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Evanston: a vision comes to life As Evanston comes to a close, there has never been a better time to build new in an established community
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40 Bike city
SHOW HOME PROFILES
Make a splash with designer bathroom sinks
18 Family-friendly style
NuVista Homes’ Rosewood brings fab to family home
Calgary’s evolving bicycle culture
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Baywest Homes reintroduces the beauty of the bungalow
Awards finalists
BILD Calgary Region releases the 2017 finalists for the newly branded BILD Calgary Region Awards (formerly the SAM Awards) COLUMNS
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Shane Homes’ paired homes in Legacy blend function and flair
47 Real Estate Insider 49 Around Town 54 Hope at Large
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Optimism of spring You can probably tell from my writings here that I have a very optimistic world-view. I still think spring can happen, contrary to all the nasty weather we’ve been seeing the past weeks; I still think the Flames can make it to the playoffs, notwithstanding where
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they are in the standings. It’s just my nature. At least Calgary’s housing markets seem to be bearing out my optimism, and don’t just take my word for it, listen to what our
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You can also feel the hope of spring in the air in the
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communities I go to for the stories we have in this issue.
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Qualico Communities’ Evanston is a perfect example. Our cover feature this month is still on a roll, it is almost
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complete and residents are already enjoying the tons
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Get in while you still can in the wide range of single-
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and multi-family homes that are still available (but dwindling fast). Shane Homes’ paired homes in Legacy also just opened and are attracting a wide range of buyers with their affordable stylishness in one of the most beautiful communities in the southeast. We also have NuVista Homes’ latest famiy friendly model, The Rosewood, making waves with its inherent flexibility in the previously mentioned Evanston in the northwest. While Baywest Homes’ Clearwater in Cranston’s Riverstone in the southeast brings back all the classy glamour of the bungalow, and is one of the finalists in this year’s BILD Awards (formerly SAM Awards). A list of the single-family nominees is also found in this issue. The full finalists list is on our web page www.calgaryhomelivin.com. We also have Christina Loc giving her latest tips in decorating your half-bath/powder room. She points out that this is the one room your guests will likely see the most and
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on the new designs in sinks helps in this theme. We also have Richard White’s Q&A session with the City’s bike authority and get the low down on how Calgary’s bicycle culture has grown. Lastly, even if things don’t turn up the way we want to weather-wide and Flames wise this year, there’s always next spring to look forward to. Hope you join us for the ride.
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Make a splash with designer bathroom sinks IN GENERAL, WE may think of sinks as functional and not necessarily a decor piece. The reality is that the sink is one of the few half-bath items that is both absolutely necessary but can be a focal design piece, as well. Forget about basic white square sinks and look at these items that can increase the style of your bathroom without requiring a full remodel or even a fancy granite counter to sit on. NL
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[ 1 ] SILVERÅN / HAMNVIKEN Sink cabinet with 2 doors, light brown, $193.50. Available at IKEA. [ 2 ] Kraus Irruption Rectangular Glass Bathroom Sink, $161.95. Available at Home Depot. [ 3 ] Vigo Glass Vessel Sink in Kenyan Twilight, $109. Available at Home Depot. [ 4 ] LILLÅNGEN Sink cabinet, 1 door, 2 end units, white, $151. Available at IKEA. [ 5 ] EAGO Ceramic Basin – BA138, $240. Available at Perfect Bath. [ 6 ] Kraus Circular Glass Bathroom Sink, $107.95. Available at Home Depot. [ 7 ] KATTEVIK Countertop sink, gray, $93. Available at IKEA. [ 8 ] Kraus Luna Circular Bathroom Glass Sink, $161.95. Available at Home Depot. APRIL 2018 NE W HOME LIVING
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EVANSTON:
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wide variety of housing options available, a fabulous array of everyday amenities already on hand, and the relaxing convenience of not having to live in an active construction zone — Evanston’s appeal has never been more apparent. The community which began in 2007, by Qualico Communities in the northwest is approaching final build out and is down to its last few phases, and residents already enjoy the promised family-friendly lifestyle. “In Evanston, you can run to the Evanston Towne Centre to get eggs, bank, or pick up something for dinner. You can pick your children up from one of the two schools in the community, or they can even walk home,” says Cheryl Heilman, Qualico Communities’ marketing director. “Now that Evanston is almost built to completion everything you need is here.”
