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Things are looking up in the Calgary market

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BILD Report

Getting to know your new home warranty

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Calgaryism

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Inspiration

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By the Numbers

5 factors to look for in a new home location

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What’s motivating Canadian homebuyers this year?

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editor’s letter WAYNE KARL MANAGING EDITOR NextHome EMAIL: wayne.karl@nexthome.ca | TWITTER: @WayneKarl

Worth the wait CALGARIANS ARE READY TO BUY, WITH GOOD REASON It’s been a challenging last few years, Calgarians, thanks to the provincial economic slowdown, courtesy of the oil and gas slump.

But those days, we’re happy to see, are coming to an end. And prospective homebuyers are taking note.

Indeed, resurging confidence in the economy and employment is boosting homebuying intentions among Canadians to the highest levels since 2010. And would-be buyers in Alberta, it turns out, are the most confident in all of Canada, according to RBC Royal Bank.

Why, exactly? Important signposts such as projected GDP growth,

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employment growth, housing affordability and, though rising slightly, still-low interest rates.

Against the backdrop of such improvement, Calgarians are wisely planning their purchases carefully; the new mortgage “stress test” is encouraging buyers to make sure they don’t take on more home than they can afford. After a few years of pentup demand, savvy buyers are, in RBC’s words, taking a more informed journey to homeownership, based on facts, not emotions. And that’s a good thing.

Enjoy, Calgary. We hope it’s all worth the wait.

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YOU’RE NEVER FAR FROM A MATTAMY HOME THE PERFECT HOME FOR YOUR FAMILY IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK Today, as North America’s largest privately owned home builder, we’re taking our lifetime of dedication to quality and design and leaving our mark in Calgary and Airdrie. Mattamy Homes is proud of our commitment to building master-planned communities that are thoughtfully designed with you in mind. This June, we will be launching our 5th active community: Yorkville, located in SW Calgary.

Celebrating our 40th year, we’ve built 90,000 homes in hundreds of communities across North America and we’re still growing. With over 2,500 thoughtfully designed homes in and around Calgary, a Mattamy home is a home you’ll value for a lifetime.

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Mattamy crafts communities that respond to buyers’ needs, lifestyles

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ith four active communities, and one more on the way, Mattamy Homes has plenty to smile about. The builder and developer, launches Yorkville in SW Calgary just in time to celebrate a major milestone this fall with its 40th Anniversary.

Originally from Oakville, Ont., Mattamy has built over 90,000 homes in communities in Canada and the U.S., and has garnered a reputation for developing communities that respond to homebuyers’ needs and lifestyles.

“When we’re creating a master-planned community for the first time we start with market research and take a lot of pride in finding out what people want in their community,” says Warren Saunders, vice-president of sales and marketing.

“We conduct focus groups and online surveys to create a vision for the community and formulate what our future homeowners value before we even begin to develop the land,” he says. Then, working with their design team, they determine details from architectural styles and community design to housing types in order to craft a community that reflects the input from potential buyers.

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COMMUNITY The Gates at Hillcrest, Southwinds, CityScape, Carrington, Yorkville LOCATION Airdrie & Calgary DEVELOPER & BUILDER: Mattamy Homes HOME TYPES Single-family, Duplexes, Townhomes CONTACT mattamyhomes.com/calgary

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For example, for its northwest Carrington community research showed respondents desired a contemporary look, which Mattamy tied into its mountain theme, creating a new architectural style called Mountain Contemporary.

Meanwhile in its new community of Yorkville, Mattamy is creating two-storey Brownstones along the entry into the community that overlook a bike path and pedestrian walkway to reflect responders’ desire for use of brick and having the ability to connect to parks and green space at their doorstep.

Mattamy is also known for building communities in a continuous manner. “We build in an organized manner with our land development and construction teams working closely together, as we move through a community. This ensures our homeowners are not living in a construction zone and creates efficiencies that allow us to drive value for our homeowners to benefit from,” Saunders says.

Over the past nine years Mattamy has crafted communities in Airdrie, Calgary and Chestermere and is currently crafting the five following communities.

Townhomes. Townhomes feature either single- or double-car front attached garages, range from approximately 1,100 to 1,700 sq. ft. and start in the $250,000s.

SOUTHWINDS

This is a predominately single-family community in southwest Airdrie and Mattamy is currently selling in Phase 5 with homes from the $360,000s and plans to release Phase 7 in the summer.

It will also be bringing back Urban Townhomes in late summer/ early fall.

CARRINGTON

Offering a wide range of housing products, Mattamy opened single-family four showhomes in Carrington in the fall and opened new duplex showhomes – featuring a unique rear attached garage design creating an outdoor courtyard – on March 25 coinciding with a new lot release. New Urban Townhomes will have showhomes opening April 21. Pricing has townhomes from the $340,000s, duplexes from the $410,000s and single-family from $430,000s.

GATES OF HILLCREST

This quaint townhome community is located in Hillcrest in southwest Airdrie.

This consists of three-storey Village Townhomes and two-storey Manor

CITYSCAPE

CityScape in Calgary’s northeast features three different single-family styles starting in the $480,000s and two types of townhomes starting in the $260,000s and is currently selling in Phase 9. CityScape is one of the top selling communities in Calgary and is linked to the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway system.

YORKVILLE

Mattamy is preparing to launch Yorkville in southwest Calgary located off Stoney Trail and Sheriff King Street SW. Five singlefamily showhomes will open June 23rd, with duplex and the new Brownstone showhomes ready for Yorkville’s grand opening in mid-September. Yorkville is highlighted by a central park and plaza, water features and an east west walking corridor that spans the community.

