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SHOW HOME PROFILES
Westman Village’s Reflection Estate Condominiums bring highend style to lakeside living
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Fall in love with Homes by Avi’s The McGregor
Yearly spring cleaning habits for an uncluttered lifestyle
Coveted southwest location gets new community with The Rise
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Finalists for 2016 SAM Awards announced
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Set your backyard a-twitter with whimsical birdfeeders and wind chimes
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Spring into action
March Madness may rule the month in collegiate basketball in the U.S. but the insanity of keeping up with all the show home openings and community launches in Calgary lasts us the entire season. At least it feels that way. Like every year, New Home Living has been in the thick of it, covering everything from new show homes to new communities to keep our readers informed of what’s happening. You can get a glimpse of the frenetic activity in our Facebook page and on Twitter and Instagram etc. (and in the corresponding social media platforms of our sister publication, Condo Living). Follow us on-line, where we expand our conversation beyond just homes and communities. In this issue, we start by tipping our hats off to Trico Homes, which is celebrating 25 great years as one of Calgary’s most recognized home builders. They have not only proven themselves as a renowned builder of condos, townhomes and single-family homes, but as a responsible corporate citizen as well, interested not in just building homes but in strengthening the bonds of community, too. For our show home profiles, we stuck with the community of Mahogany in the southeast where we walk through Homes by Avi’s magnificent McGregor, an estate family home done right if there ever was one. We also discover the benefits of living in Westman Village’s ultra luxury Reflection Estate Condominiums, which truly represents world-class living in a world-class community. For our community profiles, we have Evanston in the north by Qualico Communities. It is on the verge of completion and is one of Calgary’s newest established communities where top-line amenities such as schools, shopping and entertainment are already all existing and readily at hand. Then there’s The Rise by Bri-Mor Developments, a new semi-estate community going up in the much-sought–after southwest. The biggest difference with The Rise is that it is a new community where all the easy-living amenities are already on hand as it is jus off the vibrant 85th Street S.W. corridor. Spring is also the time when we celebrate the SAM Awards and we have a partial list of the sinle-family and community awards here. Good luck to all the finalists! Spring is indeed something to look forward to. But something else to look forward to is the Medical Travel Show coming up later this year, find out all about this show that reveals to Calgarians the numerous health and medial opportunities available here and abroad. It is a very busy spring, but it’s good to be busy. Hope to bump into you in one of the events we cover this season.
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DID YOU KNOW you could hear spring come to life in your backyard? The whimsy of wind chimes certainly brings a tuneful sound to the season, but even more telling is the music of birdsong. Bird feeders and birdhouses bring this kind of cheery chirping to your private outdoor spaces, and you’d likely see the first robin of spring ahead of everyone else. NL
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A silver anniversary
Trico Homes celebrates its past, looks to the future as it marks 25th anniversary
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he world has seen tremendous changes in the past quarter of a century. Technology has evolved to the point that it’s almost magic and has drastically changed the way we live our lives. Calgary itself has seen a tremendous transformation over those years, but one thing that has remained the same in the face of these sweeping changes is how Trico Homes continues to conduct its business. Trico Homes is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. Throughout this 25-year period, the award-winning home builder has continually improved on its methods, processes and designs in producing some of the city’s most innovative and stylish single-family homes, townhomes and condos. What hasn’t changed is the way the company treats not only its customers, but its employees as well. After all, the company is named after its core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Community and Opportunity, which have been the bedrock of its corporate culture. Trico Founder & CEO Wayne Chiu (left) receives the prestigious Order of Canada. Those values come from their founder and CEO, Wayne Chiu, who is passionate about supporting philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility and creating shared value for the community that has been so welcoming and supportive of Wayne and his business. Wayne Chiu emigrated from Hong Kong in 1982 and started Trico Homes in 1992. “I am blessed and honoured that an immigrant such as myself was able to have the opportunity to build a business in a country like Canada that treasures multiculturalism and diversity. I believe Canada’s policies provide new immigrants with the opportunity to become successful citizens and make valuable contributions to our economy and society. Trico has built in all quadrants of Calgary and its surrounding municipalities, and the company has increased their product offerings from single-family homes to all types of multi-family homes. Today, Trico builds in 15 communities, offering Calgarians with a wide array of
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well-designed, value-added homes. From condos, townhomes, semi-attached homes (duplexes), detached garage homes, move-up and semi-estate homes, Trico has a product to fit a variety of lifestyles. Success for them, however, is not only about numbers and percentages like sales, revenues, permits and buildings. “I believe success is also about the impact an organization can make by creating business opportunities through addressing issues challenging society today,” Wayne says. “As a child growing up with limited means, I learned from a very young age to share with my family and siblings. The city I grew up in the 1950s and ‘60s was very poor and experienced many social issues. When I was about 10 years old I remember feeling very thankful
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for receiving a hot lunch at school each day. One day I was very surprised to learn that the hot lunches were provided from a group belonging to a Canadian church. This experience stayed with me and planted a small seed that has inspired me to become a philanthropist and life-long advocate of giving back and helping others.” Trico has had its share of success with a slew of industry awards and public acclaim, but that is not how they measure success. “Throughout Trico’s journey, the company has experienced many ups and downs which have all helped to shape and evolve the organization, and most importantly to keep us humble,” Wayne says. “One of the biggest challenges in the early years was attracting the best employees to work for Trico Homes. I knew creating a strong culture would be the foundation for creating a successful company. I remembered a quote by Stephen R. Covey that resonated with me
and it said, “Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.” This is why Trico was named one of the nation’s best employer in 2016. For the seventh year in a row, Trico Homes was recognized as one Trico’s staff building a home in of Canada’s Best Workplaces Tijuana, Mexico with Homes of Hope. by Great Place to Work Institute Canada, a global research, consulting and training firm that helps organizations identify, create and sustain great workplaces through the development of high-trust workplace cultures. Trico Homes has also been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Women in Canada for the second year running! “This year’s Best Workplaces are Canada’s leaders in building high-trust organizational cultures and advancing best-in-class management practices to fully engage their workforces, delight their customers and contribute to their communities, says Jose Tolovi Neto, Managing Partner, Great Place to Work Institute Canada. That feeling of belonging is immediately felt when you enter Trico’s corporate
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From the potlucks and Elliot’s prized baked goods to the Chinese buns, the samosas and of course the Chicken on the Way that magically appears in the kitchen many weekday afternoons, it’s no wonder Trico feels like home.