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“Evanston allows families to connect. No long commutes to take your children out of the community for activities or playdates. You can get to know your neighbours and find a home within your budget.” There are 16 community parks and seven playgrounds with picnic areas and a sheltered gazebo dotting the neighbourhood. There are two schools in the community — a public elementary school and a Catholic K-9. Public transit is readily available, and the Evanston Towne Centre is already up and running and has easily become the social, cultural and commercial hub of the entire area. This quiet, suburban community in the northwest is where the scenic prairies meet an urban and sophisticated lifestyle. This Qualico Communities development has been one of the most popular residential destinations for families, young couples and downsizers with its lively mix of affordable and stylish housing options. “Evanston allows families to connect. No long commutes to take your children out of the community for activities or playdates. You can get to know your neighbours and find a home within your budget,” Heilman, says. Even if Evanston is approaching completion, there are still plenty of housing options available, including townhomes from $299,000s, duplexes from the $370,000s, laned homes from the $360,000s and front garage homes starting from the $470,000s. Single-family home builders in Evanston collect some of the best known names in the industry, including Broadview Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Trico Homes, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes and Jayman BUILT. Townhomes are from OUR NEW WEBSITE
Partners Group (ARRIVE Evanston); and StreetSide Developments (the Loop in Evanston). With the release of the lots in Phase 31 and 33 there is a full-range of product types. With a couple show homes opening early spring 2018, and the grand opening event featuring all nine new showhomes May 5. Buyers can see why they will want to call Evanston home. “There are a full variety of product options for potential buyers to choose from, with zero lot lines, to larger lots backing onto a dry pond the new lots release provide home options for everyone’s taste, lifestyle and budget.” Evanston was designed as a prairie-values environment and atmosphere where families can flourish. At every turn you’ll discover community planning that encourages people to come together, rather than keep them apart. There are fewer fences and more open spaces, back lanes and verandahs — meaning more opportunities for conversations and more to see. The 6.3-kilometres of walking and bike paths winding through the neighbourhood lays bare the natural beauty nearby, including the grasslands of Symons Valley and West Nose Creek areas. Relaxing, panoramic views of Country Hills Golf Course and the sandstone rocks bluffs give Evanston added flair and character. Heilman adds that people are coming to Evanston “to establish roots or to age in place” with buyers ranging from couples buying their first
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FAST FACTS: single-family homes or multi-family condos, to families searching for their move-up family home all the way to downsizers and even senior assisted living. There is the nonprofit organization Covenant Care, and the Evanston Grande Village assisted living senior living facilities so families can stay near their elderly parents,” Heilman says. “They love the schools in the community, the established paths and parks along with great transit connections,” she says. The pristine, close-to-nature character of the community is also appealing as Evanston spans 660 acres with four lushly landscaped ponds, and numerous parks. There are currently seven playgrounds, and there are also 16 green spaces. The convenience afforded by the Evanston Towne Centre featuring Sobeys, RBC, Subway, a medical and dental clinic and many more stores and services further define the family-friendly environs. Architectural controls of the community include: Craftsman, Foursquare and Colonial, which were carefully selected because they provide details such as well articulated front entrances, interesting roof lines and traditional, rich colours. “There are no HOA fee in Evanston, but there is an established an active community association,” Heilman says.
COMMUNITY: Evanston DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities AVAILABLE HOMES: Multi-family (Townhomes) from the $299,000s – ARRIVE Evanston, The Loop in Evanston Side by side from the $370,000s – Broadview Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Jayman BUILT Laned homes from the $360,000s – NuVista Homes, Broadview Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Jayman BUILT, and Trico Homes Move up from the $470,000s – NuVista Homes, Broadview Homes, Trico Homes, Sterling Homes, Jayman BUILT HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. DIRECTIONS: From Stoney Trail, head north on Symons Valley Rd. N.W., right on Symons Valley Pkwy N.W., and follow the signs. WEBSITE: www.evanstoncommunity.com
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY NuVista Homes’ Rosewood brings fab to family home WRITTEN BY
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THE QUEST TO designing the perfect family home never really stops at NuVista Homes. Their line of front-drive, move-up homes have the style, charm, practicality and affordability needed by any family home, but their flexibility is something that the renowned home builder is justifiably proud of. Take for example their popular show home, Rosewood, in Evanston. “Fabulous” comes to mind once you enter, everything about this front-drive, four bedroom home in this newly established community in the northwest is all about meeting the needs of the family. But the 2,238-square-foot home has even more to offer, says area sales manager, Susan Sandberg. “The Rosewood plan is derived from our best-selling model, the
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Kirkwood, but has a smaller footprint so it can fit in more lots.” She adds that the beauty of the design — as do all NuVista homes — lies in its flexibility. “We can even put an extra bedroom and full bath on the main floor of the Rosewood, which is a design option that we’re seeing a lot more of these days,” she tells New Home Living. “We can personalize the home to suite the buyers’ needs.”
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LEFT The comfortable nature of Rosewood is perfectly captured in its down-to-earth great room. The centre fireplace and oversized windows bring a sunlit cheerfulness to the interior. It looks great as a sitting room where guests can have tea, and the nine-foot ceiling complements the inviting countenance.
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BELOW The dining room is as elegant as the rest of the home, and the oversized windows add to its picturesque nature. But the flexibility the Rosewood’s plan offers is its best feature. “We’ve been seeing more families bringing in their elderly parents to live with them, and we can accommodate this by adding an extra bedroom and full bath in the main floor in this plan,” Sandberg says.
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ABOVE The centrally located bonus room at the top of the stairs is one of Rosewood’s most beloved features. “It gives everyone in the family a place where they can get together for movie nights or game nights, but because it separates the master bedroom from the three other bedrooms, it gives everyone their privacy,” she says.
ADDRESS: 390 Evansglen Dr., N.W. DIRECTIONS: South on Stoney Tr., north on 14 St. N.W., right on Symons Valley Pkwy, left on Evanston Link and follow the signs HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.nuvistahomes.com
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RIGHT Evanston is one of the most familyfriendly neighbourhoods in Calgary, and it helps that it is almost completely built out. “It is a newly established community with plenty of already-existing amenities. You don’t have to wait years to enjoy the benefits of having groceries, schools and entertainment establishments near to home.”
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LEFT The walk-through pantry with ceramic tile flooring and plenty of shelving space is one of the most important features of the Rosewood. “It is an essential for many families. There’s lots of storage space and it is a straight shot from the garage through the mud room. That is a helpful convenience when you’re bringing in groceries.”
BELOW The five-piece master ensuite is as relaxing as you’d think. It comes standard with twin sinks, a separate tub, glass shower stall, a private water closet, and a large walk-in closet. The second-floor laundry room is just as spacious to meet the needs of big families. NL
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The splendour of the main floor is quite apparent and made all the more remarkable by the central fireplace whose designer wall facing stretches up to the 10-foot ceiling. Wide plank engineered hardwood floors give it a sleek, unblemished look.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, but The Clearwater’s is also its soul. The neoclassic design with highgloss cabinetry, Calcutta Bianca quartz on the centre island and full backsplash is perfectly contrasted by the wood veneer drawers and elaborate hood fan. The goldand-black light fixtures add a bit of Old World charm too.
