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GENSTAR — SUMMERLEA NEARLY 20 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WILL BE SET ASIDE FOR GREENSPACES, INCLUDING NATURALIZED PONDS. IN ADDITION TO THE WALKWAYS THAT CONNECT TO THE CENTRAL GREENSPACE, THERE WILL BE OTHER PAVED PATHWAYS FOR WALKING OR BIKING THAT FACILITATES EASY ACCESS TO SURROUNDING PARKS AND TRAILS. For over 70 years across North America, Winnipeg-based developer Genstar has built a reputation for creating communities with innovative amenities, lasting value, and outstanding community pride. More recently, the company introduced its newest community, Summerlea, located right back where it all began for Genstar in 1950: Transcona. AND NOW, IMAGINING WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO LIVE IN SUMMERLEA IS EASY. DURING THE FALL PARADE OF HOMES, SUMMERLEA BUILDERS HAVE FOUR BEAUTIFUL SHOW HOMES READY TO BE TOURED IN THIS NEW AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY. Inspired by the layout of Winnipeg's historic neighbourhoods, Summerlea was designed with a traditional grid street system and central greenspace. This was intentionally done to foster the development of a close-knit community that celebrates diversity. Genstar's vision for Summerlea is to create a community that emphasizes connecting with friendly neighbours, while providing an affordable and appealing environment for people of all ages and life stages. This people-first focus can be seen in neighbourhood features like the extensive pedestrian network, which links to the central greenspace to make it easy for residents to meet, keep active, and connect to the natural environment. The architectural character of the neighbourhood draws from the theme of early prairie settlements, with homes that blend the traditional forms and features of the classic farmhouse style with progressive materials and contemporary details. This serves to create a one-of-a-kind aesthetic that is perfectly suited to a modern, yet relaxed lifestyle. Additionally, Summerlea offers a wide range of home sizes, styles and custom options within this general framework. The diversity of home types is designed to appeal to a wide range of homeowners — which makes Summerlea the perfect choice for first-time home buyers, families, and people looking to settle into their forever-community, all for an affordable price. The overall goal for Summerlea is to redefine the modern conventions of community and livability. Nearly 20 acres of land within the neighbourhood will be set aside for greenspaces, including naturalized ponds. In addition to the walkways that connect to the central greenspace, there will be other paved pathways for walking or biking that facilitate easy access to surrounding parks and trails. Summerlea residents will also enjoy the close proximity to a neighbourhood commercial site, and a larger commercial development at Transcona Square. And for Summerlea families, there's plenty of local education and child-care options as well. A sense of belonging is fundamental to our sense of happiness and well-being — and that's exactly what Summerlea offers. A place where cars, unknown neighbours, and fences are replaced with "hellos" and a connected, diverse, and lively community of people. This new neighbourhood provides home buyers the opportunity to live the life they've longed for, a community where the look and feel of each street is as diverse as the people who live there. GENSTAR INVITES YOU TO MAKE FRESH CONNECTIONS, WITH NATURE AND NEIGHBOURS, IN SUMMERLEA POH 144 Parade of Homes FALL 2022