CONDO PROFILE
Bucci to launch fabulous
KENSINGTON CONDO PROJECT // BY HEATHER RYAN
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ollowing up on the success of its Ven condo project in Kensington, Bucci Developments is thrilled to offer another fabulous building that buyers will adore. Bucci is set to launch its newest offering, Kensington, this September, which will be a concrete six-storey, boutique-style apartment condo crafted on the former carpenters’ union hall site where 10th Street and 2nd Avenue meet. “We’re really excited about doing another project in Kensington because it’s such an amazing area and this is such a great location,” says Craig Anderson, director of sales and marketing, noting Kensington will be across from the Sunnyside C-Train station with Riley Park, Safeway and a large variety of shops, services and restaurants all within walking distance. “We’re also developing about 8,000 sq. ft. of street level shops and restaurant space so we’re adding conveniences for residents and the neighbourhood. “The location has huge appeal for the 25- to 34-year-old buyer, who may or may not own a car, who wants to walk or bike to work downtown, 16 NEW CONDO GUIDE | VOLUME 17 ISSUE 09 | newcondoguide.com
wants great access to the river trails and parks as well as SAIT and the U of C,” he says. “Our saying for Kensington is ‘Your Home, Your Neighbourhood’ and I think that really fits,” Anderson says. “I can see myself living in this building, enjoying the design and outdoor spaces and the neighbourhood, which is very walkable.” The Kensington will be a concrete building with just 77 suites: 55 one-bedroom and flex room or one-bedroom and den from 634 to 672 sq. ft.; 15 twobedrooms at 805 sq. ft.; and seven