Annual Stampede Breakfast hosted by Trico’s construction crew.
office, the first thing you will see is a large plaque where the company’s core values are proudly displayed. These values guide the organization in their everyday decisions. The “Trico Spirit” extends through the corridors and beyond the walls of the office. Trico employees are a tight-knit and passionate crew who work closely together with the common goal of providing every homeowner with the best possible home and experience before, during and after their build. This dedication and commitment goes beyond their staff and customers, to include the entire Calgary community. “Their passion extends beyond the day to day work and into the core of the company’s culture. The camaraderie and “We have worked with Trico for over two decades team spirit is clearly visible through the and I can honestly say our organization is lively kitchen conversations, the employee- most proud of the relationship we have with led fitness classes, the Trigons Dragon Trico Homes,” says Nadeem Esmail of Classic Boat team and hockey team, the Kitchens. construction team’s annual Stampede Trico is well prepared to meet the challengBreakfast, the Chinese New Year es that come its way, and has thrived through celebration and volunteer work with the rollercoaster economy of Alberta of the community partners like Kids Cancer past 25 years. In 2017, the company has a Care and GlobalFest. diverse array of projects in the works. They The whole Trico family According to a study by Cornell are on the way to finish their Viridian multi-famloading trucks with donations University, groups that eat together ily development in the northwest, and have for the Calgary & Veterans Food Bank. perform better together and food has just launched Verona and are about to open certainly become a staple of the Trico culture. New employees are quickly exposed Wentworth Point townhome project this year to the “Trico Ten”; which refers to the number of pounds most employees gain after too. So what’s next for Trico? Tom Chisholm, their first six months at Trico. From the potlucks and Elliot’s prized baked goods to the Chinese buns, the samosas and of course the Chicken on the Way that President, adds, “continue to raise the bar in magically appears in the kitchen many weekday afternoons, it’s no wonder Trico our pursuit to be a leader in product development feels like home. and innovation. It starts within, with the right As members of Trico’s extended family, the contractors and suppliers experience team and the market intelligence to stay relevant the “Trico Spirit” firsthand. Each year Trico hosts a trade dinner to give thanks to and create value for our homeowners, and their valued partners, share success stories and talk about goals for the coming year. create pride for our partners and employees.” n Trico’s Dragon Boat Team working up a sweat.
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LUXURY by the LAKE Westman Village’s Reflection Estate Condominiums bring high-end style to lakeside living n WRITTEN BY Pepper Rodriguez
ABOVE Westman Village fronts the 63-acre Mahogany Lake, the largest in the city, and the Reflection Estate Condominiums get the front seat to the spectacular views. Some suites even have direct access to the beach through a basement walkout.
LEFT Each home is designed with entertainment in mind, and open concept main floor and tall ceilings (some going up to 12-feet) provide a cozy atmosphere to host parties. But the undeniable functionality is apparent in the efficient way the wall mounted appliances in the kitchen lends to the flow. “Your home reflects your lifestyle and at Reflection, you can upsize your life without compromising how or where you live,” Vos says.
RIGHT Durable, sturdy, and undeniably sexy, the Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) used for the flooring in Reflection is a highly-sought after standard and graces the kitchen, dining, living, den and entry areas. Tile floors are used in the bathrooms and laundry, and cozy carpet in the bedrooms. There are also plenty of storage features in each home, including wall pantries.
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ESTATE STYLE LUXURY in a multifamily development setting may seem like a contradiction in terms, but the refined finish and spacious opulence of the Reflection Estate Condominiums in Westman Village will make everyone look forward to the idea of living the sunset years here. But Jayman BUILT’s Cordell Vos quickly points out that Westman Village’s Reflection isn’t just for baby boomers looking to downsize, “it’s for anyone who desires maintenance-free living, without giving up living space.” The ambitious vision for the entire Westman Village is to sculpt a lifestyle for an entire community, and across generational lines. And with the shimmering, blue mirror of Mahogany Lake as its backdrop, nothing could be sweeter. The development takes up 13-and-a-half acres of beachfront property in Mahogany, Calgary’s largest lake community. It’s a visionary project that will be made up of 887 multi-family units on build out and will include condos, active living, rental, and estate condominium components. Reflection is the epitome of luxury living in Westman Village, offering very exclusive 54 estate condominium suites in five floor plans
ranging in size from 1,528 to 2,572 square-feet. “All Reflection homes offer a minimum of two bedrooms, with optional floor plans for a two-bedroom plus den, or a three-bedroom with basement walkout fronting Lake Mahogany,” Vos adds. All suites are elegantly appointed with luxurious finishes and spacious living areas. Homes boast airy 10-foot high ceilings (penthouses have 12-foot ceilings), built-in appliances complete with gas cooktops, spacious outdoor terraces (some homes with two outdoor spaces), triple pane low E windows, a rough-in for future solar panels plus many additional comforts including in-floor heating, heated double attached garages, and central air conditioning. All Reflection homes also come with a heated double attached garage. Residents don’t only get the best lakeside living opportunities in Westman Village, but also get exclusive access to the 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Village Centre Club, which will have a rec centre, two swimming pools, a two-storey water slide, indoor garden and library, among various other amenities. “this will be the heart of the community where you can interact with your neighbours, bring your friends and family, and where new friendships can happen,” Vos says. Construction has started at Westman Village and it may be a good idea to purchase now to avail of pre-construction prices. Interested parties can visit their sales centre at the specially designed Discovery Centre at the Jayman BUILT offices in Douglasdale in the southeast.
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fast facts DEVELOPMENT: Westman Village COMMUNITY: Mahogany STYLE: Reflection Estate Condominiums. Westman Village also offers apartment condos, rentals, and assisted living facilites. SIZES: Reflection Estate Condominiums are from 1,531 to 2,625 sq. ft. PRICES: Reflection estate condos are from $729,000 to $1.3 million, plus GST. SALES CENTRE: Jayman BUILT Centre, 100, 3132-118th Ave. S.E. HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m. Closed Fridays. Weekends noon to 5 p.m.
ABOVE Westman Village is a community within a community and the best part of living here is that residents get to fully enjoy the four-season resort lifestyle afforded in this multi-awarded community. “Beyond homes and amenities, what we really offer at Westman Village is a more connected lifestyle that allows residents to build more moments for their life.