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THE BUNGALOW HAS long been a staple of the downsizer crowd, as its single-level living is a perfect solution for aging-in-place needs. But Baywest Homes sees huge potential in the bungalow as more than just a downsizer’s dream. Their new show home, The Clearwater, in Cranston’s Riverstone perfectly captures the bungalow in all its possibility as a retiree’s residence and a family home. Its total living space of 3,096 square-feet includes a 1,357 square-feet of developed lower level space that is at once stylishly functional and playfully fanciful. It is in fact a finalist is this year’s BILD Awards (formerly SAM Awards). It is especially well-suited to meet the needs of families with older children, who not only get to enjoy its glamorous entertaining style but also reap the benefits of living in the amenity-rich, family-friendly confines of Cranston’s Riverstone in the southeast. “Our mission to build homes crafted for life and designed award you got us thinking: It’s time to bring back the bungalow. A new style of bungalow, one that is beautifully appointed with optional developed lower levels,” says sales consultant Jodi Hodgson. “We believe The Clearwater captures this ideal.” The Clearwater starts from $926,000, including house, lot and GST. The show home itself is in the $1.1 million mark.
MIDDLE “Baywest has truly mastered the art of main floor living,” Hodgson says. The Clearwater main floor has the laundry, the magnificent kitchen with walk-in pantries and spa-level ensuites with walk-in closets. “You get access to everything you need on a daily basis to live with ease, or entertain on a while new level — the main level.”
LEFT A fabulous home is made all the more enchanting by the community its in, and The Clearwater wins in that regard, as well. Located in Cranston’s Riverstone estate section, it is just steps away from all the recreational opportunities the community offers. Take a relaxing walk by the riverside, or ride bike trails that will take you up to Cranston’s thriving commercial areas. “Families with an active lifestyle have it good here,” Hodgson says.
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BELOW The optional lower level development is where the fun begins and what Baywest accomplishes here shows off The Clearwater’s full potential quite elegantly. It comes with a recreation room, flex room, beer room and uniquely designed massage room with steam shower and change room. “And as Calgary’s only Red Pen Builder you can always modify floor plans to make them perfectly fit your lifestyle,” Hodgson says.
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RIGHT The master ensuite is as luxurious as everything else in the home, but practicality is never ignored. The glass shower stall, dual vanities and stand-alone tub create an environment of stately comfort, while the large walk-in closet is equipped with shelves, and drawers that keeps everything in place.
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fast facts BUILDER: Baywest Homes MODEL: The Clearwater bungalow COMMUNITY: Cranston’s Riverstone DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential SIZE: 3,096 sq. ft. total (1,739 sq. ft. main floor, 1,357 sq ft. optional basement development)
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ABOVE The temperaturecontrolled beer and wine room tops off the fun factor of the lower level development. Hodgson says The Clearwater is great for families with grown children living with them. “The kids get to have their own place, it is a walk-out and they can have all the privacy they need. Retirees who like having guests over will also love it, but the only problem might be their guests won’t want to leave.” NL
ADDRESS: 151 Cranbrook Dr. S.E. HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. closed Fridays DIRECTIONS: South on Deerfoot Tr. Exit at Cranston Ave. S.E., and right on Cranbrook Dr. WEBSITE: www.baywesthomes.com
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PAIRED FOR LIFE Shane Homes’ paired homes in Legacy blend function and flair
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A F F O R D A B I L I T Y I S A L W A Y S the key factor in the sales of paired homes, but in Shane Homes’ case, it is the functionality and style of these contemporary duplexes that buyers have been attracted to. Shane Homes has just released five new paired home models exclusive to the popular southeast community of Legacy, and the two show homes that the award-winning builder chose to showcase the line brings the full potential of these homes to sharp focus. One of the show homes is the Eden II, and it is immediately apparent upon entering that the style, practicality and livability offered in it have been kicked up several notches. The sunlit, open concept main floor brings a sense of comfort and purpose; the galley style kitchen is a crowd pleaser and is loaded with entertainment potential. “People just love the openness of the layout, it has a great flow that just makes it a natural gathering space to entertain friends or even for just the daily family rituals,” says sales associate, Amelia Mcilmoyle. “The big windows in the front and in the back offer so much natural light in the home that I like to say that the sense of optimism and energy they create is standard,” she adds. Shane Homes’ paired home models in Legacy range from 1,394 to 1,521 square-feet and start from $377,000, including GST and the detached double-garage. “That’s a big standard for a lot of our buyers,” she says. The Eden II show home is 1,518 square-feet and starts from $385,000.
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The gleaming stylishness of the galley kitchen of the Eden II is emphasized by the white quartz countertops — especially in the oversized centre island. Sleek kitchen cabinetry and the hexagon tile backsplash add to its modern allure, as do the stainless steel appliances that come standard.
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ABOVE The front porches of Shane Homes’ paired homes in Legacy add to the family-friendly streetscape of this back-to-back SAM community of the year winner. “There is a very strong sense of community here, lots of parks and green space, public art that gives a sense of belonging. There are tons of amenities, including four future school sites, including a high school that will open next school year,” she says.
TOP RIGHT The detached double garage is included in the price of Shane’s paired homes in Legacy. “That’s a big standard for us, it takes away the worry of where buyers can park their cars plus it gives them the convenience of more storage space,” Mcilmoyle says.
fast facts BUILDER: Shane Homes COMMUNITY: Legacy DEVELOPER: WestCreek Developments MODEL: Eden II STYLE: Paired home SIZE: 1,518 sq. ft. PRICE: Starts from $385,000, including lot, GST and detached garage ADDRESS: 1278 Legacy Circle S.E. DIRECTIONS: South on Macleod Trail, east on 210 Ave. S.E. and follow the signs HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m.
ABOVE The three-piece master ensuite of the Eden II can have granite or quartz tops, a glass shower stall and ceramic tile floor, but the storage capacity of the vanity cabinets cannot be understated. “The spacious walk-in closet of the master bedroom is another feature that buyers really like,” Mcilmoyle says.
