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The appEal of infill living in
Edmonton by PePPer rodriguez
New homeowning opportunities abound in Edmonton with the continued growth of new communities along its outer limits. Infill living, however, has gained a new appeal with the emergence of distinctive, forward-thinking developments closer to the city’s core. Building a new home in some of the more established communities surrounding Edmonton’s downtown has always been perceived to be costlier compared to new homes in the suburbs. But with new developments like Village at Griesbach and Blatchford that are located nearer the core, there is a more appealing way of living 20 New Home + Condo Guide | March 4–April 1, 2022
the downtown lifestyle at a more economical way. Infill development does speak to sustainability and Edmonton is serious about planning much of its future growth along established neighbourhoods and repurposed land or brownfield developments. And the passing of Edmonton’s strategic land use plan last year paves the way for even more growth in the industry. “The wonderful thing about living in an infill development is the proximity to establish shopping, transit and other mature neighbours,” says Georgette L’Hirondelle, CLC Marketing Manager, Village at Griesbach.
“Griesbach has poured life into the mature neighbours by adding beautiful greenspace, parks and lakes. Village at Griesbach housing types creates a diverse family-centric community, within a walkable community,” she adds. Tom Lumsden, Blatchford Development Manager, agrees. “Infill living can be appealing to people for a number of reasons - it can allow them to live in a vibrant and urban community, purchase a new construction home and live in a central location,” he says. “Blatchford combines the best of mature neighbourhoods — central living, connected streets,