WEBSITE: www.westmanvillage.com
ABOVE A cantilevered gas fireplace next to an entertainment centre brings a cozy elegance to the home, but the entire Westman Village community itself is just as cozy. “We are a walkable community with boutique retail shops for all your needs, and two amazing restaurants including Chairman’s Steakhouse. We even offer escape from the cold winter months with our connecting underground passage system and +15 Walkways.
LEFT Reflection present single-level living at a whole new level. Luxurious details articulate these homes, from soaring interior ceiling heights and design, to the spacious terrace(s) that allow outdoor entertaining, and lots of natural sunlight in to the home. Homeowners can indulge in a comforting and welcoming floor plan, complemented by the incredible scenery just outside the windows NL
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BELOW The A-Frame elevation of The McGregor certainly makes it stand out even in the lovely streetscape of Mahogany. Its smooth stucco exterior with lots of detailing give it an executive feel. The McGregor fits on 36-foot-wide lots and are usually from 3,114 to 3,118 square-feet.
MODERN ROMANCE Fall in love with Homes by Avi’s The McGregor n WRITTEN BY
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THERE’S A LOT to love in the lake community of Mahogany, and when you step into Homes by Avi’s spectacular McGregor show home you’ll fall in love hard with its contemporary take on a cottage-by-the-lake lifestyle. The 3,140-square-foot show home is part of Mahogany’s Reserve Collection of Lakeside Estate homes, and Homes by Avi pulled out all the stops to create a modern masterpiece that any family will love. It has the same perfect combination of grace and functionality that any of the award-winning home builder’s models have, but the dramatic style and finish of the show home itself is beyond compare. “People come in and look at the efficient use of the space, and the openness of the main floor with its dramatic open-to-above living room and they instantly fall in love with the home,” says area manager, Staci Stryker.
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It is a three-car garage two-storey home with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, but it is the creative and innovative use of all its available living space that has captured the imagination of buyers who have made The McGregor one of Homes by Avi’s best sellers in Mahogany. “I think this is the first time that The McGregor was used as a show home and our designers certainly outdid themselves in presenting the home in the best way possible,” Stryker says. “There are certainly lots of design elements and flourishes that have made it stand out and be top-of-mind among buyers.” The show home is priced to sell at $1.07 million, including GST. It is quite the steal considering all the upgrades that are part of the package, including quartz countertops not only in the kitchen and bathrooms but in the stylishly efficient T-shape double table in the home office on the main floor. “We’ll be opening new show homes in Mahogany in spring and we can’t wait to show visitors what those will have in store,” Stryker adds. Homes by Avi’s Lakeside Estate homes in Mahogany start from the $700,000s.
LEFT Elegance and creativity mix in The McGregor show home’s update on the lake cottage. It has an edgy, contemporary vibe topped by the open-to-above great room and the thoroughly modern fireplace. But the stately walnut hardwood flooring throughout the main floor that continues through to the open riser staircase brings a rustic continuity that creates a strong visual impact.
ABOVE The dining room is sandwiched between the kitchen and the backyard beyond, and ties in the indoor-outdoor entertaining capabilities of The McGregor. Nine-foot ceilings and sliding glass doors bring in plenty of natural lighting to the interior, and the chic lighting fixtures and waterfall design of the centre island bring a sense of modernity. BELOW The exquisite home office design of the flex room in the main floor makes anyone wish they can work at home. A custom built T-shaped double desks with quartz top makes for an excellent workspace where children do their schoolwork, and parents can do their own homework — like preparing taxes — in relative ease and comfort. “The hints of green throughout the home give it a natural, calming hue,” Stryker says.
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ABOVE The smart and functional design of the kitchen sparkles with quartz countertops on the centre island and perimeter counters, smooth glass tiles in a herringbone pattern for the full length backsplash, and floating cabinetry in high-gloss finish with under-lighting. “It’s a special place to entertain,” Stryker says. APRIL 2017 NE W HOME LIVING
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RIGHT There is a Zen-like calmness in the master ensuite preserved by its welllit spaciousness. The luxurious ceramic tile flooring and the hanging vanities at each side of the deep soaker tub combine to create an aura of relaxation. Pressure balance valves in all showers and taps eliminate the need to run water to achieve the desired temperature.
fast facts BUILDER: Homes by Avi COMMUNITY: Mahogany STYLE: Triple garage estate home SIZE: From 3,114 to 3,118 sq. ft. PRICE: The McGregor show home is for sale for $1.07 million, including GST. Homes by Avi estate models in Mahogany start from the $700,000s. ADDRESS: 39 Masters Pointe S.E. HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.homesbyavi.com
ABOVE The 10-millemetre glass panes of the open-riser staircase raise the feeling of openness of the home and bring an art gallery vibe to the proceedings. “At Homes by Avi, we focus on functional floor plans that offer every convenience and make sense to growing families. It’s all about providing better value by design,” Stryker says.
