Inside Calgary - September 17th, 2021

What's Happening

Calgary’s first “farm-to-table” community opens its doors with the introduction of seven new showhomes that exemplify modern countryfied living in southeast Calgary.

Section23 Developments officially launches Rangeview, a brand new 322- acre community with new front-drive garage and laned show homes by Baywest Homes, Homes by Avi and Jayman BUILT.

Designed to nourish and inspire authentic living through food celebration., Rangeview will be the first community in Alberta to introduce ‘Agricultural Urbanism’, which is the practice of integrating local food systems in the design and programming of neighbourhoods and communities.

“My father had one motto for his life,” says Robert Ollerenshaw, Section23’s Founder and Executive Chairman. “He said, ‘Be sure to take care of the land, and the land will take care of you’. This philosophy continues to resonate with me today.

The showhomes are along Rangeview Blvd, S.E. Visit rangeviewyyc.com for more.

SOLA is super-hot

It was always meant to be a one-of-a-kind condo and buyers have responded as SOLA in Kensington is now 50 per cent sold. This nine-storey multi-family development from Ocgrow Group of Companies is going fast as it announces the limited release of its luxury units in September.

“SOLA is widely recognized now as Canada’s most tech innovative luxury new condo tower,” says Carla Hackman, Sales Manager of Ocgrow Group, SOLA’s developer.

SOLA is Calgary’s first multi-family development with Amazon’s Alexa/Echo smart devices and a SOLA smart hub built into every unit with the fastest Internet speeds in Alberta. That’s just one of the many features that makes it one of Calgary’s best suited homes for the future. Go to solacalgary.com for more information.

Did you know?

Okotoks' gets its name from the Blackfoot First Nation word for “rock,” which may refer to the Big Rock, the largest glacial erratic, just west of town.

Buzz builds for Sage Walk

Fresh off its win as BILD Calgary Grand Award winner for Large Volume Multi-Family Builder of the Year, Logel Homes is embarking on the next stage of another sure-fire winner, as Sage Walk is set to unveil its newest show suites.

“We are excited to announce the opening of six stunning new show suites at Sage Walk in Sage Hill, and a spectacular sales center to make your Logel Homes buying experience serene and satisfying,” says Logel Homes marketing coordinator, Jennifer Seamone.

She says that Sage Walk’s first building is nearly sold out, and the new building will feature nine different floorplans, with lots of options to choose from and a wide variety of upgrades, and a total of 70 units to purchase.

Located at 150 Sage Hill Blvd NW, Sage Walk is a two-minute walk to a wide variety of amenities including Loblaws City Market, restaurants and services. It sits just behind a scenic ravine, and offers homeowners beautiful views and easy access to 25 kms of paths and parks. “Our newest building will back onto the Ravie, that is a special and limited feature,” Seamone says.

For more information, go to logelhomes.com/sage-hill-walk.

Two new Chestermere communities

The lake town of Chestermere is certainly enjoying a growth spurt this year, as two new communities are opening in this city just east of Calgary.

South Shore at Chestermere broke ground in the summer, developed jointly by Edgewater Communities and General Development Services (GDS), it is on the last available shores of Chestermere Lake. It is comprised of 77.5 gross acres interlaces with pathways, playgrounds and shoreline. It brings together brings together a premium and award-winning group of builders: Crystal Creek Homes, Prominent Homes, Madison Avenue Group, Green Cedar Homes, and Avalon Master Builder. This dedicated line-up of homebuilding partners offer a wide-selection of home styles (single-family, duplexes, townhomes) and much more. Visit liveatsouthshore.com for more information.

Waterford, meanwhile, is located on the southwest edge of Chestermere and they are opening their first showhomes on September 18. The community is from Douglas Developments and totals three-quarter sections totalling 184 acres. It is part of the Waterbridge Master Area Structure Plan (MASP). The builder group includes Douglas Homes, Green Cedar Homes, Artistique Homes and Devine Custom Homes. Go to www.lifeinwaterford.com for more.

Taza’s latest village breaks ground

Taza, the first commercial centre at the heart of the Tsuut’ina Nation, broke ground on the next village and announces the next round of anchor tenants at its Taza Park - Metro Ford and Big 4 Motors. Both car dealerships are excited to be moving forward together in this step towards reconciliation and economic prosperity for the Nation.

Taza Park encompasses 530 acres with a planned dynamic mixed-use community of retail, office and residential, including recreation and entertainment destinations. A future pedestrian-friendly Market Street will further enhance the development for shopping, dining and social activities. Both Metro Ford and Big 4 Motors are slated to open by the Fall of 2022.

For more information on Taza, please visit: TogetherAtTaza.com.