RIGHT The master bedroom is a spacious, relaxing retreat, but the true worth of Eden II is the practical use of space. “The amount of storage space in Eden II is special, the garage and the basement space add even more to this. Our paired homes also have a yard that’s great for families with pets, and there’s space for a patio with a barbecue,” she says. NL
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SELECT PLUMBING FIXTURES TO IMPRESS. With so many options available, it is imperative to make your selection in the early stages of the build process, as this will dictate where the plumbing rough-ins need to be. From tankless toilets to pedestal sinks, wall faucets and vessel sinks, your plumber will need to run the proper lines. High tech toilets are making their way to the
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It has heated seating, lights up, washes, dries, pulsates, oscillates, deodorizes and has motion sensors all controlled through a touchscreen remote control. The Veil toilet, by Kohler, can be explored on the showroom floor of Robinson Lighting and Bath.
ccupying so little space yet having some of the biggest aesthetic impact in the home, the powder room is definitely a favourite for the design imagination. With a bit of thought, inspiration and attention to detail, this space that your guests tend to see the most has plenty of potential to wow. If you are building new or are thinking of renovating, consider these key elements for the half-bath/powder room:
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North American market stronger than ever so look out for toilets with heated seating, built-in bidets and dryer options. Matte gold finishes and mixing metals continue to be strong in 2018 with matte black faucets gaining traction too. VANITY WITH STYLE. Floating vanities with or without storage will be strong this year. They make a space light, airy and are simply cool-looking and impressive. Pedestals remain great choices for smaller areas and come in a wide range of traditional to modern pieces. A word of caution on pedestal sinks: though they are sleek and stylish, they don’t offer storage space, so you will need accompanying pieces like baskets and bins to provide the functionality. On the other hand, the furniture-like vanity will continue to appeal as it’s practical for storage and is timeless. IT’S THICK OR THIN WITH COUNTERTOPS. If your vanity style requires a counter top, you have a plethora of choices from granite, marble, man-made stone popularly known as quartz, concrete and glass to name a few. Play with the thickness of your countertop to draw attention; go three inches thick or 3/4 inches thin. Another trending countertop material is a live-edge slab of wood. Pair it with a concrete vessel bowl and the result will be stunning. Organic looking materials in warm neutral tones are so welcoming. Or, play with colour on your countertops. Glass can be custom painted to any colour and there are a lot of neutral and vibrant colours to select from with quartz by Caesarstone. LIGHT IT UP. Lighting can really change the look and feel of a powder room. Sticking to where the electrical box is traditionally wired above the sink on the wall, there are many beautiful vanity lights to choose from. But, if you want to take it up a notch, hang a chandelier in the middle of the room, use trendy wall sconces, drop one or two pendants over your sink area or add LED strip lighting behind a floating mirror and under a vanity, an instant ambience changer. Use multi-colour LED strips to instantly change the hue of your room. When planning for lighting, ensure proper wiring is roughed-in.
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MIRROR, MIRROR ON A WALL. Mirrors are available in all shapes and sizes with options of having them framed, frameless, floating and lit. If on a budget but in need of that extra bit of detail, carrying a frameless mirror all the way to the ceiling will make your powder room feel fuller, taller and bigger. Banjo arms have been a faux-pas in recent years, but they’re a great way to have that extra bit of counter space while allowing you to carry the mirror across the full width of the wall, making your space appear larger. I know, designers reading this are cringing, but just hear me out: imagine a full wall of decorative cement tile with a floating back-lit mirror running across the width of it with a simple clean line rift oak floating vanity, and bam! A beautiful banjo armed slab of marble on top! If you’re not sold on the banjo arm, ask your contractor not to install the standard mirror so you can purchase a decorative one. Think of your mirror as an extension of your wall art.
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TREAT YOUR WALLS WITH THE ATTENTION THEY DESERVE. Wall treatments are a wonderful way to add interest and express taste. Tile, wallpaper, accent paint, wainscoting, wall paneling and moulding are all fantastic ways to add an extra layer of pattern, colour and texture. Make a bold statement with a fully tiled wall TOP The Hub Mirror by Umbra is sleek and simple with its black rubber frame available in a 24” or 37” diameter. Pick one up at Stuff for Him and while there, check out their line of body care products. RIGHT With soaring ten foot ceilings, a chandelier dangles from the ceiling and is paired with a floating vanity, 3/4” thin quartz counter top and LED strip lighting around the floating mirror and vanity. Countertop provided by Hyatt Stone with a 4” quartz backsplash to keep the look uniform as wallpaper has yet to be installed.
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BELOW A full wall of cement tile samples by Saltillo Tile, known for their large selection of patterns and colours, is available through Crestview Flooring and City Tile in Calgary. Follow @saltillocalgary on Instagram and be inspired.
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LEFT With an award winning showroom, Empire Kitchen and Bath is a main dealer for Waterworks. Shown here from backsplash, washstand, sink, faucet to shelf are all by Waterworks. The Isla faucet is stunning in the burnished brass finish!
behind the vanity. Textured, pattern and geometric wall tiles and wallpapers, both floral and modern, can be stunning. Combine and mix different wall treatments like wallpaper and wainscoting to create intensity. Take these treatments all the way up to the ceiling for an even greater statement.
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ADD FINISHING TOUCHES WITH BATHROOM HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES. Invest in a solid good quality towel bar and toilet paper holder. Just like everything else, there are lots of styles and finishes to select from. Change up your decor every now and then for a fresh look. Purchase neutral plush towels or pull out accent colours from your artwork. Keep the counters clutter free and simple. Group together a few decor pieces like vases, a candle or diff user, a luxurious hand soap and voila, you have everything you need for the perfect powder room for you and your guests to enjoy. If there is one room that needs to be impeccable, it is the powder room. I always say to my trades, people will judge your work based on what they see in the powder room. Cleanliness, attention to detail and craftsmanship are on full and quick scrutiny so make sure to dust those baseboards! While you may end up splurging more on upgrades, (relatively to the rest of your home price per square foot) your powder room footprint is typically smaller, requiring less material and cost.