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1. MYSTIC RIDGE By: La Vita Land Builders: Calbridge Homes mysticcalbridge.com

2. CRESTMONT By: Qualico Communities Builders: Sterling Homes, NuVista Homes, Broadview Homes, Trico Homes calgary.qualicocommunities.com/ crestmont/

3. DRESSAGE IN SILVERADO By: Qualico Communities Builders: Baywest Homes, Augusta Home Hunter House by Streetside Developments silveradobyqualico.com

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5. EVERGREEN Builders: Sanderson Ridge on Fish Creek by Telsec

6. CURRIE BARRACKS By: Canada Lands Builders: Axess by Slokker Homes

7. BELMONT By: Anthem United Builders: Homes by Avi, Cedarglen Homes, JaymanBUILT, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Streetside Developments, Trico Homes belmontcalgary.com

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Developer: Anthem United

Home types: Front-attached garage, laned, street towns and townhomes Location: Belmont in Southwest Calgary

No matter what your new beginning is, Belmont is a place where your present takes hold and your future unfolds. It’s a place where proximity to the amenities of south Calgary and an abundance of park and recreation areas mean your new home extends well beyond your front door.

Being crafted by Anthem United, Belmont is located on 280 acres southeast of Silverado that will eventually be home to more than 7,000 residents. The first phase consists of 225 lots and new homebuyers will get a first-hand view of the lots and housing styles with the opening of an amazing 12 new showhomes on April 28.

“We are thrilled to be bringing a new community to this growth area west of Macleod Trail and excited about opening of four lane and eight front attached garage showhomes this spring,” says Steve LePan, development manager for Anthem United. “Our community will offer affordability and great choices from some of Calgary’s very best builders with designs and home styles for people on the path of a new beginning whether it’s getting into home ownership for the first time, starting a family, those new to Calgary and Canada or those moving onto the next phase of their life.

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Builders: Cedarglen Homes, Homes by Avi, Jayman BUILT, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Trico Homes and StreetSide Developments

“The future is bright in Belmont,” he says.

“The southwest Ring Road, a future LRT stop just 500 metres away and a new City of Calgary Recreation Centre are all on the horizon. The rec centre will be located right in phase one of Belmont on the south side of the community, which will be a major benefit to our residents, but it will also serve the surrounding communities.

“There will also be a comprehensively designed play park constructed in 2018 in the first phase – a great accessible playground amenity that all families in phase one will enjoy from day one,” he adds. “In addition, there is a designated school site that will have playing fields and additional playgrounds and pathways will be located throughout the community, so Belmont will offer various recreational opportunities both indoor and out for people of all ages.

“Belmont will be a bright, modern community offering affordable quality-built homes at a price point that will appeal to first-time buyers, young couples and families,” LePan notes. “The lineup will include affordable townhomes and street towns, laned homes and single- and doubleattached garage homes, providing people plenty of choice and homes that meet their varied lifestyles and budgets.”

In Phase 1, Jayman BUILT and Morrison

Homes will be crafting single-family homes on a lane with optional rear detached garage from the $370,000s, while Cedarglen Homes, Homes by Avi, Shane Homes and Trico Homes will be building single-family homes with the front attached garages from the upper $400,000s. All homes are available on 25- or 30-ft. zero lot lines.

Homes by Avi will also be crafting a 54home street town project in Phase 1 from the mid $300,000s and has a sales centre opening soon, while a townhome project from StreetSide Developments will be announced this summer.

Besides the recreational component, Belmont residents will be able to walk to neighbourhood conveniences as a future retail/commercial site is located in the southwest corner of the community. There are also a variety of shops, services, groceries, eaters and more just minutes away in Silverado, Walden, Legacy and up Macleod Trail.

Belmont will be accessed by 210th Avenue west from Macleod Trail or Sheriff King Street south from Stoney Trail, and a future LRT stop will be within 500 metres of the community.

Register now to be the first to know more information at: www.belmontcalgary.com, or visit the showhomes opening April 28.

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WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR 2018?

HOUSING MARKET OUTLOOK

by WAYNE KARL

Things are looking up, Calgary. You’ve weathered the natural resource storm over the last few years, and the economy and housing markets are poised to recover.

The comeback, in fact, is already on. Let’s examine the key reasons the city deserves the thumbs up.

Economy The Conference Board of Canada, in its Metropolitan Outlook – Winter 2018, says Calgary will boast among the fastest-growing economies this year.

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cent, after 4.6-per-cent growth in 2017, but this is higher than the 2.1 per cent the Board original forecast for this year.

Up the highway in Edmonton, GDP is expected to grow by 2.2 per cent this year.

These gains will be enough to help both cities recoup the losses

of 2015-16 following the oil price collapse.

At the same time, output in the construction sector is also bouncing back, the Board says.

Despite still-high inventories, builders are coming back to Calgary’s housing market. Housing starts are expected to increase

Interest rates Mortgage rates are expected to rise modestly over the next couple years, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. This increase is consistent with the expected improvement in domestic economic conditions and the predicted increase in world interest rates.

The posted five-year mortgage rate is expected to lie between 4.9 and 5.7 per cent in 2018, and between 5.2 and 6.2 per cent in 2019, says CMHC. “We’re in the initial stages of a rising interest rate environment,” adds Robert Hogue, senior economist at RBC. “The end of ultra-low interest rates will signal a new chapter in the housing market.”

Despite these increases, mortgage rates are expected to remain below levels observed prior to the Great Recession.

Housing affordability to 12,200 units in 2018, after 12,000 units in 2017.

Non-residential construction is also on the comeback trail. Chief among them is the new $78-million Crosstown mixed-use development, which will see the construction of a pedestrian-friendly street area with shopping and four planned residential towers. In addition, the Alberta government has approved billions of dollars in infrastructure spending over the next four years. In Calgary, this will mean the construction of two new schools, the Green Line LRT and the $1.2-billion Calgary Cancer Centre.

Growing evidence that Alberta’s economic turnaround is solidly on track has been positive for Calgary’s housing market, RBC says in its latest Housing Trends and Affordability Report.

Housing affordability in the city – which remains among the best in the country – is broadly favourable for buyers. The modest pace of home price growth should keep homeownership affordable in the short term, RBC says.

Employment Unemployment is to fall to 7.7 per cent in 2018, down from a 22-year high of

9.4 per cent in 2016, according to the Conference Board.

