Parade of Homes

98 PARADE of HOMES FALL 2023 Neighbourhood Spotlight MEADOWLANDS "And as you enter into Phase 1 of the Meadowlands development, you'll encounter two parks with expected completion this fall." Almost 70 acres of the development is planned as public reserve — gener- ally intended for parks, playgrounds and recreational areas — along with three naturalized pond areas that together will comprise about 18 per cent of the entire development. "The interconnected landscapes of Meadowlands are carefully designed, adaptable spaces with qualities that we believe are essential to the cre- ation of a livable and vibrant commu- nity that will foster a sense of pride in ownership within the community for years to come," Powell says. The landscaping program features newly planted trees, lakes, fields, prairie grasses and native species, as well as natural playscapes, active playgrounds, trails and modern site furnishings. Powell says these natural playscapes include opportunities for all ages with open gathering spaces and will also include more than 1,000 metres of walking trails. "Meadowlands playgrounds are de- signed to encourage children to live actively, to play, learn, imagine and connect with the outdoor environ- ment. The development's first play- ground, made by Parkworks by Makr, balances thrill and excitement with accessibility inclusive playground equipment to create a playground space that is fun for children of all ages and abilities," he says. "The active playground will include the first cable zip line in the Capital Region, seating areas, bicycle racks and a play structure made with sus- tainably harvested wood." The development also includes some of Winnipeg's largest builders. "A&S Homes, Broadview Homes, Kensington Homes, Randall Homes and Signature Homes are our premier builders, and we have also included a select number of custom builders in the development as well," he says. "We have a variety of show homes available to tour this fall." Meadowlands is a keystone develop- ment for West St. Paul, Powell adds. "Being closely involved in the imple- mentation of a major transformation for the RM was incredibly exciting and rewarding," he says, "and it gave us the opportunity to create a livable, inclusive and affordable community for all walks of life." Show homes are currently open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Find them at 37 Prairie Sage St. (Signature Homes), 136 Cowley St. (Kensington Homes), 33 Prairie Sage St. (Broadview Homes), 17 Prairie Sage St. and 88 Cornerstone Heights (A&S Homes) and 108 Cowley St. (Randall Homes). "The active playground will include the first cable zip line in the Capital Region, seating areas, bicycle racks and a play structure made with sustainably harvested wood." – BRANDON POWELL

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