations. On HGTV’s hit series The Expandables, designer Parres and Master Contractor Evans work against the ultimate challenge: designing and building new spaces without adding one extra square foot! When homeowners can’t make their houses bigger, Parres and Evans make them better. “We’re so excited to welcome Mia and Rob to Calgary for their very first Calgary Home + Design Show appearance,” says Picot. “Their ability to create new, seemingly larger spaces within the existing footprint of a home is something that is certain to appeal to Calgary homeowners, especially those who find themselves living in close quarters.” Other headliners include DIY blogger Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault, who appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s Cityline. There’s also lifestyle expert Janette Ewen, co-owner of Parker Barrow. Perrault has spent years crafting a unique philosophy for design that fuses ingenuity, whimsy, and quality workmanship — all on a “frugalista” budget. She believes that we shouldn’t take our spaces too

seriously, and that great design is not about how much money you spend, but rather how creative you can be. Ewen honed her design skills while working as a style editor at a number of Canadian publications including House and Home and Chatelaine. After a successful career in publishing, she moved to TV as a regular guest on Cityline and a number of HGTV shows. With more than 350 exhibitors and a slew of sensational new features, there’s expert insight, innovation and inspiration for stylish living at every turn. For more information visit calgaryhomeanddesignshow.com. CL

34TH ANNUAL CALGARY HOME + DESIGN SHOW OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS FOR 2016 The show for every home hits the BMO Centre September 22 – 25, 2016

From renovation overhaul to brand-new build, DIY do-over to one-day décor dreams, the Calgary Home + Design Show is where big ideas, trusted advice, and fresh inspiration unite. Back September 22-25, 2016 at the BMO Centre for its 34th year, the show has officially unveiled its list of must-see attractions, running alongside more than 350 trusted brands and local companies, and appearance from the biggest names in the industry including HGTV’s Mia Parres & Rob Evans and W Network’s Todd Talbot.

SHOW DATES AND TIME Thursday, September 22nd 4 – 9 p.m. Friday, September 23rd Noon – 9 p.m. Saturday, September 24 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, September 25 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. BMO Centre, Stampede Park, #20 Roundup Way S.E.

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Rob Evan and Mia Parres

Adults (13+): $16 Adults (13+): ONLINE $13 Seniors (60+): $13 Seniors (60+): ONLINE $10 Seniors Friday before 5pm only $7 (Box Office & Online) Children 12 and under: FREE Buy tickets online courtesy of RenovationFind and save $3 at www.calgaryhomeanddesignshow.com About the Calgary Home + Design Show: The Calgary Home + Design Show has been a staple in consumers’ calendars since 1983, attracting more than 31,000 qualified visitors every fall. Produced by Marketplace Events, the show features high-interest exhibits, high-profile industry personalities and the latest home and lifestyle trends. Marketplace Events produces 47 home shows in 23 markets that collectively attract 1.5 million attendees and another 1.7 million unique web visitors annually. CL

Janette Ewen

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Putting the home in homework

Workspace for the students in your home doesn’t have to feel like detention BY DAVID CROSSON

ample storage large and small for clearing away school tools once all necessary tasks are completed. Colour is also crucial in the successful pursuit of mindful tasks, so make sure your hues are working for your young prisoner(s) of study and not against. In terms of colour theory, gentle blues, soft greens and pale aquas are all allies in calming the mind and getting it on the right track. If you can, paint out a dedicated study space or at least try to incorporate variations on the aforementioned in the immediate area. Some of my favourites from Benjamin Moore’s line-up include October Mist, Raindance, and Early Morning, all from their beautifully curated Designer Classics series. When we think of powerful people — especially in pop culture — we often picture them behind an iconic desk. From C. Montgomery Burns to Waring

Restoration Hardware’s Heirloom Silver-chest Desk is nothing if not distinctive and the perfect finishing touch to a fantastically cool workspace.