RIGHT One can almost hear the James Bond theme song as you venture through the playfully funky design of the bonus room. The gorgeous tray ceiling overhead with the border pot lights, the delightfully retro built-in entertainment centre and the sexy curved sectional sofa create a mod feel, where only a Vesper Martini — shaken, not stirred — is the only thing missing. NL
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THE RISE SHINES Coveted southwest location gets new community with The Rise n WRITTEN BY
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C A LGA R I A NS H AV E H A D a long love affair with the city’s southwest, preferring this quadrant more than any other to build their homes and live their lives in. The problem had always been that supply of residential homes here never seems to quite keep up with demand, and what’s available are usually at a premium price far above most families’ budget. The Rise at West Grove Estates brings a new opportunity to live in the southwest, and live in a way that not only offers stylishly affordable and well-designed homes, but in a truly connected community that engenders family-first values. And who would understand the needs of families better than a familyrun developer, such as Bri-mor Developments? “Bri-mor is family-owned,we conduct business based on family values, and the we take these values to heart when building new communities,” says Bri-mor Managing Director, Aleem Dhanani. “The Rise at West Grove Estates has been designed to fully meet all lifestyle needs of families.” The Rise at West Grove Estates is a continuation of their hit community West Grove Estates, nominated as top five communities in Canada. The overall development comprises of almost 20 hectares of land (11.3 hectares in The Rise and 7.72 hectares at West Grove Estates) and will have a total of just under 300 homes (200 at The Rise). Located just off Bow Trail and 85th Street S.W. in the community of West Springs, The Rise offers semi-estate homes from the $700,000s. The Show home Grand Opening is on Saturday, April 8 at 12:00pm,
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and the excitement is quite palpable. “We already have more than 100 lots serviced, and customers have already begun to choose their lots, design their homes and make their purchase.” Dhanani says. The incredible pace of interest to date is driven by the community’s wholistic design. “The principle design theme of the Rise allows residents to Connect, Engage and Escape,” Dhanani says. “We want residents to experience this community in everyway.” The Rise shares over seven acres of green space and 763 linear metres of pathway with West Grove Estates and these connect to more than 800 kilometres in regional pathways. “The ample amount of choice in greenspaces allows neighbours to engage with one another,” Dhanani says. “We already have tot lots and playgrounds for kids to enjoy, as well as ‘partici-park’ exercise stations located by the pathways that encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for everyone. Along with park benches that are provided, these provide an environment for active engagement among the community, too. The Rise is also located close to major thoroughfares that allow for an easy escape, connecting families to the mountains just an hour away or for a night of entertainment downtown that’s only 15 minutes down the road. ” No other new community can boast the dazzling array of easy-living amenities that already exist around The Rise. The whole of the 85th Street S.W. corridor is replete with shopping, groceries, dining,entertainment
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and recreational amenities. The Rise is bookended by the Aspen Landing Shopping Centre off 17th Avenue S.W. and Bri-mor’s own West 85th Street commercial centre near Bow Trail. 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. Brimor is even more excited now to bring the perfect location for families to dine casually as well with Boston Pizza planning to open later this year — West 85th really does have it it all. “Schools are also already established in the area from public to separate to charter schools, together with an abdunance of early childhood education centres like Kids U providing just what young families are looking for,” he adds. Asides from its terrific location, Bri-mor has partnered with two of Calgary’s most renowned builders: Albi Luxury by Brookfield Residential, and Cedarglen Homes, bringing the developer builder relationship even closer together. The 200 homes comprising The Rise will all be double front-attached garage semiestate homes starting from 2,000 square-feet. They will be on lots ranging in size primarily from 34- to 38-feet wide and start from the $700,000s. “There isn’t anywhere else on the Westside of Calgary where you can buy a home of comparable quality, size and in a
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community with such value, at this price,” Dhanani says. Having a new community located this close to high-end amenities is rare, says Cedarglen sales and marketing manager, Allison Harvie. “Calgary’s becoming this place with great new restaurants ramping up but very seldom do you find them in areas like this — where you can just walk to them,” she tells New Home Living, adding that convenience is typically only seen COMMUNITY: The Rise at West Grove downtown. Estates Albi’s Justin Castelino agrees the DEVELOPER: Bri-mor Developments location is a draw. “Really, the west BUILDERS: Albi Luxury by Brookfield side itself, people love it here because Residential, Cedarglen Homes it’s an amenity-rich area. There’s the STYLE: Two-storey attached garage LRT, the recreation centre, shopping, semi-estate homes groceries and restaurants all within a SIZE: Two-storey from 2,000 sq. ft. and stone’s throw.” 1,250 for a bungalow Dhanani says the five architectural PRICE: Starts in the $700,000s styles and the strict controls they have DIRECTIONS: From Bow Trail going west, a) in The Rise — including Tudor, Arts and turn right on 85th Street, right on Crafts and Prairie style — completes Wentworth Drive which becomes 11th the estate community feel. “The whole avenue and follow the signs, or b) right on community will stand out from an Old Banff Coach Road and left on 73rd architectural viewpoint, and the Hardie Street board and smooth stucco exteriors with HOURS: Showhome Grand Opening on 200 square-feet of stone accents will Saturday April 8, 12 to 5 p.m. make each home look sharp,” he adds. Showhomes open now Mondays to Dhanani says The Rise is essentially Thursdays, 2 to 8 p.m. and weekends and the last new inner-city community with holidays, 12 to 5p.m. countless nearby amenities and quick WEB: www.risewestgroveestates.com access to downtown and the mountains. “The Rise at West Grove Estates is carefully designed to appeal to buyers seeking the ultimate work-life balance. Only 10 kilometres to downtown, less than an hour to the Rockies, walking distance to retail amenities, surrounded by tier one recreation and education centres and the ability to escape the city both within their home and throughout over seven acres if green space within the community. It is a beautiful place to connect, engage and escape.” NL
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ife is full of trade-offs. Eat your veggies; get dessert. Indulge Designate means you decide to keep something too much; suffer the hangover. Greet spring’s arrival; clean the and commit to finding a place for it. Donate, house. While that last one offers a great reward — especially my personal favourite, obviously means you when we sometimes see snow into May — it does come at a send useable items in decent condition off to price. Chores are called chores for a reason: they’re chore-ish. But a charity that will welcome them. Dump, of weigh a clean, airy, sunlight-filled house against a few hours’ toil and course, means sending things to the landfill it’s well worth the effort. Of course, there’s nothing saying you can’t — but please only do this as a last resort and rely on a bit of help, particularly when it contributes to your overall with items that can’t be recycled. quality of life. The following are a few things I’ve found that help make Bear in mind, though, that Triple D is a sysbearing down on spring cleaning just a little more, well, bearable. tem and not a miracle, so you will still have On the whole, North Americans are burdened with too much ‘stuff’ things to organize and store. Forget utilitarian so de-cluttering is always Step One. The tried-and-true Triple D meth- plastic totes, though: clever concealment is od — Designate, Donate, Dump — is a great way of dealing with this. all about integrating stored goods into your