Have fun with this room. Don’t be afraid to make it stand out and design it in stark contrast to the rest of your home. If you are hesitating because your house is modern, white and fresh and are thinking of making the powder room eclectic, dark and moody, I say do it! Black is back. It makes walking in to that bathroom just that much more dramatic, fun and exciting! If unsure whether your vision will work, hire an interior designer to help you pull it all together. Don’t follow trends because you feel pressured. Be inspired by them, select timeless pieces that you love and the end result will be amazing! NL
Have fun with this room. Don’t be afraid to make it stand out and design it in stark contrast to the rest of your home.
Black is back. The sturdy Siderna towel bar and tissue holder, by Brizo, as shown here is in a matte black finish can be ordered through Wolseley Studio. This collection has other matching accessories and is available in brushed nickle and chrome finishes too.
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algary’s relationship with bicycles and bike lanes has always been one of the love-hate kind. One thing is certain; bike culture in the city is growing. Given that spring is in the air, which means many of us will be starting to think about getting out and cycling more, I thought it would be interesting to check in with Tom Thivener, Calgary’s Cycling Co-ordinator, to get an update on how Calgary is doing in its quest to create am more cycling friendly city. I emailed him a few questions and here are his responses.
What have been the key accomplishment to date with respect to to cycling infrastructure? Calgary should be very proud of the off-street pathway network. The river path network and connections into some of the communities are very good. It is a blessing to have so many bridges across the rivers. Rivers can be a barrier to cycling, but clearly Calgarians figured out a long time ago bridges can be a true asset to the city. The downtown cycle track network has proven, in a short amount of time to be a huge success in extending the protection and comfort of the pathway network into the heart of the downtown and Beltline, through
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on-street in the form of separated bike lanes. People of all ages and abilities bicycle, roller blade and skate board on them. It’s great to see.
What have been the biggest disappointments? The most disappointing piece of infrastructure in Calgary is the maze gates in many suburban communities. They usually show up on walkways between two homes on a corridor that goes to a park, an LRT station or university campus. These corridors are a perfect place to walk or bike to destinations except for the fact that a set of two strategically placed steel gates are there to keep cyclists from flying down them. The placement of these gates makes it next to impossible to get a bike with a trailer, wheel chair or a large stroller through them. We have so many of them across the city but we
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What have been the surprises? The biggest surprise is the level of interest in Bike Share in Calgary. Several companies have approached The City to discuss launching bike share soon here. The typical model is very similar to Car2Go in that members can find a bike through a smart phone app and GPS technology. Seattle, in a short amount of time has gone from having zero bicycles to 9,000 bicycles. And with that they are giving citizens and visitors a healthy, inexpensive and fast way to get around town, especially trips under five kilometres. If one of the companies doesn’t launch this summer, I anticipate next summer for sure. OUR NEW WEBSITE
Where does Calgary rank as a cycling city in Canada? North America? In the USA, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) organization has a thorough application and review process that has ranked over 400 cities in terms of bike friendliness. They focus on the 5 E’s (engineering, evaluation, education, encouragement and enforcement), arguing that you need to be strong in all these areas to be truly bike friendly. An organization in Ontario has adopted this model to rank cities there, but we don’t have similar national organization in Canada.
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people cycling tend to regulate themselves and even dismount when it gets too busy, like during the summer months. What are the myths/misconceptions Calgarians have about cycling in Calgary? Probably that bike infrastructure is expensive. The City spent nearly $2 million to upgrade a really deficient pedestrian underpass in the community of Bowness this summer. We managed to double the width for people walking and biking and improved the transitions to and from the roadway. The work was nothing flashy but residents and people traveling through Bowness will get to enjoy the improvement every day for the next 100 years or so. $2 million sounds expensive but that won’t even buy you one C-Train car.
But having been through the LAB process when I worked in Tucson, I’d say we’re approaching their level of bike friendliness, which is Gold rated. While there is a lot to be proud of in Calgary, there is still a lot of work remaining, to graduate to Platinum or Diamond status.
What new cycling infrastructure can Calgarians look forward to this summer? We have three corridors slated to get Complete Street improvements to them this summer. This includes bike lanes or cycle tracks, continuous sidewalks, traffic calming treatments, improved pedestrian crossings and intersection improvements for all modes of traffic. In Midnapore, Midlake Boulevard S.E. has been identified for improvements. While I don’t expect many people to bike to downtown from there, there are lots of local destinations including schools, shopping centers, lakes and Fish Creek park nearby. In Southview and Forest Lawn/Heights, 19 Avenue S.E. has been identified for similar improvements in conjunction with the Bus Rapid Transit project happening on International Avenue. This project will connect to a new bridge with a pathway that will connect with Inglewood over Deerfoot Trail. And in Mission/Beltline 2 Street S.W. has been identified for some improvements. We still have several gaps in the network in the Centre City but this project will finally connect people from Elbow River Path into the Centre City network. Can you comment on how the pilot project of having cyclist use Stephen Avenue has been going? The pilot to allow cyclists during the day on Stephen Avenue was approved by Council in December 2016. It is now permanent that cycling is allowed all day and in both directions on Stephen Avenue. People cycling share the space with people walking during the day and at night share the street with taxis and other vehicles. We haven’t seen any real problems with adding cycling there. As we have seen in other cities in Europe and Asia
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Do we know how many Calgarians cycle year-round today as compared to five years ago?