Job growth is projected to improve, but consumer spending will slow in step with the economy. Though Calgary’s unemployment rate was expected to fall for 2017, it was likely to remain above the national average.

Why all of this matters…

Such positive economic fundamentals translate into rising consumer confidence.

With the economic recovery encouraging job creation through 2017, consumers opened their purse strings again, boosting retail sales by 2.2 per cent, the Board says.

Such developments are among the reasons REIN ranks Calgary as the number two for investment destinations through to 2019.

Edmonton was number one, while Okotoks was sixth and Airdrie ninth.

In terms of average residential prices in 2017, Calgary and Edmonton both experienced modest growth, thanks to stabilizing oil prices. In Calgary, the average residential sale price rose by approximately two per cent, to $487,931 up from $478,100 in 2016, according to the 2018 ReMax Housing Market Outlook. Buyers and sellers remain relatively tentative, but the city’s ongoing evolution into a major tech and distribution hub, as seen with Amazon’s recent announcement that Calgary will house one of the company’s key distribution centres, is expected to increase confidence in the real estate market moving forward.

ReMax forecasts average prices will remain the same for 2018.

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By: Bordeaux Developments Builders: Baywest Homes, Sterling Homes, Wolverine Custom Homes okotoksranchersrise.com

By: Dream Development Builder: Lifestyle Homes, Red Door Homes escapethecity.ca

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5. HERITAGE POINTE ARTESIA AT HERITAGE POINTE

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By: Heritage Pointe Properties Inc. Builders: Astoria Custom Homes, Albi Homes, Calbridge Homes liveatartesia.com

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By: Anthem United Builders: Morrison Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Trico Homes darcyokotoks.com

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D’ARCY in Okotoks offers vibrant lifestyle, stunning views DEVELOPER Anthem United LOCATION D’ARCY in Okotoks BUILDERS Morrison Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes and Trico Homes HOME TYPES Single Family and Paired Homes on a Laneway CONTACT www.darcyokotoks.com

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In the heritage-steeped Town of Okotoks that couples the charm of small town living with big city amenities, D’ARCY fits right in as a community designed for today’s families with a culture that hails neighborhoods’ past, and its on-site amenities highlighted by a neighbouring golf course and dramatic views make this community all about the lifestyle.

Crafted by Anthem United, D’ARCY is situated on 280 acres on the north side of Okotoks, bordering D’Arcy Ranch Golf Course and Northridge Drive, and will be built in seven phases, which will eventually be home to more than 6,000 residents.

“D’ARCY is one of our most highly anticipated communities,” says Steve LePan, development manager for Anthem United. “The location and stunning views make for a natural amphitheatre overlooking the Sheep River Valley and beyond to the Rocky Mountains, so we’re very excited about

launching this distinctive new community.

“The community design is focused on developing connections between the people, the amenities and the great outdoors,” LePan says. “With planned school sites, retail and commercial uses and a golf course just a 9-iron away, D’ARCY is a complete community in every way.

D’ARCY will provide a product for almost every buyer from starter homes, villas and townhomes up to front-attached garage and estate homes overlooking the golf course. “It’s a comprehensive, multigenerational community that connects residents to each other and their environment,” he adds.

Phase 1 will target affordability by offering singlefamily homes on a lane with optional rear detached garage on 30- to 34-ft. lots, and paired homes, also on a lane with optional rear detached garage, on 25to 27-ft. lots.

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The paired homes in Phase 1 will be crafted by Morrison Homes, while Pacesetter by Sterling Homes and Trico Homes will be building the laned homes and two showhomes from each builder are expected to open in May 2018. The paired homes will be priced from the low $300,000s, while the laned homes from the $370,000s.

“There is a pent-up demand for this type of product in Okotoks and these homes will appeal to first-time buyers from Okotoks, 25- to 34-somethings moving up from a rental or condo ownership or those looking to setting down roots with a partner,” LePan says. “We also see these homes appealing to young families moving from Calgary as a lifestyle choice, families moving into town from Foothills MD looking to upgrade to a new home and downsizing couples moving from within Okotoks.”

LePan notes that front attached garage homes will be added to the housing product mix later this year.

Along with having the golf course on the doorstep, D’ARCY will be home to parks, pathways, playgrounds and greenspace. And, Anthem United has joined with the Town of Okotoks in pioneering a new SafeRoutes initiative, which essentially provides safe pathways for children to walk to school.

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where required,” LePan explains. “We’re really trying to provide a safe place where children can roam and parents can rest easy as their kids walk to school.”

Residents will also enjoy being able to walk to D’ARCY’s Gateway District, which is planned to offer a mix of uses, retail and high street, and include a grocery store, coffee shop, restaurants, cafes and a variety of services.

Of course, residents are only a few minutes’ drive from an abundance of shops, services, eateries, boutiques, groceries and recreational amenities already established in Okotoks. As an added benefit D’ARCY is the closest community in Okotoks to Calgary so residents have just a 15-minute commute.

Register now to be the first to know more information at: www.darcyokotoks.com, and be sure to visit the new showhomes opening in May.

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Genstar’s Walden adds new ridge lots and amenities Already offering buyers a wide range of established amenities from parks and pathways, to shops and services Walden in southeast Calgary will get even more attractive COMMUNITY this year with the addition of new lots, house offerings WALDEN and amenities.

Crafted by Genstar Development Company, Walden has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years and continues to get a great DEVELOPER response from families who love that they can GENSTAR start fresh and grow in an established community.

DEVELOPMENTS “They like coming home, parking the car and being able to walk to stores or stroll along pathways to their favourite park… and that’s a huge part of what sets Walden apart,” says project manager Travis Putnam.

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“We have the pathways, parks, playgrounds, neighbourhood commercial and more already established.

“Plus were developing a new 40-acre open space around the naturalized storm water/wetland area by Phases 28 and 27 that includes 2 km of pathways, which will link into the regional pathway, a ball diamond and soccer field that we expect will be completed by fall 2018,” Putnam says, adding the park also has future school and community centre sites.