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décor scheme. Hiding clutter in plain sight is an excellent solution and more and more manufacturers are clueing into this. And, although storage tables are not a new concept, it seems the ability to do them in a sleek and non-obvious way has eluded many. Crate & Barrel is not among them. Their Tourney Square Coffee Table is a study in transitional simplicity, a design that could work equally well in contemporary or “soft” traditional settings their Sweet Orange and Lime Stainless Steel Cleaner all day it’s so fresh and authentic and the Orange and and even splice in nicely with midcentury motifs. Despite its crisp, Cinnamon All-purpose Disinfectant smells like a year spare design, this model boasts not one but two capacious drawers as well as an open lower shelf perfect for stacked books, magazines or of Christmas mornings in one spray. Clean Conscience even a discreet tray-full of chargers and remotes. As an added bonus, goods are available locally at Amaranth Market’s Central the Tourney features two pull-out ledges on either end to provide and Calgary South locations or online at www.cleanconadditional surface area or accommodate casual noshing in a pinch. science.ca. By the time you have completed the above exercises Though more rugged in character, their Tucker Rectangular Trunk is a wonder of utility, offering two very generous interior (Mother Nature willing) the season should have shifted compartments (large enough to hold folded throws or even small to warm-up mode. Be sure to get out and enjoy it while toss cushions) and a handy tray for snack runs to the kitchen. Alyou can, as next month we’re talking gardens and you’ll though heftier than the Tourney, the Tucker still maintains an air then be busy with yard work. Happy spring! NL of discretion in repose and is a perfect fit for rustic, industrial or TOP LEFT A bench can be pressed into service in the most country-tinged spaces. stylish way, especially if it’s the Clarke Storage model Similarly, double-duty ottomans have gotten a bad rap due to lackfrom Pier 1. luster design efforts in the past. The Clarke Storage Bench from Pier TOP RIGHT Seagrass baskets, as seen in this Holtom 1 is what I refer to as “deep and delicious” when it comes to storage Antique White Double Chest from Pier 1, are a charming furniture. Unlike its unremarkable cousins, which are essentially way to stow your stuff, especially if the vibe in the room is breezy and beachy. featureless upholstered slabs, the Clarke is dressy enough to hold its own in a living room or formal entry hall and has capacity to BELOW Created just up the road in St. Albert, Alberta, spare. The nailhead detail gives it just enough edge while the hardy Clean Conscience products are fantastic tools to have in linen-look poly upholstery also makes it durable enough to use in your arsenal for spring cleaning. Mother Nature would approve. kid-accessed spaces. As far as general storage pieces go, Pier 1’s Holtom Double Chest offers a more relaxed, beachy vibe (especially in the antique white finish) with exposed seagrass baskets that exude charm while concealing clutter. A pair of them would be great flanking a rough-hewn fireplace but would work equally well in a mudroom, laundry or walk-in closet setting. A de-cluttered home is all well and good but tidy doesn’t necessarily mean clean. That said, the important thing to remember is that clean doesn’t smell like anything, most certainly not chemically conjured roses or fake citrus. The best cleaning products smell like the sum of their parts and Mother Nature always provides the best ingredients. Unlike other natural, eco-friendly items on the ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David Crosson is a freelance design writer market that don’t work and principal of the David Crosson Design Collective. He is a well and require a second frequent media commentator on matters of life and style as well as mortgage to purchase, Clean a regular guest on CTV Morning Live. For more of his design ideas, Conscience products out of visit www.dc-dc.ca St. Albert are both effective and affordable. I could sniff
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ike the bears’ porridge in Goldilocks, antiques are sometimes hot and sometime cold — but if you’re an avid collector, there are a lot of options today where you can find one that’s just right. The ‘hot’ antique craze of years gone by is gone. No more making your whole home look like great Grandma’s parlour or even like the rustic cabin escape you had as a child with weathered paint peeling off surfaces and rough-hewn log tables. But antique and vintage pieces are still treasured, say the experts. “Certainly, the interest in antique furnishings has changed from the height of the market 15-20 years ago,” says Kevin King, owner of Hall’s Auction Services, which holds auctions approximately once a month. “No longer are people dedicating entire rooms or multiple rooms to antiques, but we find our clients are quite successfully mixing in quality antique pieces with more modern, even very contemporary, spaces.” Vintage furniture and décor items from the ‘70s and ‘80s are particularly popular, says a part-owner of Calgary Furniture Exchange, where approximately half of the items for sale are consignment furniture and home décor items. “We find the antique and vintage china cabinets and hutches are probably the most popular to sell,” says Debbie Skalicky. “We are also selling them to a much younger age group — people in their 30s and 40s.” And it’s easier today with unique ways to add interest to your décor. “These days a household is no longer required to
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be ‘matchy-matchy’,” says Skalicky. Indeed, says King, “We find that people are currently seeking out smaller and more unusual items. The large, 12-seat dining room suite is increasingly difficult to place in today’s market, but an Art Nouveau art glass vase or Georgian sterling pipe box is contested by clients in ever-increasing values.” A big part of the retro craze is the return of vinyl records. Once just a forgotten reminder of the pre-digital age, phonographs are once again all the rage. You can find these second-hand turntables and old LP records themselves for cheap at your local pawn shop or music specialty stores like Sloth and Melodiya in the southwest or Turn It Up and Revival Records and Collectibles in the northwest. Antique buffs and collectors are always looking for just the right piece to add to their treasures. So, where are they finding them? Obviously, antique sales and used furniture stores are a great place to start — but you’ll need to keep an eye out for just the pieces you’re looking for since they’re one-of-a-kind items. “Auctions bring a great selection of unique items to the market in one place,” King says. “Often these items have been purchased across many decades, countries and continents. Where else can a person go to look at an 18th Century Chinese bronze teapot and a mid-20th Century credenza at the same time?” Join up with auction sites online to get advance notice of upcoming sales. At Hall’s, for example, as well as regular sales, they have themed sales that may be of particular interest to you. And do your homework if authenticity of the item is important to you. “There are many more resources available to individuals online now than ever before,” says King. At Hall’s online site (www.hallsauction.com ), for instance, a ‘prices realized’ feature allows clients to browse through more than five years of auction items. “Check signatures, etchings, markings,” says Skalicky.