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t no point in my life did I ever enjoy doing homework. Come to think of it, I don’t really enjoy doing any kind of work unless the environment is exactly right. And although this may sound like a Herculean task to some, making a workplace, well, workable is not as difficult as it sounds. This is especially true when it comes to creating productive spaces for the junior set; after all, with parents as gatekeepers of things like curfew, computer time and car privileges, how much motivation do they really need? The truth of the matter is a lot, as brain function in the formative years can be all over the map (not unlike it is after one turns forty) and every bit of available assistance is welcome. The key to a good workspace is simplicity, as a cluttered desk often translates to an unfocused mind. The best thing you can do is live the motto “a place for everything and everything in its place,” so make sure you provide

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RIGHT Whether evoking the swinging ‘60s or a pared-down midcentury mod vibe, IKEA’s Skruvsta and Fjallberget chairs act as great ‘punctuation points’ for even the simplest of homework zones.

like Crate & Barrel, which offers quality goods at an excellent price point. For the minimalist student, consider going the route of a leaning desk, such as one from their Sawyer series. Spare but still spacious, pieces in this line can be added or adapted as necessary, from desks to bookshelves, and in a variety of widths. If you find yourself raising an old soul, you might want to consider the traditional solidity of their Harrison series in either cherry or white. Like Sawyer, this collection is fully customizable and comprehensive in its component offerings. If, however, you have spent serious money and effort on the décor of your home then you may want to consider investing in something a little more distinctive, such as one of Restoration Hardware’s historically or industrially inspired selections. Their Heirloom Silver-chest Desk is a study in rugged charm, rendered in solid hardwood with hand-forged iron accents. This would definitely appeal to anyone from the youngest Harry Potterite to the more mature Game

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Hudsucker, all great captains of industry have boasted some pretty impressive furniture. Now, there’s no need to go crazy in selecting something for your pint-sized ponderers but having good pieces to anchor a space (and their thoughts) goes a long way in creating a successful homework haven. Options are plentiful in the marketplace, whether pared-down or jazzed up — and at a variety of price points. On the entry-level end of the scale, IKEA’s Kallax system is adaptable, robust and thoroughly modern. I love how the grid-style shelf portion can be outfitted with boxes and drawers, or even left open so things stay on display and (more importantly) within easy reach. Add one of their clean-lined Skruvsta or Fjallbarget chairs (both with a bit of a midcentury vibe) and you have a high-capacity work zone with very low impact on your wallet. Mid-range options can be found at places

ABOVE With its sumptuous all-white waxed finish and on-trend brass accents, RH Teen’s Avalon study/ storage series is pretty much what doing homework in Heaven must look like.

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RIGHT Pared down but robustly expandable, the Sawyer line from Crate & Barrel helps keep a room looking light, bright and efficient.

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of Thrones fan (the latter, one hopes, being at least of university age…). From their RH Teen collection, I love the Avalon Storage and Study Wall Set, which is the height of chic with its waxed white finish set off with brass pulls and a brass base. (This model is so great I’m actually considering re-doing my own office!) Similarly, the Scandi-chic simplicity of the Callum Storage Desk is perfect for either a boy’s or girl’s room — the only thing they need have in common is an appreciation for clean lines… and a stack of algebra homework. Of course, it takes a lot more than just tarting up a room to get someone onto the honour list — but that doesn’t mean creating an efficient, effective space isn’t worth the effort. By making your children’s study area its own study in mindful design choices, you are setting them up for success by demonstrating that attention to detail — and the care one pays to all aspects of living — will serve them well their whole life long. CL

Boasting some seriously classical cred, the Harrison collection (available in white or cherry finishes) from Crate& Barrel is infinitely customizable with everything from desks to shelves to corner units.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David Crosson is a freelance design writer and principal of the David Crosson Design Collective. He is a frequent media commentator on matters of life and style as well as a regular guest on CTV Morning Live.

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Desktops vs laptops vs tablets Back-to-school goes digital BY KATHY MCCORMICK RIGHT: A Samsung Galaxy TabPro-S starts at $1,249 at Microsoft Store.

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BELOW: An HP 15.6-inch Laptop is at $749.99 at Best Buy.

