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10 PARADE of HOMES SPRING 2024 Neighbourhood Profile GENSTAR COMMUNITIES On the east side of Transcona, Summerlea celebrates community spirit and gleans inspiration from Winnipeg's historic neighbourhoods. "We emulated the older communities and made it better," Feenstra says. "The pedestrian-friendly streets are interconnected by green spaces to create an environment of belonging." With something for everyone — from first-time homebuyers to expand- ing families to those looking to move up or scale back — Summerlea is an ideal option that offers a range of lot sizes and housing styles to choose from including single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes. Feenstra describes Summerlea as Winnipeg's first modern farmhouse community, featuring four styles: industrial, modern, traditional and Scandinavian. "Almost everyone I have spoken to that has visited the community has been impressed by the beauty of the homes," he says. "It's quite striking." Peaceful Summerlea benefits from being part of the well-estab- lished Transcona community. For those looking to get outdoors and active, paved pathways encourage walking and cycling with connec- tions to ample green spaces and the 6.7-kilometre Transcona Trail. At the same time, this network provides easy access to neighbouring Transcona amenities, including schools and parks. The beauty of Summerlea is further enhanced by a naturalized pond and native plants, offering a restful reprieve for residents. Genstar's gems continue on the west side of Transcona with Devonshire Park, a planned community that offers creative home options with wide- spread appeal. Surrounded by nature, Devonshire Park's convenient Transcona loca- tion also creates connections to both Regent Avenue and Lagimodiere Boulevard, with access to major transit routes, schools, shopping and enter- tainment. "With Devonshire Park, we have high architectural guidelines. There is a very stark difference with materials, colours, windows and doors for a more organic look," adds Marc Brown, senior devel- opment manager. "In addition to offering a variety of housing options and affordability, Devonshire Park has been designed sustainably with nature and energy efficiency in mind." "The pedestrian- friendly streets are interconnected by green spaces to create an environment of belonging." – BROCK FEENSTRA DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, GENSTAR SUBMITTED PHOTOS