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Habitat’s extensive inventory consists of new building materials and supplies donated by industry. “Most of the furniture and appliances are donated by individuals, although furniture from malls, hotels and restaurants comes in occasionally as well,” Brunton says. “Industry donations can sometimes mean great deals on quality materials. Lots of businesses have discovered how donating to the ReStore helps their bottom line. When they have discontinued lines or colours, or extra unusable inventory of materials, paint or flooring, donating to the ReStore reduces their warehousing costs and eliminates cost of disposal.” And there’s more. “Not only can you shop at ReStore, buy you can donate, too, and donating helps both you and Habitat,” says Bill Brunton, vice-president marketing and external relations for Habitat Southern Alberta. “You get a charitable tax receipt for a donation worth more than $150 and, at the same time, you are helping Habitat families. And yes, you can arrange a ReStore truck pick up.” Hall’s Auction donates its services to approximately 20 charity auctions a year as well. However you look at it, finding just the right pieces to perfect your new home purchase is a win. Happy hunting. NL
“It’s hard to tell on a lot of items, so research is important.” And talk to the store/owner/auction house that is offering the item for sale. “There is often a story about many of the pieces that is not immediately apparent,” says King. New and used furniture stores are great places to find treasures, or even to find practical, quality furniture, especially if the budget is tight after buying your home. “Going to small-town stores is also a great idea,” Skalicky says. “They all have great treasures — and of course, Kijiji is a great start.” Several shops are run by charities, offering people more opportunities to find just the right items for their homes — and they have a dual purpose. You’re also helping others by spending money there. One of the biggest and most well-known is Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, where there is not only gently-used furniture and home décor items, but appliances and brand-new building materials and supplies. It’s the perfect spot to find material to build extra shelves, change-up the colour of the walls or begin a basement development. APRIL 2017 NE W HOME LIVING
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Expert advice on out-of-country treatment
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he Medical Travel Show is the only consumer show of its kind in Western Canada, offering one-stop-shopping for a variety of out-of-country medical and dental procedures. Medical Tourism is a growing trend, says Norma Robertson, co-owner/founder of Source Media Group, producers of the Medical Travel Show, with people choosing to travel for cosmetic surgery, dentistry, cancer treatments, reproductive procedures, and more. “Experts predict that the ‘medical tourism’ industry is only going increase in popularity. We’re presenting The Medical Travel Show to give Albertans the opportunity to meet face-to-face with medical professionals from around the world as well as medical tourism consultants.” Robertson, who travels to Cancun for much of her own dentistry, started Calgary’s Medical Travel Show and accompanying magazine, Destination Travel, to help spread awareness to consumers about the medical tourism industry. “I’ve had work done in the past, and I think people need more opportunity to do their homework. I’ve had good and bad experiences, mostly good, and I’m hoping to provide people another source for more information,” says Robertson. Last year, The Medical Travel show had representatives for dental, stem cell, and bariatric procedures. This year, Robertson is hoping to have an even wider variety of medical practice representatives at the show. “We are approaching people of different types of practices — such as plastic surgery and fertility. We have a hospital out of Cancun (Galenia) already confirmed.” Doctors and medical service representatives from around the world will be in Calgary to discuss facilities and procedures and meet potential patients. There’s a speaker series as well as a chance to meet one-on-one. The show will also have facilitators present and available to help co-ordinate and book your whole trip for you — from booking flights and accommodations, right through to selecting a hospital and doctor. There are three main reasons people are choosing to travel for medical procedures, says Robertson. • COST: Even after factoring in the cost of flights and hotel for you and your caregiver (as it is usually recommended to bring someone with you), the price is often still a quarter of what the procedure would cost here. • SHORTER WAIT TIMES: Depending on the surgery, procedure, or treatment, some patients are put on months-years long waiting lists in Canada before being able to see their specialist or surgeon. For that reason, many people are choosing to travel elsewhere and have the procedure done sooner. • AVAILABILITY: Some procedures or treatments are not yet available in Canada, or they are not covered under the patient’s plan or healthcare.
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Popular medical tourism destinations include Costa Rica, India, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, and United States. Each destination has its own pros and cons, and specialties. For example, Brazil is a top choice for plastic surgery, followed closely by Thailand. Mexico is known for dental work and weight loss procedures and, of course, is relatively convenient for Canadians. While there are plenty of benefits to medical travel, there are things to consider before booking a flight and surgery. Robertson urges you to do your research before you go. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor beforehand. Also, know how long your recovery time is going to be — and if you should be on an airplane shortly after your surgery. “Different hospitals offer different levels of post-surgery care,” says Robertson, “and it is important to research and make sure you are choosing the best location, hospital, and doctor to fit your needs.” The Medical Travel Show will take place October 20-21, 2017 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary. For more information visit www.medicaltravelshow.ca. Admission and parking are free, and tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com NL
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t is time once again to honour some of Calgary’s best in the new home industry, and this year proves how resilient the community has been in the face of the economic slowdown. BILD Calgary Region is pleased to announce the 78 finalists for the 2016 SAM Awards. With close to 800 entries, the economy did not suppress member enthusiasm to compete for 60 industry awards. Winners of individual categories plus five prestigious Grand SAM Awards will be announced April 8, 2017 at the SAM Awards Gala to be held at the Telus Convention Centre. “For three decades the SAM Awards have demonstrated the determination and innovation of member companies, and this year will be no different,” says Shane Wenzel, chair of the SAM committee. “This year we celebrate the SAM Award’s 30th anniversary and the first Awards for BILD Calgary Region, the new identity of the association.” Here is a partial list of this year’s finalists. For the complete listing, go to www.chbacalgary.com.
DEVELOPER AWARDS SHOW HOME PARADE OF THE YEAR
• Brookfield Residential Symons Gate Parade • Genstar Development Partnership Walden Phase 28 Single Family Show Home Parade • Heritage Pointe Properties, a division of Upper Lakes Group Inc. Artesia at Heritage Pointe Show Home Parade of the Year • Hopewell Residential Management LP Mahogany - Paired Parade by Hopewell Residential • La Vita Land Inc., a division of Calbridge Homes Ltd. DV2 Fireside Phase 8 Parade
NEW COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR
• Bordeaux Developments Corporation Harmony, Rocky View County • Dream Development Vista Crossing • Genstar Development Partnership Savanna New Community of the Year
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• Walton Development and Management LP Cornerstone - New Community of the Year 2016 • Wenzel Developments Inc., a division of Shane Homes Ltd. Midtown Community of the Year - APEX & Wenzel Developments
COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – CITY OF CALGARY
• Brookfield Residential Auburn Bay • Brookfield Residential Cranston’s Riverstone • Genstar Development Partnership Walden • Hopewell Residential Management LP Mahogany by Hopewell Residential • WestCreek Developments Ltd. Legacy
COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – CALGARY REGION
• Bordeaux Developments Corporation Harmony
• Dream Development Vista Crossing • Heritage Pointe Properties, a division of Upper Lakes Group Inc. Artesia at Heritage Pointe • La Vita Land Inc., a division of Calbridge Homes Ltd. Fireside of Cochrane • La Vita Land Inc., a division of Calbridge Homes Ltd. The Willows of River Heights
INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS BEST INNOVATION: IDEA/PRODUCT
• All Weather Windows Ltd. Horizon 7100 • Astoria Homes Ltd. Digital Signage • Cardel Lifestyles (Panamount Inc.) Independent Air Ventilation System • Morrison Homes Home School • Stonetile (Canada) Ltd. UrbanStone Launch
n industry news NEW HOME AWARDS BEST NEW HOME – UP TO $274,999
• Douglas Homes Ltd. Cascade, 143 River Heights Green, Cochrane • Homes by Dream, a division of Dream Development Parker 101 Vista Drive, Crossfield • Jayman BUILT The Avid in Cornerstone, 1071 Cornerstone Street N.E. • Jayman BUILT The Sonata in Cornerstone, 1075 Cornerstone Street N.E., • Sterling Homes Shelby 3 in Cornerstone, 1064 Cornerstone Street N.E.