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ith the electronic age changing the way we live so rapidly, it really is a guessing game trying to decide what to buy your children to give them the best opportunity to have the information and tools they need to excel. And with school beckoning, it’s the perfect time to set up the information “A family who uses iPhones, for example, technology to keep them in the know. usually will opt to buy Mac products, a Mac But where to start? Book and an iPad Air, while a family who uses The biggest change in knowledge-based equipment today is, simply, Android phones will typically use other tablets that it can now fit everyone, says Martin Vander Velden, vice-president and PCs in the home. Microsoft people may of merchandising for Best Buy Canada. “Things have really changed in go for laptops that are different — more twothe last few years. Just three or four years ago, everybody bought the in-one applications, combining functions of same product, but now we’re going away from a one-size-fits-all concept.” laptop and tablet. The Microsoft Surface, for Instead, as innovations in the industry with more products that are example, is a great two-in-one because it can unique, people are able to personalize. be used as a traditional laptop or a tablet.” “It’s quite dramatically different now,” he says — and people can buy It’s all about the innovation in products products that work specifically for them and their needs. that allows people to pick the device that best suits their needs. “There are pros and cons to all of these devices — and it truly depends on your lifestyle,” says Trevor Williamson, operations manager for TRECC Electric. “PCs have decreased in sales for many years now; laptops are decreasing in demand now even more with tablets with detachable keyboards, such as Microsoft Surface Pro and Lenovo Think Pad. Apple also recently released their iPad Pro series with a larger screen than previously and options like a keyboard and stylus.” Other products are designed for even more personalization. “If someone needs something more durable — and they’re not concerned with weigh — there’s a product for them. If someone travels a lot and wants one that’s super light for airplanes, there’s something for them as well,” Vander Velden says. “For a young child, you might want one that is more rugged, so there’s less worry with spills and dropping it. Whereas, for

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a teenager, you that sits on a desk. The family computer might want the would store photos typically, and often focus more on music. It would be the centrepiece for battery time.” the home. Then family members individually would have a laptop that’s Here are some not shared.” tips for choosing Other than that, the iPad or tablet the best product would be for those wanting something for the child, depending on needs and age. • You don’t have to have the cream-of-the- more mobile and convenient. Someone crop device to start out. “Kids are expensive,” who works a lot with illustrations might says Vander Velden. “We have laptops start- prefer a Mac. ing at $299 and tablets from $99. Still very The technology changes have changed useable, although not as quick, less storage the way many people build their homes and a smaller screen. But for a start, these today, too, say builders. “There’s much are good.” less emphasis on building in work spaces • Children up to Grade Three or Four: “Tab- today,” says Brayden Logel, marketing lets are a good option,” says Vander Velden. manager for Cardel Lifestyles. “Five years “They’re not as complicated to set up, they ago, we had to incorporate these in the update themselves, and they’re easy touch to kitchens because everyone wanted them, use. At this age, they’re not using the device but now, with the advent of laptops and tablets, they’re not in demand. We can to write a lot.” • Grade Four and up: “The children will now use that space to make the kitchens need a more traditional laptop that’s good bigger.” for writing longer essays and surfing the If people still want a dedicated work Internet.” station, they put it elsewhere, says Adam Best Buy carries a traditional 15.6-inch (di- Lo, senior architectural designer with Stepagonal size) laptop for $350 — but they go all per Homes. “Most people who build do the way up to well over $1,000, depending want that computer space, but they don’t on the features. want it out in the open. The days of the “We have 250+ choices of laptops, all with ‘phone desk’ are over and now that space their own nuances.” has been given back to the kitchen for its • School requirements: “Tablets are likely intended purpose.” the best choice for back-to-school if you’re What has been added to homes today — only buying one item right now, because at least in one location, with the option of they are required by many schools,” says adding more — are USB charging stations Williamson. Best to check with the teacher for all the portable devices. CL before making a decision. • Family use: This also changHP Stream 13.3-inch is from $329.99 at Best Buy. es with technology advances. “As for a family computer, it’s totally up to the lifestyle and budget, however, from what I have seen, as technology gets better, people upgrade and the older devices get handed down the family chain,” says Williamson. The ultimate family package might include the following, says Vander Velden: “People would still buy a desktop-like computer CO N D O L I V I N G SEPT EM B ER 2016

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Editor’s note: Maria Bartolotti is a board member of the Canadian Condominium Institute – Southern Alberta chapter (CCI-SA). CCI represents all participants in the condominium community.

ASK MARIA By Maria Bartolotti

HEY BUDDY, GOT ANY SPARE CHANGE? Condo residents should be aware of panhandling in their community

Dear Maria; we are starting to notice a lot of panhandling activity around the street entrances of our condo near the downtown. What’s the best way to deal with this problem without making a big deal out of it?

Here is a topic that seems to get overlooked but is an important discussion point nonetheless. Panhandling. As part of the fallout in Calgary’s economic woes, panhandling has certainly become more noticeable, especially in the downtown core.

