Parade of Homes

DIVERSE BY DESIGN: SAGE CREEK has something for everyone It's no accident that Sage Creek is one of Winnipeg's most desirable neighbourhoods. Creating a diverse community with a variety of housing options to meet the needs of every family was part of the plan from the start. Today, Sage Creek is home to more than 2,000 families who enjoy its thoughtfully planned wetlands, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and walking trails, as well as the many conveniences of its Village Centre. Along with a new selection of single-family lots coming this year, Sage Creek is about to welcome two new multi-family developments. "We've gotten to a place where Sage Creek has now grown into its vision and is starting to achieve what everybody hoped and planned for when we started," says Qualico Communities' vice president Bryan Ward. "We've been sticking to that vision and making sure there are places to build multi-family dwellings and to build townhouses or duplexes. We want to make sure we have very diverse housing options for anybody who wants to live in Sage Creek." One of the new options is Lafrance Condominiums, being built by Randall Homes. This unique complex will have 10 two-storey, three-bedroom units with 1,531 square feet of living space and detached two-car garage. Along with a generous master suite, each condo will have nine-foot ceilings on the main floor, with a large kitchen and a great room off the foyer that's perfect for entertaining. Randall Homes' vice president Jason Jaquet says Lafrance Condominiums will be located just a short walk from the Village Centre and all of its amenities, including a grocery store, bank and a growing variety of restaurants and services. "Location makes a big difference with a project like this," he says. "A lot of people nowadays like to walk about their neighbourhood instead of having to get into the car all the time." For people who prefer to rent, the Latitude 49 apartment community will be an attractive option. Units will range in size from 450-square-foot one-bedroom apartments to 1,100-square-foot three- bedroom suites. Denis Jones, president and CEO of the Deveraux Group of Companies, says 398 units will be available in six separate buildings, all linked together by walking paths and communal spaces. "We've really focused on a strong community to create a village feel within the neighbourhood," Jones says. Just a stone's throw from the Village Centre, Latitude 49 boasts a full slate of amenities, including a clubhouse with an outdoor swimming pool and an area with barbecues and fire pits, as well as a fully furnished outdoor kitchen that will be available to all tenants. One 150-suite building will feature a large fitness area on the penthouse floor, with a gym, juice bar and a panoramic view of southeast Winnipeg. The first apartment building is expected to open in May 2020, followed by staggered openings of the five remaining buildings over the next year. Designed to embrace diversity, promote interaction, and build a sense of community, Latitude 49 is an ideal fit for Sage Creek. QUALICO COMMUNITIES — SAGE CREEK "We've gotten to a place where Sage Creek has now grown into its vision and is starting to achieve what everybody hoped and planned for when we started," Q 130 Parade of Homes Spring 2020

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