BEST NEW HOME – $275,000-$324,999
• Calbridge Homes Ltd. The Auburn, 19 Emberside Garden. Cochrane • Douglas Homes Ltd. Mount Rundle, 128 Sundown Grove, Cochrane • Jayman BUILT The Reunite, 28 Auburn Glen Close S.E. • ReidBuilt Homes The Maple in Fireside, 8 Emberside Glen, Cochrane • Stepper Homes Ltd. The Valley, Private
BEST NEW HOME – $325,000-$374,999
• ReidBuilt Homes The Aydon 2 – Vista Crossing, 18 Amery Crescent, Crossfield • Stepper Homes Ltd. The Cypress Falls, Private • Stepper Homes Ltd. The Galveston Prairie, Private • Stepper Homes Ltd. The Horizon, Private • Treehouse Developments Ltd. Parkside in Highland Park, Private
• ReidBuilt Homes Lakeside 2 – Bayside, 1335 Bayside Road, Airdrie • Stepper Homes Ltd. The Hampton, Private
BEST NEW HOME – $550,000-$619,999
• Broadview Homes The Huntington in Harmony, Private • Crystal Creek Homes Inc. The Berkshire II, 404 Auburn Shores Landing S.E. • Crystal Creek Homes Inc. The Kingsley II, Private • Homes by Dream, a division of Dream Development Arrival Collection 30i, 389 Evansborough Way N.W. • Stepper Homes Ltd. St. Andrews 3 Show Home, 175 Boulder Creek Crescent, Langdon
BEST NEW HOME – $620,000-$719,999
• Astoria Homes Ltd. The Hemmingford Watermark at Bearspaw, 50 Watermark Road, Rocky View County • Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc. Rundle in Artesia, 13 Willow Springs Crescent, Heritage Pointe • Madison Builders Inc. Edgewater at The Point in Patterson Heights, 463 Patterson Blvd. N.W. • O2 developments, a division of Oliverio Homes The Loft in Mount Pleasant, 637 26 Avenue N.W. • Treehouse Developments Ltd. Urban Elegance in Altadore, Private
BEST NEW HOME – $720,000-$849,999
BEST NEW HOME – $375,000-$424,999
• Ashton Luxury Living Inc. The Luca, Private • Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc. Sunset Ridge Hawthorne, 19 Sundown Terrace, Cochrane • Jayman BUILT The Emerge 28, 27 Legacy Link S.E. • Morrison Homes Henderson II Show Home, 126 Cornerstone Circle N.E. • ReidBuilt Homes Evolution – Kinniburgh, 315 Kinniburgh Road, Chestermere
• Sagebrook Developments Inc. Richmond in Richmond Park, Private • Trickle Creek Custom Homes The Capilano in Watermark, Private
• Astoria Homes Ltd. The Cambridge - Watermark at Bearspaw, 43 Watermark Road, Rocky View County • Brookfield Residential Auburn Bay Custom Residence, Private • Brookfield Residential Lavello 2, 57 Legacy Mount S.E. • Calbridge Homes Ltd. The Richmond, 73 Legacy Mount S.E. • Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc. Waterford in Artesia, 106 Waters Edge Drive, Heritage Pointe
BEST NEW HOME – $1,000,000-$1,499,999
• Augusta Fine Homes, a division of NuVista Homes Ltd. The Westwood by Augusta Fine Homes, 102 Waters Edge Drive, De Winton • Capstone Custom Homes Elboya Private Residence • Morrison Homes Private Residence • Riverview Custom Homes Evolution, Private • Sterling Homes, a division of The Sterling Group Aurora in Harmony, 65 Paintbrush Park, Springbank
BEST NEW HOME – $1,500,000$2,299,999
• Brookfield Residential Riverstone Custom Residence, Private • Calbridge Homes Ltd. Private Residence • Capstone Custom Homes Britannia Drive Residence, 4208 Britannia Drive S.W. • McKinley Masters Custom Homes The Falcon, 70 Silverhorn Blvd., Rocky View County • Riverview Custom Homes Infinity, Private
BEST NEW HOME – $2,300,000 AND OVER
• McKinley Masters Custom Homes Tresco Estate, Private • Riverview Custom Homes Belvedere, Private • Rusch Projects 2010 Ltd. Cityscapes, Private • Stonebriar Crafted Homes Ltd. Stonebriar Show Home - Mount Royal, 1402 Premier Way S.W. • Stonebridge Crafted Homes The Peaks, Private
BEST NEW HOME – $425,000-$484,999
• Brookfield Residential Tevera, 16 Tuscany Valley Grove N.W. • Crystal Creek Homes Inc. The Hadleigh, 10 Rock Lake Heights • Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc. 2016 Stampede Dream Home, 13 Yarrow Gate, Springbank – Rocky View County
BEST NEW HOME – $850,000-$999,999
• Astoria Homes Ltd. Private Residence Watermark at Bearspaw • Crystal Creek Homes Inc. Private Residence • Malbec Homes & Renovations Inc. Curved Bungalow, Private
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Genstar Savanna page 46
APEX Land MountainView page 51
Harmony Park Boulder Creek page 31
Bri-Mor Developments The Rise page 26
Homes by Avi page 25 Jayman BUILT page 19
Brookfield Residential Livingston page 7
Jayman BUILT Cochrane page 35
Brookfield Residential Fireside page 20
Jayman BUILT Westman Village page 39
DREAM Vista Crossing page 40
Mattamy Homes The Garte at Hillcrest page 15
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NuVista Homes Harmony, page 30 Qualico Communities + Bordeaux Developments Evanston, page 21 Qualico Communities + Bordeaux Developments Harmony, page 3 Qualico Communities + Bordeaux Developments Ravenswood page 41 Qualico Communities + Bordeaux Developments Redstone page 4 Walton Cornerstone page 34 Westcreek Developments Legacy page 9
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By Pepper Rodriguez
United Communities becomes Anthem United RENOWNED LAND DEVELOPER United Communities has been developing land in Alberta for more than 80 years. But from henceforth it will now be operating under a new name: Anthem United. When United was formed in 1934, it was called United Management. It rebranded once, in the 1990s, when its main focus became greenfield land development. Since that time, the company has developed more than 60 communities and sold more than 20,000 lots where family homes now sit. “Our new name better reflects our relationship Steve LePan with our sister company, Vancouver-based real estate development, investment and management company, Anthem,” says Anthem United marketing director, Steve LePan. “Together with Anthem, we are a team of 300 in B.C., Alberta and Sacramento, California, with 190 projects under our
belt, including more than 10,000 homes, 6.2 million sf of commercial and 5,000 acres of land for future development across Western North America.” 2017 will be a busy year for Anthem United in the Calgary Region. Nolan Hill, one of Calgary’s fastest growing communities, is selling in its final phase. Anthem United has over 500 acres in south Calgary, and plans to launch Belmont this fall. The highly anticipated community of D’ARCY in north Okotoks will break ground this spring followed closely by Chelsea, a 316-acre development in Chestermere. Anthem United’s new name and new look is the natural progression of a company that understands building great spaces is their most important achievement. Expect the same quality, exceptional planning, and attention to detail. Anthem United is a land development and homebuilding company that strives, solves and evolves to build better spaces and stronger communities. We are Growing Places.