“We’re also excited to add a new product for Walden by offering ridge lots in Phase 51,” he says. “These lots overlook the Bow River and Fish Creek Park with views of the city and the mountains to the west so they’re really spectacular.”

Builders Arcuri Homes, Cardel Homes and California Homes will by crafting semi-estates on these lots starting from the $700,000s and Arcuri and California each have a showhome opening in early April.

“Two new additions to the mix this year are Daytona Homes and Prominent Homes,” Putnam adds. “Daytona is building some traditional front drive homes, while Prominent has some amenity bungalow homes.”

As well, two new multi-family offerings in Walden are being added this year with Avi Urban crafting new townhomes with Winston, while Excel Homes is coming on board with a townhome project called Holland Park. Avi Urban also has NextHome.ca 27

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to view them all in an afternoon visit. All new showhomes can be conveniently accessed from 210th Avenue (keep left into Walden onto Walgrove Boulevard S.E.). The showhomes are on the corner of Walgrove Boulevard and Walgrove Terrace.

One major benefit for residents in Walden is the wide range of Jackson featuring three-storey townhomes with attached garages neighbourhood conveniences with the Gates of Walden, which in Phase 21. includes a Save-On-Foods and Shopper’s Drug Mart.

These new projects join others already in progress: Development is also beginning on the new 65-acre, HOME TYPES Cardel Lifestyles’ Walden Place, which consists 700,000-sq.-ft. regional commercial centre along SEMI-ESTATE, of apartment-style condos and townhomes; 210 Avenue S.E. and Putnam expects a new gas bar SINGLE-FAMILY, and Rockford Developments’ Axis, which offers and a Tim Hortons will open this summer with more DUPLEXES, TOWNHOMES townhomes with garages in Phase 19. stores and services to come in the future.

“Walden really has become a vibrant, family-oriented Walden residents enjoy having quick access to Macleod community and it offers a great selection of housing styles and Stoney Trails, as well as to Deerfoot Trail; being close to choose from in every market segment,” Putnam says. “So to a variety of amenities on Macleod Trail and in Shawnessy; and we’re also excited about moving out of Phase 28 and into Phase being just five minutes from the Somerset LRT. Calgary Transit 32 with our single-family front attached garage homes and also offers bus service in Walden. duplexes by Cardel, Excel and Homes by Avi.” For more information on Walden, visit the showhomes, Showhomes for these product lines launched in April and or go to waldenliving.ca, or Instagram: @waldenbygenstar. are centralized in one area to make it convenient for the public

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By: Qualico Communities CALGARY Builders: Broadview Homes, NuVista Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Jayman BUILT, Trico Homes, Creations by Shane Homes, Shane Homes (Shane showhome to be built in spring) calgary.qualicocommunities.com/redstone

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6. LIVINGSTON By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Homes by Avi, Brookfield Residential, Morrison Homes, JaymanBuilt, Cedarglen Homes, Daytona Homes MAVERICK by Avi Urban brookfieldresidential.com

7. SKYVIEW RANCH By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Arrive by Partners Developments

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By: Truman Developments Builder: Jager Homes, Lionsworthe Homes, Douglas Homes, ReidBuilt Homes

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BILD ALBERTA REPORT

Getting to know your new home warranty

by CARMEN WYTON You’ve shopped around, analyzed your options and made the decision to purchase a newly built home. One of your primary roles as the homeowner is to educate yourself. This includes getting to know your builder and making sure your home is ready to stand the test of time with the help of a new-home warranty.

There are seven warranty providers builders can partner with in Alberta, so familiarize yourself with your builder’s provider. Key questions to ask your provider include: • When your warranty start dates are • What base and additional coverage is offered • How to make a claim

1-2-5-10 COVERAGE BILD Alberta members have been protecting homeowners by securing warranty coverage for more than 40 years. In 2014, the government of Alberta introduced the New Home Buyer Protection Act to ensure every newly built home has the minimum one-two-five-10 warranty coverage.

This covers: • One year for labour and materials including finishes like flooring, paint or trim; • Two years for delivery and distribution systems such as heating, plumbing and electrical; • Five years for building envelope protection including the roof and walls; and • 10 years for major structural components, including the frame and foundation.

Visit homewarranty.alberta.ca for a list of warranty providers and more information on your role as a homeowner.

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ADDITIONAL COVERAGE Now that you know about the one-two-five-10 mandatory coverage, take some time to look at additional coverage options that are available through your warranty provider.

One area to look at is prepossession coverage including deposit protection. Putting a sizeable deposit down on your home is a large financial commitment. It’s important to note that deposit protection is not part of mandatory coverage but would help protect you in the event that your builder defaults. Consider consulting with your real estate

lawyer to help navigate all additional warranty options.

WARRANTY PROCESS In the event that you encounter an issue with your new home, your first step is to contact your builder to discuss it. Your builder may be able to address it directly. If it cannot be resolved with your builder, contact the warranty provider to guide you through the process of making a claim under your policy.

With the number of reputable new-home builders in Alberta, you may never need to make a claim.

However, it’s important to have your ducks in a row so you have peace of mind in your new home.

Visit bildalberta.ca to find a builder member in your area.

Carmen Wyton is CEO, Building Industry and Land Development Alberta Association (BILD Alberta), the unified voice for the land development, home building and renovation industry in Alberta. bildalberta.ca

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Genstar’s Savanna offers prime location in northeast Calgary COMMUNITY Savanna LOCATION Northeast Calgary DEVELOPER Genstar Developments BUILDERS Arcuri Homes, Avi Urban, Cardel Homes, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, Rohit Communities HOME TYPES Semi-estate, Single-family, Duplexes, Townhomes CONTACT SavannaLiving.ca

A vibrant urban neighbourhood offering a wide range of housing styles to meet the differing needs of today’s buyers is being well received by those who desire a prime location in Calgary’s New Northeast.

Being developed on 320 acres in the already existing community of Saddle Ridge, Genstar Development Company is crafting Savanna, which will eventually comprise of 2,800 single- and multi-family homes for an expected 7,000 residents.