It used to be confined to busy business areas in the core, but nowadays, I hear a lot of complaints about vagrants hanging around street entrances of condos asking for change. And, though most are harmless, they can give rise to security concerns among the residents and their guests. Giving panhandlers money does not solve the problem, however, and can in fact worsen them, as numerous studies have stated. While not unsympathetic to their plight, my best advice to condo homeowners faced with this problem is: don’t encourage or reward this behaviour by giving them money. So what can you do? • Stop enabling — giving money directly to a panhandler only encourages a destructive cycle of substance abuse and living on the street instead of getting the help they require. It would be better to buy or offer them a meal or coffee. • If you feel threatened by a panhandler around or/in your condominium call the police and report the incident

to the management company. Having surveillance cameras by the doorway and along the perimeter of the property can dissuade this type of behaviour and is always a recommended safety feature. • Buy a copy of Alberta Street News from local vendors. Many of the vendors face barriers to employment such as physical and/or mental disabilities, addictions, lack of education, prison records, adverse circumstances, family breakdown, loss of employment for any reason, or age. Vending papers makes it possible for a person to work for brief periods of time, or just when he or she is feeling okay because each person sets his or her own hours. The money earned gives an improved quality of life. In addition, vendors learn life skills from interacting with the public, gain supporters, and make friends. Last but not least — it does not benefit anyone by being rude to a panhandler. Be kind with your words if you choose to engage them. Understanding and compassion go a long way in dealing with everyone. Until next time… CL

Maria Bartolotti

ACCI, FCCI is the ownermanager of New Concept Management Inc. She has developed a strong reputation for rendering timely and efficient services to the condominium industry. Maria believes that her company’s success hinges on her hands-on approach to condominium management as well as maintaining open lines of communications with her clientele. Maria is actively involved in her industry. For more information, visit www.newconceptmanagement.com CO N D O L I V I N G SEPT EM B ER 2016

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CONDOSCAPES By Richard White

LOBBY APPEAL

The importance of the condo lobby to its overall appeal cannot be stressed enough

hen it comes to buying a house, we often hear about the importance of “curb appeal” i.e. first impression. When it comes to buying a condo, it’s all about “lobby appeal.” It often surprises me how little attention some condo developers and designers give to the lobby of a multi-million Mark on 10th dollar building. Disclosure: While I have not done an extensive survey of condo lobbies in Calgary, I can say there are very few that strike me a really memorable. What would it take to add some good art, with good lighting and a couple of designer chairs? However, recently I have encountered three relatively new condos where the developer and designer recognized the importance of the lobby as a key element of the design of the condo — Mark on 10th, Pixel and Ven. COUPLAND LOBBY Kudos to Qualex-Landmark for commissioning a painting by world-renowned Canadian artist, Douglas Coupland, for the lobby of their latest Beltline condo, Mark on 10th. I was a bit shocked when I first heard Qualex-Landmark was commissioning an artist of Coupland’s stature to create an artwork for a private lobby space of the condo. Silly me, I thought it would be outside where everyone could enjoy it. Parham Mahboubi, Vice-President of Planning and Marketing informed me that given Mark on 10th location the busy corner of 10th Ave and 8th Street S.W. in the middle

of Calgary’s fledgling Design District, the company felt it was important to do something artistic to add to the character of the community. The piece titled “Interpretation of Calgary, Alberta in the 21st Century” consists of four rows each with five cheerful, colourful, candy-like circles that look a modern version of the “house” in curling or perhaps archery targets. Given the diversity of colours, it is not hard to imagine the piece represents the diversity of people who call Calgary home. DISCO LOBBY I only discovered the Pixel lobby while I was flaneuring along 9A Street N.W. next to the LRT tracks in Sunnyside. While I had always liked its quirky yellow patio boxes, I had no idea the lobby windows were translucent-coloured glass that looked like the entrance to a hip New York or London Pixel disco. I immediately had to take a picture and tweet it out saying this was the coolest lobby in the city. Indeed, it was the coolest thing I had seen in a long time. I love urban surprises and thanks to Battisella Developments I had one of my more memorable urban surprises of the year.