Livingston’s first couple TONY GEE AND Chrizzia Corpuz follow the footsteps of Calgary’s famous pioneer, Sam Livingston, as the couple became the first to buy a home in the new northeast community of Livingston. Gee and Corpuz cut the ribbon for the official grand opening of the community being developed by Brookfield Residential just off Stoney Trail and Centre Street in the northeast. With 17 new show homes, Livingston is quickly living up to its promise to change the face of this growing quadrant. One of the unique features that makes Livinsgston stand out is the art piece at the entrance of the community that kind of pays homage to Paris’ Pont des Arts bridge where visitors had attached padlocks as a sign of their love.
Calgary housing starts lower in February
Tony Gee and Chrizzia Corpuz cut the ribbon.
TOTAL HOUSING STARTS in the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) fell to 508 actual units in February 2017, a 14 per cent decline compared to the total 589 units recorded in February last year. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, single-family home starts in the city did see a rise in the same month to 296, compared to 218 in February 2016. But apartments and row house construction slid 43 per cent to 212 from 371 in the same period last year.
“We wanted to do something similar here in Livingston,”says says Jessie Seymour, senior manager of strategic marketing at Brookfield Residential. Gee and Corpuz were also the first to attach their lock here. The builder group in Livingston includes Brookfield Residential’s housing divisions, building townhomes, duplexes and single-family laned homes; Jayman BUILT and Cedarglen Homes with move-up homes; Morrison Homes, building single-family laned homes and move-up homes; street towns from Homes by Avi; and apartments from Avi Urban. Starting prices range from the upper $100,000s to the mid-$400,000s, depending on the type of home. NL
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By Marty Hope
SLOKKER WEST HEADS NORTH Georgetown at Reunion marks Slokker West’s return to Airdrie TWO YEARS OR so after putting together a private land deal, Slokker West is moving ahead with its development vision for some 12 acres of land in Airdrie. Not only is Slokker West the developer of Georgetown at Reunion, but it is also designing and building duplexes while building partner ReidBuilt Homes will handle the single-family chores. “We know that the product they are bringing to the market will be complementary to the overall community,” says Slokker West chief operating officer Tom Hong. The plan for what Hong calls an “infill” development because it is one of the final plots of land remaining in the award-winning Reunion community, created by Hopewell Residential, will ultimately consist of 68 duplexes and 52 detached homes that will have its main entrance off Veterans Boulevard. ReidBuilt is under way with construction of the single-family homes that will wrap around one side of Reunion Loop, the perimeter road of the development. ReidBuilt plans to build 31 two-storey homes with front-attached double garages priced in the $430,000 range along with another 21 with detached rear garages that will be priced in the $360,000s. Slokker West is moving along well with the construction of 38 duplexes that will take up just more than half of the land in the interior of the property, ending at a cross-street called Reunion Crossing. There are two floor-plan options for home shoppers to consider, with prices running
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from the $320,000 range. Each one has three bedrooms and two-and-ahalf baths. The Monarch model measures about 1,250 square-feet and the larger Monarch XL has 1,521 square feet. Both come with a front-attached one-car garage. He describes the duplexes as “functional and efficient, without a lot of wasted space” and explains the appealing price points. Slokker West and ReidBuilt expect to have show homes open in May. Possessions are expected to begin this summer, says Hong, adding that construction of the 38 duplexes should be completed by year-end. The remaining Slokker West property in Georgetown at Reunion will be used, for the time being, as green space. The longer-term plan envisions a 50-plus development of 30 condos in either duplex or triplex configurations. “That portion of the property, and when and what we ultimately build on it, will be driven by market demand,” says Hong. Location is a major benefit for Georgetown, with shops, schools, playgrounds, parks, coffee shops, and medical facilities nearby. Across Veterans Boulevard is the Woodside Golf Club, along with Reunion Park where amenities include barbecues, play areas, an open-air pavilion, a pathway system, and benches. The Heron Crossing elementary school that’s right in the community is also being expanded from a K-4 to a K-8, which is undoubtedly a bonus to residents.
Georgetown duplexes from Slokker West
While it continues to create Georgetown at Reunion, Slokker West is also planning to get started on another Airdrie project, Townhomes of Canals, that will be made up of 355 units and be part of the larger Canals community developed by Genesis Land Development. Slokker West has been successful with its portfolio of multi-family developments in and around Calgary that have been completed. Among them are Ravenswood Townhomes in Airdrie, Riverstone Cochrane, Chestermere Station, Silverado Townhomes in southwest Calgary, and Sagehill Village and Riverton Parkdale in northwest Calgary. As well, sales continue at AXESS at Currie Barracks and The Townhomes of Jumping Pound Ridge. NL
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.