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ne of five communities in Calgary’s new north within the Symons Valley area, Sage Hill topped the 2018 census charts for population growth, expanding by 1,136 residents over the past year from 6,083 to 7,219 people. And that growth is expected to continue, while the community’s latest development, Sage Hill Quarter, comes to life. It’s really a community within a community and it’s destined to bring a downtown vibe to this suburban oasis. The brainchild of
Ronmor Developers, this 17-acre residential, commercial and retail project will feature local coffee shops, a string of Co-op establishments including a grocery store, a liquor store and s gas station, a Shopper’s Drug Mart, bistros, cafes and pubs with a 17th Avenue type flair are all on the horizon. At the heart of this new development Morrison Multi-Family is building Q, 173 luxury boutique-style apartment condominiums, spread over two buildings with west coast contemporary architecture. “Whatever residents need will be right outside their
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door. It’s quite unusual to have this kind of development in the suburbs,” says Robert Toth, marketing lead for Morrison Multi-Family. Q homebuyer Ken Fletcher would agree. He and his wife are excited about the bike pathway system that connects to the City’s trails, along with the peace of mind that the condo lifestyle will bring. “With empty nesting approaching us in three years we realized that our two-story home was more than we needed to upkeep and the Q provides a new way of living – it’s suburban living with an urban feel,” says Fletcher. COURTESY SEAN ALZETTA PHOTOGRAPHY
OFFICE LIFE MEETS HOME LIFE
SAGE HILL QUADRANT: N.W. ESTABLISHED: 2008 POPULATION: 7,219 DWELLINGS: 2,966 MEDIAN AGE: 30 MEDIAN PRE-TAX HOUSEHOLD
How working from home in Calgary is becoming more popular in the growing gig economy
INCOME: $110,994 NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL SALES (YTD): 84 RESIDENTIAL AVERAGE PRICE (YTD): $436,295
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SOURCE: 2017 CALGARY CIVIC CENSUS, 2011 NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY & CREB®
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Sage Hill Quarter will offer a commercial residential and retail canvas peppered with downtown style amenities from local coffee shops to work out centres. Although destroyed by a fire a year ago January, the Symons Valley Market, which is right on Sage Hill’s doorstep, is rebuilding and soon will be a world-class destination market and event and gathering space designed by FRANK Architecture. This established northwest community is close to all of the connectors – just minutes from Shaganappi Trail, Stoney Trail, 144 Avenue N.W and Deerfoot Trail.
ATTENTION DEVELOPERS & INVESTORS 2 PRIME DEVELOPMENT LAND PARCELS IN SAGE HILL $ 3,450,000 | MLS®C4171986
$ 3,300,000 | MLS®C4174602
• 3527 Sage Hill Dr NW • 3.95 Acres • $3,450,000 • Zoned for Multi-Residential. • Located in the centre of it all and close to future transit hub.
• 13425 Symons Valley Rd NW • 3.98 Acres • $3,300,000 • Multi-Residential site available for development. • Close to Symons Gate.
Just reduced!
NOLAN HILL MLS C4192478 ®
Roddrick Hofrichter 403.404.3165
AARON ALBERTS
,900 WAS $429
00 NOW $419,9
403-850-0037
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hen the recession hit the Calgary economy, Sylvia Daoust, owner of Niche reDesign, saw an increase in people wanting to create a home office space as they pursued contract work or a homebased business. Daoust says that trend has continued with the younger generation of workers now involved in the gig economy. “They are less fixated on ‘I gotta have an office. I have to get in my car and drive to my office and start to work,’ ” she said. Even if you don’t expect to have clients visiting your home, Daoust says, it’s worthwhile having a home office space that encourages productivity and professionalism, rather than trying to work out of your kitchen. “It’s really important to have a space that’s away from the action,” she said.
“A kitchen island is good for some things, but you’ll be too distracted to be able to get anything done.” Daoust says what goes into your home office space depends on your needs, so she asks clients to take her through their work day. “How much are you at your computer? Do you need dual screens? Do you always need access to files at your fingertips?” she said. “It’s just like any renovation. How do you want to live in that space? How do you want to work in that space?” Daoust says a stand-up desk that might even be movable is something that works for a lot of people versus a static, sit-down desk. Meanwhile, a repurposed dining table can become a meeting table if you have a client coming to the home or need to collaborate with someone. For creative types, a planning wall with chalk paint, a white board or even the large sticky notes is a
nice addition. Daoust says if you need a print centre, put it and the printing products in a filing cabinet or other storage space that can be closed off to keep the space from looking cluttered. For the same reason, have proper storage available so you can put things away at the end of your work day. Check with the City of Calgary at calgary.ca for the necessary home occupation permit and business license. Daoust says a professional looking office space can be created for less than $5,000 and look great. In fact, one of her clients went to a meeting downtown and found the office had the same mix of glossy whites and natural wood that Daoust used in her design. “What she saw was very similar to her own basement after we renovated, and she said what she liked the best was she knew she had spent a fraction of the cost of what they spent,” said Daoust.