Bordered by Airport Trail to the north, 80th Avenue to the south, Metis Trail to the west and 60th Street to the east, Savanna offers a great location that has been so attractive to buyers that more than 75 per cent of Phase 1 and 2 is built out prompting Genstar to launch the next stage with Phase 7.

“We’re very excited about this location because people can access already established amenities nearby and we’re able to address a number of market segments,” says project manager Travis Putnam. “When we first launched there was a lot of pent up demand from people looking for opportunities in Calgary’s New Northeast so it has been very busy. Phase 1 and 2 is selling quickly and we expect that momentum to continue this year.

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“In the first phase we have front attached garage homes and laned homes, zero lot line, but with this newest phase we have townhomes, duplexes, zero lot line laned and front-attached garage homes and move-up front attached garage homes so we’re providing quite a variety of choices.

“Phase 7 also includes a commercial site, Savanna Market, that offers 34,000 sq. ft. of retail space to provide local shops and services,” he says. “We started construction on this at the end of 2017 and will expect it to be completed in 2019. There is another commercial site, Savanna Bazaar, that has 92,000 sq. ft. of retail space located in Phase 4 and we anticipate that we’ll start construction in the spring 2018 and be open near the end of 2019.”

Builders in Savanna include Cardel Homes, Excel Homes and Homes by Avi, and all crafting single-family homes starting in the $400,000s, while Arcuri Homes is building the singlefamily move-up homes (semi-estates) starting in the $600,000s.

Avi, Cardel and Excel are also building duplexes that start in the $300,000s.

“The builders have front attached garage showhomes, and will be selling all housing types from these and they have a great location across from our main park, so mom and dad can tour through the showhomes while the kids play in the park,” Putnam says, noting the park is a focal point in the community. “It’s our main entry feature and offers a large green space area with

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Phase 7 will also feature the first multi-family offerings with Avi Urban crafting a townhome project with prices starting in the high $200,000s, while Rohit Communities is building townhomes from the $300,000s.

“Savanna’s location is one of its greatest attributes,” Putnam says. “It is the closest new community in the northeast to the LRT station and established commercial amenities in Saddle Ridge. It also offers great access to Metis and Stoney Trails and the airport.

“Once built out Savanna will have those two commercial sites and an LRT station of its own,” he adds. “And, with a future pond, two school, six parks, green space and pathways that will link to the regional system you really can’t go wrong.”

For more information on Savanna, visit the single-family showhomes on Savanna Green N.E., townhomes sales centre on Savanna Street N.E., call 403-256-4000 or check out SavannaLiving.ca.

CALGARYISM

factors to consider (when choosing your new home location)

by CODY BATTERSHILL

When searching for a new home location, there are some key things to consider.

Here are five tips to help you make the perfect choice.

1 CUL-DE-SACS For families, cul-de-sac’s generally provide a safer outdoor play space compared to regular streets. With homes all facing one another, they tend to promote friendly interaction between neighbours and lower the prospects of crime.

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PARK ACCESS All new suburban communities have a master plan that usually includes large park spaces. Buying a home in such a location may be something you and your kids prefer and enjoy over the years.

Some Calgary communities are located close to vast natural areas. For example, the southwest neighbourhood of Lakeview is adjacent to both the Glenmore Reservoir and Weaselhead Flats.

NEW COMMUNITY PHASES Consider the exact location of your prospective property in relation to future phases of development. If you’re thinking about moving to an up and coming suburban community, buying a home in the middle of an already developed phase should limit your exposure to construction noise and hazards.

For inner city homes, be familiar with zoning regulations and be on the lookout for news of future multi-family projects nearby.

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MAIN ROUTES A quiet ambiance around your house is high on many buyers’ checklists nowadays. A property on the corner of a main street in the inner city or bordering a sound barrier in a suburban community, might affect your enjoyment of your new home. Make sure you walk around the neighbourhood during daytime and see what sounds you hear at different locations.

WALKABILITY If you work downtown and desire to walk to and from work every day, buying in West Hillhurst, for example, instead of Hillhurst may be a good idea initially. But over the long haul, the additional walk may become draining. Having quickand-easy access on foot to a nearby entertainment district, such as Kensington, may afford you the walkable, inner city lifestyle you’ve always wanted. So, buying a property 20 minutes away on foot from the district, compared to one five minutes away could make all the difference in how much you enjoy your new place.

Once again, these are small details but are important in your level of satisfaction with your home purchase over the long haul.

Happy house hunting!!

Cody Battershill is the founder of Calgaryism and a top producing realtor at ReMax House of Real Estate. He can be reached at 403.370.4180, @Calgaryism on Twitter and calgaryism.ca

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By: Qualico Builders: NuVista, McKee Homes, Pacesetter, Broadview ZEN RAVENSWOOD by Avalon Master Builder ravenswoodairdrie.com

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Builders: ReidBuilt Homes, Mckee Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Genesis Builders Group, WestView Builders CANALS by Slokker Homes genesisland.com

10. CREEKSIDE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE by Carlisle Group

3. COOPER’S CROSSING By: Westmark Holdings Builders: Harder Homes, McKee Homes, NuVista Homes; Emerald New Homes and Douglas Homes cooperscrossing.ca

4. HILLCREST By: Apex Developments Builders: Excel Homes, Shane Homes, McKee Homes hillcrestairdrie.com

7. PIER 11 By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: Genesis Builder Group pier11airdrie.com

11. GEORGETOWN @ Reunion by Slokker Homes

12. VISTA CROSSING IN CROSSFIELD By: Dream Development Builders: McKee Homes, Reidbuilt Homes, Homes by Dream vistacrossing.ca

8. MIDTOWN By: Wenzel Developments & Apex Developments Builders: Shane Homes, Excel Homes, Trico Homes midtowninairdrie.com

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Midtown presents an urban oasis in the heart of Airdrie COMMUNITY Midtown LOCATION Airdrie DEVELOPER Shane Communities in partnership with APEX Developments BUILDERS Excel Homes, Shane Homes, Trico Homes HOME TYPE Single-family, Laned, Townhomes CONTACT midtowninairdrie.com

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ith its wide range of home styles, naturally landscaped entry, greenspaces and a scenic promenade overlooking a pond, Midtown presents an urban oasis in the heart of Airdrie.