We have seen a lot of growth in the last five years in terms of ridership. Since the Cycling Strategy was approved in 2011, we have installed or improved 87 kilometres of bikeway and in turn we have doubled the number of people cycling. We have a couple sources for this data. Calgary’s Civic Census asks the question about how people get to work and that result went from just under one percent in 2011 to just under two in 2016. Ever year in May, the transportation Department monitors all traffic entering and exiting downtown. The portion of trips by bike has risen from just under two per cent in 2010 to just under four per cent in 2017. Whether you think this is a lot or a little, there are still several thousand Calgarians who bike, many year round. NL
NOTE: This article was edited for brevity. For the entire Q&A with Tom Thivener, please go to www.calgaryhomeliving.com
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2017 BILD Calgary Region Awards finalists
BILD Calgary Region releases the 2017 finalists for the newly branded BILD Calgary Region Awards ( formerly the SAM Awards)
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DEVELOPER AWARDS Show Home Parade of the Year Brookfield Residential — Auburn Bay Phase 45 Brookfield Residential — Livingston Ave, Parade of the Year Brookfield Residential – Riverstone Estates Brookfield Residential — Symons Gate Tamani Communities — Riviera Show Home Parade
New Community of the Year Bri-Mor Developments — The Rise, West Grove Estates Brookfield Residential — Livingston
Community of the Year – City of Calgary Brookfield Residential — Auburn Bay Brookfield Residential — Cranstons’ Riverstone Brookfield Residential — Livingston Qualico Communities — Redstone WestCreek Developments Ltd. — Legacy
Community of the Year – Calgary Region Bordeaux Developments Cororation — Harmony, Rocky View La Vita Land Inc. — Fireside of Cochrane, Cochrane Qualico Communities — Ravenswood, Airdrie Cranstons Riverstone OUR NEW WEBSITE
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Best New Home – up to $254,999 Jayman BUILT — Cornerstone Tempo, Cornerstone, Calgary
Jayman BUILT — Emerge 26, Riviera, Cochrane
Mattamy Homes — The Berkley Corner Showhome, Carrington, Calgary
McKee Homes Ltd. — Castlerock Lifestyle ll, Ravenswood, Airdrie
Mattamy Homes — The Hudson Showhome, Carrington, Calgary
Best New Home – $415,000-$484,999
Shane Homes Ltd. — The Deco, Cornerstone, Calgary
Douglas Homes Ltd. — Montenegro, Westmere, Chestermere
Shane Homes Ltd. — The Sienna in Legacy, Calgary
Best New Home – $255,000-$294,999 Broadview Homes — Laurier lll in Ravenswood, Airdrie
Jayman BUILT — Riviera Edgecombe 28, Riviera, Cochrane Lupi Luxury Homes — MIXBURGOS, Private
Jayman BUILT — Vivid 24, King’s Heights, Airdire
Treehouse Developments Ltd. — Parkview, Cambrian Heights, Private
NuVista Homes Ltd. — The Banbury ll, Redstone, Calgary
Urban Domus — The Dream, West Hillhurst, Calgary
NuVista Homes Ltd. — The Leyton ll, Fireside, Cochrane
Best New Home – $485,000-$549,999
Stepper Homes Ltd. — The Meridian, Private
Calbridge Homes Ltd. — The Brooklyn in The Ridge at Sage Meadows, Calgary
Best New Home – $295,000-$349,999
Harder Homes Ltd. — The Tree Hadley, Coopers Crossing, Airdrie
Douglas Homes Ltd. — Invermere 1, Cochrane
Morrison Homes — Perzylo Residence, Private
Excel Homes — Porter, Mahogany, Calgary Jayman BUILT — Evanston Emerge, 26-4, Evanston, Calgary Mattamy Homes — The Aspen End Showhome in The Gates at Hillcrest in Airdrie, Airdrie Morrison Homes — Montgomery Showhome, Symons Gate, Calgary
Best New Home – $350,000-$414,999 Douglas Homes Ltd. — Mykanos 2, Cochrane Jayman BUILT — Emerge 28, Private
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Morrison Homes — Verona Showhome,The Ridge at Sage Meadows, Calgary Treehouse Developments Ltd. — Urban Classic in South Calgary, Calgary
Best New Home – $620,000-$719,999
Dream Ridge Homes — Dream Ridge Show Home Elbow Park, Calgary Morrison Homes — Private Residence, Private
Calbridge Homes Ltd. — The Callaghan, Mahogany, Calgary
Rusch Projects (2010) Ltd. — Bridgeland, Private
Calbridge Homes Ltd. — The Serenity in Cranston’s Riverstone, Calgary
Trickle Creek Homes — Magnolia, Altadore, Calgary
Crystal Creek Homes Inc. — Currie Estate Home, Currie, Calgary Riverview Custom Homes Ltd. — Casa Blanca, Private
Best New Home $720,000-$849,999
Best New Home $1,500,000- $2,299,999 Calbridge Homes Ltd. — Private Residence, Custom, Cranston’s Riverstone, Private Calbridge Homes Ltd. — Private Residence, Custom Home in Mahogany, Calgary
Baywest Homes Ltd. — The Clearwater in Cranston’s Riverstone, Calgary
Calbridge Homes Ltd. — Private Residence, Custom Home in Mahogany, Calgary
Baywest Homes Ltd. — The Hamelin in Cranston’s Riverstone, Calgary
Lupi Luxury Homes — Private Residence, Private
Dream Ridge Homes — Johnson Residence, Private Morrison Homes — Private Residence, Private Riverview Custom Homes Ltd. — Artisa, Private
Trico Homes — The Rosewood, Cranston’s Riverstone, Calgary
Best New Home $850,000-$999,999
Best New Home – $550,000-$619,999
Brookfield Residential — The Sereno, Cranston’s Riverstone, Calgary
Baywest Homes Ltd. — The Ellington at Dressage in Silverado, Calgary
Morrison Homes — BathoryFrota Residence, Private
Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc. — Calgary Stampede Dream Home 2017, Private
Astoria Homes Ltd. — Private Residence Watermark at Bearspaw, Private
Ashton Luxury Living Inc. — The Mulberry, Private
Stepper Homes Ltd. — The Bowen BV by Stepper Homes, Bayview, Airdrie
Calbridge Homes Ltd. — The Hennessey ll in The Ridge at Sage Meadows, Calgary
Best New Home $1,000,000-$1,499,999
Renova Luxury Renovations Ltd. — Southwest Residence, Private Riverview Custom Homes Ltd. — Cleret Velour, Private Urban Indigo Fine Homes — Private Residence, Elbow Valley West, Private OUR NEW WEBSITE
Maillot Homes — Al and Diana Backman Residence, Private
Best New Home $2,300,000 and over Copper Brook Homes — The Rustic River in Airdrie, Airdrie Maillot Homes — 11 McKendrick Point, Private Maillot Homes — 129 Silverhorn Ridge Show Home, Silverhorn in Bearspaw, Calgary McKinley Masters Custom Homes — City Lights Residence, Private McKinley Masters Custom Homes — City View Manor, Private NL
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By Mario Toneguzzi
