Parade of Homes

Parade of Homes FALL 2015 129 >> more than forty years after its inception, as the final stage of de- velopment begins, River Park South continues to serve as the perfect re- minder that communities are all about the residents. in River Park South, it's the people that make the place. "One thing i learned in River Park South is that you can build and develop a subdivision, but it's the people who really make the community hap- pen," explains eric Vogan of Qualico Communities. "The most impressive communities are those where residents play a strong role. in River Park South, they have created a spectacular community centre. The number of kids participating there is huge. There are also excellent schools. Over the past 40 years, more than 8,000 homes have been built in River Park South. it's a very complete neighbourhood and a fantastic community of people." For Jason Jaquet, Vice-President of Randall Homes, River Park South epito- mizes the type of neighbourhood that people simply don't want to leave. This is why many of their new builds are for current River Park South resi- dents who are looking to expand without leaving the community. "Residents who already live in River Park South know that it's the last op- portunity to buy a new home in the area – they want to stay in there be- cause they love the amenities, community and location," Jaquet explains. River Park South is diverse, and builders like Jaquet respond to that with flexible design. "We design for young families who need their home to grow with them, and also for baby boomers looking to stay in the same area as their kids and grandkids." Bonnie and andrew Lawson are two such residents who have recently made the move within River Park South to a new house built by Randall Homes. With their two kids actively involved in sports, the rinks at the Jonathan Toews Community Centre and the pedestrian trail system are huge benefits to their lifestyle. When they were looking to ex- pand their living space, staying in the area was a natural choice. "We wanted to give ourselves some options, since our kids were getting older and we were in a position to do a little more with our home," Bonnie answers when asked what led to their move. "We needed to expand a little bit and get more space – some- thing modern yet homey. We knew right from the start that we were going to stay here in River Park South. i love the sense of community and the number of families that are so close knit." as her kids grow up, the sense of well-being that the community offers her family has become indispensible. "First and foremost, it feels so safe," Bonnie explains. "as your kids get older, you let them branch out a little more, and there aren't too many concerns around here. The activity in the area with the community centres and how everything is so close by for the kids to go off and do their thing – it's special. it's got everything you need here for your kids to have a little independence." With a village shopping centre nearby, an amazing splash pad, the Jonathan Toews Community Centre and over 150 acres of parks and playgrounds, this is the ultimate family neighbour- hood. For those interested in starting fresh in River Park South, the good news is that there are still premium lots available with the oppor- tunity to own a brand new home. The catch, though, is that time is truly running out! The opportunity to build a new home with all the benefits of River Park South will soon be coming to an end as the community nears completion. RiveR PaRk South Time is Running ouT To Build in RiveR PaRk souTh KiK Innovation – For Qualico Communities

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