TRENDING | COMMUNITY AMENITIES
Village at Griesbach
AMENITIES KNIT THE FABRIC OF COMMUNITIES by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
Communities are all about connection – a connection to nature, a connection between neighbours, a connection to the world around it. Developers have taken pains to knit this kind of relationship between homebuyers and the communities they design and bringing in more and better amenities is one way of connecting life to the community lifestyle. New communities in and around Edmonton boast some of the most positive, life-affirming amenities that make a modern lifestyle possible, allowing plenty of opportunities for a work-home balance. For many, it’s not just the building of parks and pathways, but adding a design component that differentiates it from other communities. Edmonton New Home + Condo Guide spoke with a few local developers to see what new amenities they have for a complete, contemporary lifestyle. MASTER-PLANNED FOR LIFE
The dynamic community of Village at Griesbach balances the need to honour history while providing its residents the needs of today, and it does so with its 26
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engaging master-planned design. This Canada Lands Company (CLC) endeavour to turn this former Canadian Forces base in the heart of Edmonton into a progressive community for the future is going exactly as planned. Residents are making full use of the several recreational amenities provided in the Village at Griesbach, laying the groundwork for the strong bonds of community. “Griesbach has very engaged residents, we see many examples through social media, the community league, or simply walking through the neighbourhood,” says Georgette L’Hirondelle, CLC Marketing Manager, Real Estate. “The amenities are used year-round for recreation, entertainment, gathering with friends, and relaxing. It is rare today to see such community engagement, especially in new communities.” The Village has dedicated over 23 percent of its land to the preservation or creation of parks, lakes, green spaces, recreation fields or lifestyle amenities, L’Hirondelle, says. “This represents the highest allocation in Edmonton and is far above the normal 10 percent allocation in most developments. Continued