THE HOUSING PICTURE Seeing the housing market through the CMHC’s lens ONE OF THE greatest resources we have out there about the real estate industry is Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. The federal agency consistently puts out reports, statistics and surveys that really give the industry and consumers a comprehensive feel about what’s taking place. Besides its regular data on new home construction and the resale and rental markets, CMHC also has some very interesting reports that come out on a regular basis that delve into the housing market at a much deeper level than anyone else. Take for example the Housing Market Assessment that was released to the public in the first quarter of this year. The report identifies locations in which there are heightened vulnerabilities to housing market instability from the level of house prices and/or from factors that are known to influence house prices. It looks at four categories — overheating, price acceleration, overbuilding and overevaluation — rating the degree of vulnerability in each area as low, medium or high. Here is what it had to say about Calgary: “The HMA framework detected a moderate degree of vulnerability in the Calgary housing market. House prices of repeat sales in the third quarter of 2017 were relatively stable compared to the previous quarter, with year-over-year gains slightly above the rate of inflation. Growth in employment and in the young adult population have helped support housing demand and price levels in Calgary. While there was low evidence of overheating, price acceleration, and overvaluation, there continues to be imbalances in the area of overbuilding. Apartment rental vacancy rates, and multiple new OUR NEW WEBSITE
home inventories remain at elevated levels.” The agency rated the Calgary census metropolitan area as a low risk in overheating, price acceleration and overvaluation but high in overbuilding. The overall assessment was moderate. For comparison purposes, high degrees of vulnerability were found in Victoria, Vancouver, Hamilton and Toronto.
HOUSING STARTS New home construction in the Calgary region began with a bang in 2018. CMHC stats show that in January total housing starts for the Calgary census metropolitan area of 651 were 53 per cent higher than January 2017. The single-detached market rose by 47 per cent to 325 units while all other housing types was up by 59 per cent to 326 units.
NEW HOUSING PRICE INDEX In December, “builders in Calgary (-0.2 per cent) reported the largest new house price decline, linking it to weak market conditions and lower negotiated selling prices,” said Statistics Canada in its monthly report about markets across the country. On a year-over-year basis, prices in the Calgary region were up 0.3 per cent.
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INVESTMENT IN NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION StatsCan also produced some interesting data for December on the homebuilding industry in Alberta. Investment in new housing construction for the province rose from $574.3 million in December 2016 to $664.6 million in December 2017. NL This article was shortened for space considerations. For the full text, visit www.calgaryhomeliving.com
Mario Toneguzzi Based in Calgary, Mario Toneguzzi has 37 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, city and breaking news, and business. For 12 years as a business writer, his main beats were commercial and residential real estate, retail, small business and general economic news. He nows works on his own as a freelance writer and consultant in communications and media relations/training. Email mdtoneguzzi@gmail.com
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Parks of Harvest Hills opens CEDARGLEN HOMES OPENS three new show homes in the new community of Parks of Harvest Hills, including the new wide-shallow model — The Monarch — that brings a bedroom-full bath suite on the main floor. The Monarch is a 2,607-square-foot model that makes its debut in The Parks of Harvest Hills. This well-designed home offers a multitude of interior design options for all. With the option of converting the main floor den to a bedroom with an ensuite, this home is ideal for multi-generational living. That gives it a total of five bedrooms including the master bedroom and three other bedrooms upstairs. “It’s the perfect home for large, expanded families or even to keep as a spare bedroom for guests,” says Allison Harvie, sales and marketing manager at Cedarglen Homes. The 2,255-square-foot Carbon 2 and the 2,130-squarefoot Huxley three-bedroom plan models round out the first show
home parade in this highly anticipated community in north Calgary off Country Hills Boulevard, just west of Deerfoot Trail. The opening topped a fantastic month for the veteran builder who also took home Builder of Choice Award at the recent 2018 HOME Awards night presented by CustomerInsight. Cedarglen tied with Homes by Avi for the award that rates customer experience, as well as trade partners and employees. Harvie also won Industry Ambassador of
the Year Award during the same gala night for demonstrating leadership and initiative within the area of customer experience. Parks of Harvest Hills is touted to be Cedarglen’s most ambitious development yet. Cedarglen Homes and their multi-family division Cedarglen Living are the exclusive builders in this 65-acre residential community. On offer are apartment condos from the $190,000s, townhomes from the $300,000s and single-family homes will be from the $590,000s.
Homes by Avi opens new laned show homes in Sunset Ridge of the newest, most innovative laned homes from the multi-award-winning builder’s repertoire, open on March 17. And with Homes By Avi laned home prices in Sunset Ridge starting from the $340,000s — including house, lot, GST and detached garage — that has to be one of the best deals in town. “These aren’t postage stamp sized lots
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A NEW ERA of stylish affordability is dawning on Sunset Ridge in Cochrane, as Homes by Avi introduces their latest line of laned homes with detached garages in this scenic, family-friendly community. The Brody and Gregory show homes, some
either,” area manager, Cindy Lam. “They come with four- or five-foot side yard options, you get more lot for your home.” Homes by Avi has 10 laned home models in Sunset Ridge with two- or three-bedroom options. And like all Homes by Avi products, buyers can mix and match upper and main floor designs to fit their lifestyle needs. It was perfect timing for the Sunset Ridge openings, as they came just as Homes by Avi won big at the 8th annual Home Owner Mark of Excellence (H.O.M.E.) Awards. Both single-family and multi-family divisions of the well-respected builder took home Builder of Choice awards that recognize customer service. The Home Owner Mark of Excellence (H.O.M.E.) is a third-party certification program for new home builders who achieve a superior rating for customer satisfaction, as rated by their customers.
