Parade of Homes

Excitement is mounting for the dynamic new community of Bison Run in Waverley West. Located in the heart of southwest Winnipeg, this Qualico community will feature limestone trails and naturalized wetlands to create connections to nature. At the same time, it's a short jaunt away from shopping and other services on Pembina Highway and the South Kenaston area. For added convenience, the University of Manitoba and IG Field are both in close proximity, and rapid transit is easily accessible. Bison Run will feature a range of home styles and price points, including custom and premium homes, multi-family townhomes, condominiums and apartments. "Architecturally, we're trying to accommodate a wide variety of home styles and preferences but with guidelines to support the overall welcoming and appealing esthetic," says Bryan Ward, vice-president of Qualico Communities. "Throughout the decades, we've learned what has been successful in other neighbourhoods, and we're bringing those elements to the southwest side of the city." The first phase will offer an impressive variety of housing options, from single-family homes to apartments — and everything in between. In addition, it will feature some commercial and park spaces, including the start of the linear path network in the neighbourhood. Looking ahead, the upcoming 21-acre education campus will provide both an elementary school and a high school. The first Phase 1 lots are already available from participating builders, including Avanti Custom Homes. Jason Jaquet, vice-president of Avanti Custom Homes, expressed enthusiasm to be part of this new Qualico development. "Avanti is designing homes to fit the new area and the guidelines that have been brought forth by the developer. We're going to be pushing the envelope on new designs, so we're excited to be in here," he says. Avanti will start construction on a new show home this fall, which will be ready for summer 2022. "It's been a very seamless process, and the houses are going to be unique in their architecture features on the street," Jaquet says. "We've seen the master plan and we're looking forward to being part of something that Qualico envisions." Similarly, StreetSide Developments is pleased to be part of the project. Margaux Braund, marketing and social media co-ordinator for StreetSide Developments, says they're extremely excited to be the first approved multi- family builder in Bison Run. "Starting off, we are planning affordable three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom multi-level townhomes featuring designer finishes and quality construction that StreetSide is known for," she says. "We are also planning a live/work style townhome with attached garage. We will be releasing more details as we finalize our plan, and anyone who is interested in learning more should register on our website." Right now, StreetSide is in the process of finalizing plans for building in the area. "We have seen a surge of interest in our upcoming developments in the Bison Run area and anticipate that our multi-family offerings will be in high demand once we release it for purchase," Braund says. "StreetSide has seen an overwhelmingly positive response from the public since announcing that we will be building multi-family developments in Bison Run. We are very excited to be the first multi- family builder in this up-and-coming neighbourhood in Waverley West." To learn more about this exciting new community, visit www.Bisonrun.com. QUALICO COMMUNITIES — BISON RUN EXCITEMENT IS MOUNTING FOR THE DYNAMIC NEW COMMUNITY OF BISON RUN IN WAVERLEY WEST. ANTICIPATION BUILDS FOR BISON RUN By Jennifer McFee POH 146 Parade of Homes FALL 2021

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