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Sculpting the streetscapes
by pepper rodriguez Rohit – Woodhaven Edgemont
There are streets of fire and streets with no names. There are streets of darkness and streets of light. But what goes into creating a compelling, connected streetscape of your community? Along with all-important amenities and a trusted builder group, the way each street is composed can go a long way in creating the kind of community one wants to live in and call home. Developers know that coming up with a pleasing, connective streetscape is an essential ingredient in the creation of a lasting community. The streetscape is key in determining how the community appears appear and this is where the architectural controls that developers use come in. Architectural controls to determine the lasting look of the community by creating individual homes that bring a cohesive look throughout. No one house feels out of place, but each home can still be unique and personalized for the homeowner. 24
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Experts say having these architectural controls also help protect and enhance property values of the community. Having these guidelines in a community ensures that there is a cohesive look throughout the neighbourhood, without being repetitive or looking cookie cutter. We spoke to a couple of awardwinning Edmonton community developers - Cantiro and Rohit Land Development - who have some experience in bringing about notable streetscapes worth checking out.
“We thoughtfully select housing products that will align with the existing surrounding communities while enhancing our neighbourhood,” says Cantiro Senior Development Manager, Nick Young. “We strive to create environments for amazing lives to happen, a community that is architecturally pleasing and viewed as a desirable place to live for residents and those looking to buy a home in a Cantiro community.” Young knows what he speaks of. Cantiro has had more than its fair share of industry acclaim,
Creating ConneCted environments
Cantiro is one of the most prolific land developers and homebuilders in the Edmonton area with awardwinning communities and multifamily developments that have withstood the test of time. Key to their success is the ability to create environments that reflect the lifestyles not only of their buyers but of their surroundings.
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