Crafted by Shane Communities in partnership with APEX Developments, Midtown is artfully designed on more than 90 acres in central Airdrie providing a rare sense of openness in the midst of a city.

With plentiful outdoor conveniences interwoven amongst inspiring new homes residents enjoy the perfect setting to have it all.

“Midtown is designed surrounding a centralized pond in which community amenities have been built around,” says Brenden Montgomery, general manager of Shane Communities. “The highlight of the pond is a promenade visible from the entrance of the community.

The promenade provides passive space to enjoy the pond, but also acts as a destination for the pathway system throughout the community.

“A pedestrian bridge spans from the promenade to the eastern side of the community creating strong pedestrian connectivity,” he notes. “With

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more than 3.2 km of a variety of pathways, Midtown has created a system allowing residents both active and passive recreational opportunities. The pathway system connects the open space throughout the community, which consists of a smaller tot lot to larger open play areas.”

Midtown broke ground in 2015 with Phase 1 and 2, which consists of street fronting townhomes, laned paired homes and front drive paired homes all from the mid $300,000s and single-family front drive homes from the low $400,000s.

With those phases developed, work is focused on Phase 4, which is predominately front drive single-family homes ranging from 32- to 36-ft. wide lots. This is the first phase with pond-backing homes as well as homes backing onto the naturalized creek on the south end of the community.

In Phase 4, builders Excel Homes, Shane Homes and Trico Homes are crafting single-family front drive homes with a double attached garage starting from the mid $400,000s.

“Midtown is characterized by a modern yet traditional theme,” Montgomery says. “The entrance has a more urban feel with modern street fronting townhomes, and Trico Homes also has some amazing paired homes with verandas looking onto the pond with a more traditional feel.”

As well, under construction as part of Phase 4 is a pedestrian and vehicular connection south to the community of Luxstone.

This connection will provide contiguous pedestrian access between the open-space systems of each community.

Midtown residents can also walk to neighbourhood conveniences at Midtown Plaza, which opened last year and features a Tim Hortons, Co-op gas bar, convenience store, car wash and liquor store, as well as some smaller businesses including a dentist office, pharmacy, Panago pizza, and nail salon.

“One of the strengths of Midtown is that it’s surrounded by established development so residents can access existing school, shopping and restaurants,” Montgomery says. “Items that you can’t find at Midtown Plaza, you can find a short five-minute walk north to a variety of restaurants, shops and a Sobeys. We also built as much of the amenities up front as possible.”

Midtown is located on 8th Avenue, a major north-south connector, and is easily accessible from the QEII as well Veterans and Yankee Valley Boulevards.

Six new Phase 4 single-family front drive showhomes by the builder group will open in April. The Grand Opening for this new showhome parade is on May 5th. For more information, visit midtowninairdrie.com.

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enstar Development’s Carrington, the latest gem in its long lineup of communities in Calgary’s northwest that has included Panorama Hills and Country Hills, is being so treasured by homebuyers that its first phase is nearly sold out.

“Carrington has become a real jewel in the new northwest,” says project manager Travis Putnam. “We recognized there was pent up demand when we started Carrington, but the response has been phenomenal. We’ve almost sold out Phase 1 within a year with just 10 lots remaining and we expect that momentum will continue with our next phase.”

However, the hidden gem in Phase 1 are the lots that back onto the pond and are west facing walkouts with mountain views, which are still available. “These lots are the real gems of the Phase, they’re just spectacular and they’re semi-estate lots with Arcuri Homes, which is a fantastic builder, so it’s surprising that they haven’t been snapped up already,” Putnam comments, adding they’re also well priced starting from the $800,000s.

Phase 1 features single-family homes with front attached garage

by Arcuri, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, and duplexes from Jayman BUILT. All the homes feature Urban Carriage House, Prairie Modern, Urban Modern architectural styles.

With Phase 1 almost done, Putnam says they will be releasing Phase 2 this spring with builders Excel, Homes by Avi and Jayman crafting duplexes from the $320,000s, while Avi Urban will be building townhomes. A future school site is also located in Phase 2, which Putnam says will act as a large green space/park until the school is built.

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“Carrington is a desirable place in which to live, work and recreate, as well as being walkable, culturally enriched, inclusive, diverse and sustainable, utilizing best practices in place-making and sustainable design,” Putnam says.

The overall community of Carrington has three developers with Genstar’s portion located on 80 acres at 144th Avenue and Centre Street N.W. “It’s a friendly, welcoming community that is small and intimate, so you don’t get lost in the crowd, and it will be less intimidating and higher quality.”

The focal point of Carrington is the Major Activity Centre, which is included in Genstar’s land and makes up Phase 3. This Centre will be the hub of employment, retail, eateries, services and transportation with BRT service first followed by a future LRT station – all within walking distance.

“From our location in Carrington you’ll be able to visit this urban village without crossing any major roadways,” Putnam says. “It’ll be a true mixed-use urban centre at your doorstep and there will be live/work opportunities and a big plaza.

We’re currently in the early stages of design and planning with Genstar’s team and building partners, ensuring it will look really great once it’s complete.”

Genstar’s Carrington places a priority on green areas being designed with the natural slope of the land to offer view lots

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looking west towards a large pond amenity with walking trails and lookout points offering mountain views. As well, the green space, the pond and the Major Activity Centre will all linked to a regional pathway system increasing the walkability factor for residents allowing them to explore.

Residents will also enjoy having an abundance of other amenities located in the surrounding established communities to the south and west with a plethora of shops, services restaurants, grocery stores, movie theatre and rec centre just a few minutes’ drive away in areas such as Country Hills and Panorama Hills.