LIVING WALL LOBBY Recently, friends moved into Bucci Developments’ new Sunnyside condo Ven, a hidden gem tucked at the base of the McHugh Bluff where 7th Street becomes 5th Avenue N.W. While the lobby is very modest in size, Bucci’s designers created a lovely lobby with a 20-foot high by 7-foot wide living wall as its centrepiece. This green wall or vertical garden is made up of hundreds of plants creating a vibrant abstract-like green painting with hints of colour. As you move to the main floor hallway Ven has several photos that pay homage to the fact that in 2013, before Ven was built, the nine houses and three garages on the site were turned over to artists to create a temporary art installation and performance space that was visited by 10,000 people over nine days. LAST WORD I challenge all condo builders and architects from here on it to make their lobbies special places where people want to meet visiting family and friends. It doesn’t have to be expensive to add a “WOW” factor, just some creating thinking. CL

Richard White has been writing about Calgary urban living for over 20 years. Follow him on twitter @everydaytourist, read his blogs at everydaytourist.ca or contact him at richardlw@shaw.ca CO N D O L I V I N G SEPT EM B ER 2016

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CONDO CONVERSATIONS By Bernie Winter

COMMUNICATION IS A TWO WAY STREET Good communications between condo board and owners benefits everyone

very month I receive calls from condo boards who feel owners are apathetic and from owners who are frustrated because they feel blindsided by decisions that are made by the Board of Directors. I want to touch on the cause for the communication breakdown and suggest what owners can do to stay more up-todate on the business of the condominium. First the condominium legislation gives the Board the responsibility and duty to manage, administer and control the business of the corporation in compliance with the condo plan, the registered bylaws and the condominium legislation. They do not have the option of not funding a reserve account in accordance with the Reserve Fund Study, they must insure the property the bylaws require be covered. They are to keep records and to maintain the property so that it is safe, healthy and financially sound. The Bylaws contain the guidelines for the Board to make their decisions. For example, a board may impose a sanction on owners who breach bylaws, they may borrow money to amounts stated in the bylaws. Bylaws determine how condo fees are to be charged. Then there are things like pets, children, barbecues, smoking, hot tubs, the size of vehicles that can be parked in a stall, use to the guest rooms or

social rooms, storage, and the list goes on. Second, there are no rules that require the Board to distribute minutes to owners. Many condos today have websites that provide owners with a private portal and access to the minutes, newsletters, and other information. There are condo’s that do not distribute minutes to owners because the cost and time it requires to do so adds to the condo fee. The board is required to approve the annual operating budget and the draft reserve study before distributing these to the owners. In Alberta, owners do not have the right to vote on such matters and need to depend on the Condo Board members

they elect to do their due diligence in preparing budgets and managing the money and property of the condominium. Third, one of the biggest complaints from condo boards is that it is difficult to get owners to attend the annual general meeting (AGM). This is the one time of the year that owners can ask questions, get information and vote for who they want making these decisions for the next year. Owners often say they don’t attend because they are busy or they feel they don’t get a chance to ask questions. If this is the case, then change the board members. Owners have the responsibility of electing those Owners to the Board who will respect the desires of the majority of owners. Too frequently those that show up at the AGM become board members because no one else wants the responsibility, who then assume the owners don’t care. It is a difficult cycle to interrupt unless many owners attend the AGM, read the minutes and financial statements throughout the year and stay informed. These owners do not get blindsided. CL

Bernice M. Winter, ACCI, FCCI President/Owner Condo Check Providing buyers with the condo document review service since 1994. www.condo-check.com CO N D O L I V I N G SEPT EM B ER 2016

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HOPE AT LARGE By Marty Hope

VILLAGE PEOPLE

Westman Village takes off with its attractive lifestyle factors

hen you’re spending something like $300 million to create a campus of homes for folks considering a major lifestyle decision, you better make sure it’s done right. And so it is with Westman Village. Countless long hours in planning, Jay Westman, chairman and CEO of Jayman BUILT, is confident all bases have been covered when it comes to providing future residents with everything they may want and need in a home and a community. Westman Village will be made up of nearly 900 apartment condominiums, estate bungalows, rental and life-lease units, and active living and assisted living accommodation. The village’s amenities centre (including swimming pools, fitness facilities, crafts areas, golf simulator, worship and fellowships rooms) will cover 35,000 square-feet, and another 30,000 square-feet of boutique retail space. There will also be a pair of restaurants with upscale ambience, oh, and a 24-hour concierge service. Not a fan of walking in snow or inclement weather? Well everything can be accessed via tunnels and elevated, covered walkways. “Everything people could possibly want to suit their lifestyle is here,” says Westman. “What we’ve created is a resort-quality urban village in a suburban setting. This is what people have been looking for,” he adds. And the idea and the appeal has caught the fantasy of many, despite the fact Westman Village, located on the lake in the award-winning development of Mahogany in southeast Calgary, had its public