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JAYMAN BUILT HAS been recognized with the Trailblazer Award from the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA). The Trailblazer Award recognizes the innovations and achievements in safety of companies from the Alberta construction industry, along with their contributions to the local communities in the region. Jayman is a leader in many aspects of the residential construction industry in safety Initiatives and upholding site standards to protect the trades, as well as members of the public. This achievement is in large part due to Trevor Klein, Jayman BUILT Health & Safety Auditor, who is actively involved in many local and provincial safety programs, and as Chairman of several construction safety committees. Klein received the award, with Jayman BUILT safety team member Brittny Kehoe. He says the award is a confirmation of his core belief in the safety standards he has put in place since starting work here six years ago. “This award lets me know that we’re on the right path,” he tells Around Town. But he says the real reward is having no one get hurt while doing their job. “We’re building homes, and no home really should have the stigma of having someone gets hurt — or worse, die — in the course of building Trevor Klein and Brittny Kehoe it,” he says.
NUVISTA HOMES WANTS readers to keep eyes peeled for their newest show home, The Inverness, in the popular northeast community of Redstone. The Inverness will have four bedrooms and twoand-a-half baths as a standard, perfect for big families. It will also have a spacious kitchen with large island and walk-through pantry and a main floor lounge. It will also feature a spacious upper floor laundry has built-in wire shelves for storage, a centrally-located upper floor bonus room and garage access with built-in bench with coat hooks. NuVista promises it will be something new in Redstone and encourages everyone to check it out in May when it opens at 65 Red Embers Manor N.E. NL
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n advertisers index Alberta Health Services page 50 Anthem United Belmont, page 2 Anthem United Cornerstone, page 44 Anthem United D’Arcy, page 3 Apex Developments Hillcrest, page 51 Apex Developments Heartland, page 43 Baywest Homes pages 22-23 Brookfield Residential Chinook Gate, page 7 Brookfield Residential Home Buyer School pages 10-11 Cardel homes Shawnee Park, page 16 Cedarglen Homes page 39 Cedarglen Homes The Park of Harvest Hills page 55 Genstar Walden, page 28 Qualico Communities + Bordeaux Developments Harmony, page 53 Qualico Communities Evanston, front cover, pages 12-14 Qualico Communities Redstone, page 15 Highfield Communities Heritage Hills, Boulder Creek page 4 Homes by Avi Raycroft, page 35 Homes by Avi Tesoro Tuscany, page 48 Jayman BUILT Cornerstone, page 34 Mattamy Homes back cover NuVista Homes Redstone, page 52 Shane Homes Midtown, page 29 WestCreek Developments Legacy, page 17
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By Marty Hope
SPRINGTIME IN HARMONY Growth buds in award-winning lake community AFTER ENDURING A brutal winter, record-breaking in some aspects, it’s nice to feel spring may just have arrived, bringing with it a sense of newness. Spring also brings a more robust residential construction scene — and the reigning Calgary BILD New Community of the Year and Community of the Year, Calgary Region — is most definitely active. Harmony, located in Springbank and the vision of Bordeaux Properties and Qualico Communities, has caught the interest of Calgarians looking for a country-residential setting to lay down roots. And to this end, spring will mean an uptick in show home viewings and a continuation of the growth of this appealing community. “This spring we continue selling from phases two and three which includes our Aspen Collection of rear-laned homes and the Tamarack Collection of estate homes and Villas,” says Ryan Hall, vice-president of sales and communications for Bordeaux Properties. He adds that Homes by Avi will launch a Children’s Hospital Home Lottery show home in May, and that design and planning of amenities infrastructure will get under way. Come fall, though, a new Aspen show home parade will be launched in the third phase of development with models from Baywest Homes, Broadview Homes, and Sterling Homes. Other builders active in separate collections throughout the community are Homes by Avi, NuVista, and Augusta. Much anticipated since the initial launch of showhomes in 2016, Harmony builders have sold more than 150 homes — and there
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are nearly 70 families now calling the upscale community home. So what’s the attraction, what is it that lures folks to the other side of Calgary’s western boundary? Well, says Hall, Harmony is home to the 140-acre Harmony Lake, the first lake community in Springbank; then there is the vision of what the future holds in terms of amenities, features, services, employment campuses, a waterfront village with retail and commercial elements, wellness centre, golf at the Mickelson National Golf Club of Canada, and environmental stewardship. “Harmony has a very detailed plan that incorporates holistic components that focus on live, work, play, create, connect, nourish, and sustain. Residents who are the early adopters see the value of this entire lifestyle and have decided to be a part of the growth and get in early,” says Hall. Then there are the homes themselves showing off Arts and Crafts, Prairie, French Country, and Contemporary architectural interpretations in three distinct phases. The Aspen Collection of single-family homes is priced from $700,000; the Tamarack Collection of county estate homes begins at $1 million; and Wildflowers’ bungalow villas start at about $799,900. Still to come are townhomes in the Birch Collection. As for who the buyers are, Hall points to a broad overview. “It’s been an amazing experience seeing
the purchasers. It’s mostly young families — parents in their 30s, professionals in oil and gas and other sectors with young children. Also have had significant interest from their grandparents who are retirees wanting to be close to their grandchildren, Overall, Harmony has been designed as a generational community, and the housing products allow for that,” he says. For more information on Harmony, visit liveatharmony.ca, or visit the showhomes and discovery centre open from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays, but closed Fridays. To get to the showhomes and Discovery centre, from westbound TransCanada Highway take exit 169 to Range Road 33. Then take Township Road 250 to the Harmony entrance. 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.
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