There is also amazing access to Stoney Trail and Deerfoot Trail allowing for quick commuting within the city, to the airport and throughout the area.

For more information on Genstar’s Carrington, visit the showhomes, or visit www.carringtonliving.ca.

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EVANSTON HAS IT ALL f you want to build new and have everything you need in your community, Evanston in northwest Calgary should be your next move.

“In Evanston, you can run to the Evanston Towne Centre to get eggs, bank, or pick up something for dinner,” says Cheryl Heilman, marketing director for Qualico Communities. “You can pick your children up from one of the two schools in the community, or they can even walk home. Now that Evanston is almost built to completion everything you need is here.”

Crafted by Qualico Communities – Evanston is a community where prairie values and harmonious living are at the forefront.

There are fewer fences and more open spaces, back lanes and verandas so more opportunities for conversations and more to see – especially being next to the natural beauty and grasslands of the Symons Valley and West Nose Creek areas with views of Country Hills Golf Course and picturesque sandstone rocks bluffs.

“Evanston allows families to connect. No long commutes to take your children out of the community for activities or play dates,” Heilman says. “You can get to know your neighbours and find a home within your budget.”

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There are 16 community parks, 6.3 km of walking and bike paths, lushly landscaped ponds and seven playgrounds with picnic areas and a sheltered gazebo throughout the community. There are two schools already in the community – a public elementary school and a Catholic K-9 – and a third one (a Catholic K-6 school) is going in phase 22. Public transit is readily available, and the Evanston Towne Centre is within walking distance and has easily become the social, cultural and commercial hub of the entire area.

“Evanston also provides home options for everyone’s taste, lifestyle and budget,” Heilman says. And, while Evanston is moving into its final stage, there are still plenty of housing options available, including townhomes from $299,000s, duplexes from the $370,000s, laned homes from the $360,000s and front garage homes starting from the $470,000s.

Single-family home builders include Broadview Homes, Jayman BUILT, NuVista Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Sterling Homes and Trico Homes. Townhomes are from Partners Group and StreetSide Developments. New lots have been released in Phases 31 and 33 and buyers can get a first-hand

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“There is a full variety of product options for potential buyers to choose from, with zero lot lines to larger lots backing onto a dry pond; the new lots release provide home options for everyone’s taste, lifestyle and budget,” Heilman says.

She adds that people are coming to Evanston “to establish roots or to age in place” with buyers ranging from first-time and moveup buyers to downsizers and seniors. “There is the nonprofit organization Covenant Care, and the Evanston Grande Village assisted living senior living facilities so families can stay near their

elderly parents.

“The great part about buying now is that customers will get a new home in an established community,” she notes. “Evanston has it all with an active community association and great amenities.”

Evanston is conveniently located with easy access to Stoney Trail, Symons Valley Road/Beddington Trail, Country Hills Boulevard and Deerfoot Trail. Plus with Stoney Trail nearby, residents have easy access to CrossIron Mills and the airport.

For more information about Evanston, visit the showhomes or www.evanstoncommunity.com.

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PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS in Alberta are the most confident in all of Canada, according to a new poll from RBC Royal Bank.

Resurging confidence in the economy and employment is boosting homebuying intentions among Canadians to the highest levels since 2010, despite the federal government’s new uninsured mortgage “stress test.” In fact, according to the annual RBC Home Ownership Poll, one-third of Canadians (32 per cent) are very or somewhat likely to buy a home in the next two years, up seven percentage points from last year.

Millennials (ages 18 to 34) express the strongest of those homebuying intentions (50 per cent).

As intention to buy continues to climb in Canada, slightly more than one one-third (35 per cent) of Canadians indicated they would be receiving financial assistance from family for a down payment, while almost an equal number (36 per cent) plan to do it on their own with a dedicated savings account.

“Canadians continue to feel optimistic about getting into the housing market despite changes in government regulations,” says Nicole Wells, vice-president, Home Equity Financing, RBC. “They’re taking a more informed journey to homeownership by starting with affordability.

With the right tools and a detailed roadmap that navigates the journey, Canadians are better prepared to make one of the biggest decisions – and it’s based on facts, not emotions.”

Tips for homebuying success SCENARIO PLANNING While no one can tell what the future may bring, it’s important to test drive your near-term homeownership plans. If you plan to have children in the future, buy a new car or own a business, make sure you have a few scenarios aligned with your dreams.

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PERFORM YOUR OWN STRESS TEST While optimism about the job market and economy has increased, it can also lead buyers to feel overly optimistic about what they can afford. Perform your own stress test when determining affordability by testing what will happen if interest rates go up, or your income goes down.

USE ONLINE TOOLS With the variety of tools available, homebuyers today can make more informed decisions than in the past. From online mortgage pre-approvals to neighbourhood analyses, important information is at your fingertips before your home hunt even begins.

FUTURE PROOF YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE Your home is more than just a place to live. It is an investment that can impact your future plans and finances. Whether you’re buying your first home or helping your children buy their first home, meet with an expert to get a better idea of what impact that will have on your long-term savings.

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To make this room multi-functional, I chose this amazing TV mount arm from Wayfair Canada which allows you to pull the TV, so that you can watch it from any seat in the room. I am obsessed with the Sonos (sonos.com) system, which I love having in my own home, so I naturally want all my clients to get it as well. The Sonos Playbar connects to the TV and makes everything sound better.

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For this room, pot lights were not in the budget, but good lighting was a necessity. I chose lighting from Wayfair Canada’s (wayfair.ca) home improvement category, where we paired together two affordable ceiling lights to give the impression of one large track lighting system in the room.

4. PERSONALIZED DETAILS I love incorporating non-traditional and meaningful photos to a family’s space, especially when they are artistically taken. These photos are some of the most cherished memories from this family and, all we did was upload them to Posterjack (posterjack.ca). Then with a few clicks of the mouse, we chose the frame style, size and changed the photos to black and white. And, presto, they were delivered right to their home.