unveiling just about three months ago. Get this. In that short time, more than 800 couples have been through the two presentation centres (one in Mahogany and the other in Jayman BUILT’s headquarters on 118 Avenue S.E.) and toured the show suites in both locations — even though approval of a development permit isn’t expected until October. And, says Westman, the majority of interest is coming from people from 25 years of age to those in their 50s mostly from the southeast and southwest quadrants. Lifestyle is a key element in developing new communities. The popular jargon in use is “lifestyle programming.” Says Westman: “Lifestyle programming is the new vogue today. It’s no longer just about buying a new car, it’s about spending your money on a new life experience — and so we really got into the whole psychology if it.” And what Westman Village provides, in addition to the impressive menu of amenities, is a well-rounded selection of housing types for rent or life-lease, or for purchase. “I would say that right now the split is

pretty close to 50/50 in terms of buying, and renting or leasing. Regardless, there is plenty of demand for what we are offering,” says Westman. And despite the economic struggles Calgary and the province are enduring right now, Westman plans to move forward with construction the minute he gets his mitts on the development permit and to have the village completed in four years. “This amenity-driven, lifestyle community is being created at a level not seen in Calgary before. I’m excited about building it and watching it come to completion,” he adds. CL

Marty Hope. For more than two decades Marty Hope has been reporting on the housing and development industry in Calgary, throughout Alberta, and across Canada. In March, he was presented with the Maple Leaf Award from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association which is given annually to a non-builder member in Canada for contributions to the industry. CO N D O L I V I N G SEPT EM B ER 2016

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AROUND TOWN By Pepper Rodriguez

END OF AN ERA AT CHBA – UDI CALGARY REGION

HBA – UDI Calgary Region recently announced the resignation of its co-CEO Donna Moore, marking the end of an era. Moore played a significant hand in the growth of Calgary’s home building industry in the 32 years she worked as the head of the then Canada Home Builders Association – Calgary (CHBA – Calgary Region). In a statement released by CHBA – UDI Calgary Region, Moore says her decision was not an easy one, but that she has full faith that this is the right step for herself and for the future of the organization. Her decision came at the heels of the amalgamation of the CHBA – Calgary Region and the Urban Development Institute (UDI) – Calgary into one entity that will lend a bigger, more Donna Moore unified voice for the city’s housing industry. “Donna will be greatly missed, but we are confident that she will still have an energetic presence on the industry and we will have the opportunity to draw upon her wisdom and experience whenever needed,” the CHBA – UDI Calgary Region statement read. For his part, newly appointed chair of CHBA – UDI Calgary Region Association, Allan Klassen, says Moore’s contributions to the growth of the industry “cannot be equaled” and that she had been the one constant in the past three decades of growth. “Her commitment to our members, our partners and our city has been unwavering and has set the new Association up for success in the future. Donna’s leadership role at all three levels of the association, locally, provincially and nationally will be missed dearly,” he adds.     “With this decision, the CHBA – UDI Calgary Region Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Guy Huntingford as the new CEO of CHBA – UDI Calgary Region effective immediately. We know we are in capable hands with Guy at the helm, his years of experience in our city and our industry will aid him as he leads our organization forward into the future as we are unified as the respected voice representing the industry at large,” says Klassen.    Moore — a good friend of Source Media Group — was the seventh CEO of an Association that underwent seven name changes during its 70 year history.

BROOKFIELD CONTINUES HIGH PROFILE LAUNCHES

rookfield Residential wowed Calgary with the announcement of its new Livingston community in the north part of the city last month, and the well-regarded land developer and home builder continues its forward momentum with three more high profile launches. Brookfield’s Marvin Coronia tells Around Town that their The Link at Symons Gate townhomes will be having its grand opening and sales launch in October. It is the first multi-family offering in Calgary’s best new community, he says. The Ashford in Altadore, will have its grand opening on September 24th (see story in page 30 of this issue). While their eagerly anticipated University District project is launching on September 10. It will be called Ivy. For more information, visit their website: www.brookfieldresidential.com.