5. COMFORTABLE SEATING This room needed ample seating that would work for this family of four. I chose an oversized sectional from Structube (structube.com). The great thing about their furniture is that it is super family-friendly and the prices are incredibly affordable. I was also able to add a side chair and a modern rocking chair. Since this company is so budget-conscious, I was also able to add in a gorgeous glass coffee table and raw wood side tables – all within my clients’ budget.

1. FOCAL POINT The fireplace was the jumping off point for this room. I converted the family’s gas fireplace to an electric one.

Electric fireplaces have come so far in recent years, and it’s something I incorporate in almost all my designs now.

For this space, I selected a Dimplex (dimplex.com) electric fireplace which appears so real, people have to look twice! I started with a unit that would fit the room and then created a stunning built-in unit to surround it. To create this unit, I used Metrie’s French Curves Collection (metrie.com).

6. FINISHING TOUCHES With all the key components in place, I went on a shopping spree at HomeSense (homesense.ca) to give this room the finishing touches it needed to be brought to life. I grabbed a multitude of throw cushions, side table accessories, pots and bowls, which gave it the elevated look I was aiming for.

Jo Alcorn is a design specialist and designer on HGTV’s Home to Win, out this spring. She has her own furniture collection, signature pillow and dog bed line, and is known for her savvy design concepts. Visit Jo at whitewashco.ca NextHome.ca 53

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CALGARY MAYOR NAHEED NENSHI, NOW IN HIS THIRD TERM, SHARES HIS VIEWS ON HOUSING, TRANSIT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF VICTORIA PARK

by MARLENE EISNER When you first became mayor in 2010, you believed urban densification was possible for the city. What are some of the key achievements and challenges on the downtown densification?

NAHEED NENSHI: There has been a lot of success as well as challenges over the last seven years. We achieved great success as a city in the build-out of the East Village, where we have attracted more than $3 billion in private sector development. The community is steadily growing, and despite the downturn, we have had many great developments start in the downtown, the Beltline and at emerging transit-oriented development sites across the city.

The economic downturn has hurt our downtown core hard, and we have many buildings of all classes being underutilized.

One of our most significant challenges is to fill the towers with workers, but we should also take this opportunity to be innovative and encourage some older office buildings to be converted to residential to increase the density and housing options downtown.

Secondary suites are an attractive option for builders and for homebuyers in terms of affordability. What are your thoughts on this?

NN: I completely agree! In my mind, they are a no-brainer. Secondary suites increase the amount of rental housing available to Calgarians and allow homeowners a stream of income to better afford their own homes.

It’s a win-win all around.

To improve the somewhat contentious relationship between the city and developers, you have tried to work on issues of mutual concern. Two are having new communities automatically zoned for secondary suites, and the adoption of six-storey wood frame buildings. How have these initiatives been working out?

NN: I’m really pleased with how we’ve been able to work collaboratively over the past few years. Even the contentious issue of development levies was eventually solved in a very collaborative way, with industry support and unanimous consent on council. That sense of collaboration was very much a part of the other issues you mentioned.

Secondary suites have been legal in all new communities since early 2011, and, since Jan. 1, 2015, six-storey wood frame buildings have been allowed. These measures have increased housing affordability and builders’ options. Several six-storey wood frame buildings have been approved and are already going up across the city. …continued on page 56 NextHome.ca 55

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When it comes to densification, how do you convince Calgarians to give up the suburban life for downtown?

NN: My plan has always been about providing citizens with options – that includes a diversity of housing choices within a complete community. We need to continue to create great neighbourhoods where people want to live, work and place. A complete community will have the singlefamily and multi-family options that support a diversity of incomes and demographics.

This includes products such as rowhouse and townhouse options, along with higher-end detached homes – all close to transit, retail and recreation amenities.

You have been talking about the redevelopment of Victoria Park for a while. Why should the City invest so much capital into the area?

NN: The redevelopment of Victoria Park in the Rivers District is the next logical step in the build-out of the East Village. For the investment of $357 million since 2005, Calgary has gained more than $3 billion in private investment and a dramatically redeveloped desirable community in the East Village.

As the East Village nears completion, it is logical to look at the opportunity to revitalize Victoria Park on the south side of the railway tracks. Together with the current facilities in the wider east downtown neighbourhood, we have the opportunity to create a truly dynamic cultural and entertainment district.

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upgrade the infrastructure in Victoria Park – along with other targeted investments in the BMO Centre, the Arts Commons, Olympic Plaza and in a new arena – we have the opportunity to build something truly special.

But we need to get the financial solution, the partner collaboration and the planning exactly right to make it work. This is one of my priorities in this new term.

A new events centre is included in the Victoria Park development plan, one that is similar to the original CalgaryNEXT arena concept. Prior to the election, you shared the city’s funding proposal for it because Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. (CSEC) pulled out of the deal. What’s the latest?

NN: The most logical and cost-effective way forward is to build the new arena and events centre north of the Saddledome (by the BMO Centre & Stampede Grounds and in between the Red and the Green LRT Lines).

The City of Calgary’s latest proposal to CSEC was a very reasonable deal, and I think the majority of Calgarians feel similarly. The City remains at the table and is always ready to negotiate a win-win solution for Calgarians and the owners of the Flames. When the CSEC is ready to return, we’ll be there.

You are quoted as saying “Investments in public transit are some of the most important investments a government can make.” Why is it so important for Calgarians?

NN: Besides the direct benefit that transit has on reducing traffic congestion and improving commuting time for both transit users and private vehicle drivers, there is the immense environmental benefit of cleaner air and more efficient use of fuel and space.

Transit provides an affordable mobility option for all citizens. With good transit, someone can more easily get a job in a different part of the city without having to buy a second car – so it’s not just about physical mobility, it’s about social mobility and fighting poverty… That’s why I’m so pleased that we are moving forward with the Green Line LRT. The massive project – one of the largest infrastructure projects in Alberta’s history – will eventually double the size of our current successful light rail transit system by adding 46km of rail stretching from 160 avenue in the north to Seton in the south.

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