THE RIVER BUCKS TREND

algary’s most luxurious riverside condo bucks the trend again as they sold two more multi-million dollar suites in this much sought-after development in Mission. THE RIVER announced last month the sale of a 5,000-square-foot condo for $8.4 million, and a 3,000-square-foot suite for $5.2 million, in what could be one of the most lucrative condo deals in Calgary in quite some time.

“This just shows that even in this slow economy people in Calgary remain optimistic and confident, and when you have the right product that people want, they’ll still buy, says Anne Clarke, director of sales at THE RIVER. The 15-storey tower, is located on 26th Avenue S.W., along the Elbow River. “THE RIVER not only offers its owners an unsurpassable location but also redefines condo living in Calgary,” she adds. CL

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INNER CITY PROJECTS Kensington VEN 3 LIDO 4 Avenue West End 5 Vogue 6 The Concord 7 Waterfront 8 FIRST 9 Evolution 10 Verve 1

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21 The XII

12 The Guardian South

22 Park Point

14 The Park 15 The Block

24 Scollen House 25 Duke at Mission

13 The Orchard

16 Drake 17 Smith

18 The District 19 Tela

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26 Riverfront Pointe 27 N3

28 EZRA on Riley Park 29 INK

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14 ARRIVE at Skyview

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15 Groves of Varsity 16 University City 17 Landings at Cougar Ridge 18 STEPS Bridgeland 19 LiFTT

24 ARRIVE at Evanston 25 Bridgeland Hill

26 Ezra on Riley Park 27 Urbana Street Towns 28 Vivace at West 85th

29 Ashbury at Saddlestone

30 The Link at Evanston 31 RADIUS

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32 Diseño 33 Cityscape Townhomes

22 Bridgeland Crossings

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34 Albert Park Station 35 Stonecroft at Copperfield

19 Hunter House 20 Origins at Cranston

36 Copperfield Park II & III 37 Mahogany Street Towns

22 Harvest Mosaic

38 Legacy Street Towns 39 Livingstone Townes

23 Villas of Riverstone

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24 Cranston Ridge 25 Mosaic Riverstone 26 Side by Side

Auburn Bay 27 Niche One 28 Auburn Walk 29 Canoe at Auburn Bay 30 Stonecroft Auburn Bay 31 Regatta 32 Ebony 33 Chalet No 5 & No 6

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ADVERTISERS INDEX | Avenue 33 Sarina Developments page 84 Avenue West End Grosvenor page 79 Avira Jayman Modus page 95 Calgary Home + Design Show Marketplace Events page 64 CHBA/UDI – Calgary Region page 68

InHouse Society page 75 Ink Batistella page 73 Killarney Townes Streetside Developments page 29 Kensington Bucci page 5 Legacy West Pine Creek Developments page 53

Niche One Niche Development Corp page 2

The Concord Concord Pacific page 4

Viridian Trico Communities page 78

Origins Streetside Developments page 17

The Guardian Hon Developments page 42

Vivace Streetside Developments FC, pages 14-16

Park Point Qualex-Landmark page 41

The Link Brookfield Residential page 69

Walden Place Cardel Lifestyles page 3

Radius Bucci page 5

The Loop Streetside Developments page 88

Westman Village JaymanBUILT page 86

Remington Developments page 70

The Mark 101 Shane Homes page 63

Zen Cranston Avalon Master Builder page 62 Zen Ravenwood Avalon Master Builder page 9

Cove Properties page 6

Legacy Park Brad Remington Homes page 93, back cover

Rise Townhomes Jayman Modus page 80

The Park Lake Placid Developments page 74

Creekside Village Carlisle Group page 57

Legend of Legacy Aldebaran Homes page 94

SoBow M2i Developments page 22

Vantage Calbridge Homes page 82

Gablecraft Homes page 58

Medical Travel Show page 18

Stonecroft pages 46-47

Glas Avalon Master Builder page 28

Mission 34 Assured Communities page 27

Stonekeep Merge Developments page 68

Verve Fram/Slokker Developments page 37

Hunter House Streetside Developments page 48

Mosaic Brookfield Residential page 33

Sunset Ridge JaymanBUILT page 11

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