Unique public spaces set a new Southeast Edmonton community apart
When Jean and her fiancé were searching for a new home, they knew they wanted an innovative, environmentally-conscious community with ample greenspace and unique amenities at the core of their neighbourhood.
That’s why they were excited about their upcoming move into a brand new single-family home in The Hills at Charlesworth, located in southeast Edmonton.
“It’s an environmentally friendly community, which is a really big deal to me,” says Jean, whose Jayman BUILT home is nearing completion. “The community also had a lot of affordable lots that attracted us to this area.”
The neighbourhood offers various housing options set within a mixed streetscape. With a modern twist on traditional architectural styles, residents can find a new home that expresses their specific personal taste. The Hills at Charlesworth has a distinct neighbourhood feeling, balanced with a community-wide focus on sustainable and innovative public spaces. Achieving this balance is what makes this area unique within our city’s budding communities.
“The Hills at Charlesworth has a focus on high-quality natural and public spaces, while maintaining many sustainable features that set the community apart,” says Kevin Jacobson, Assistant Project Manager with Beaverbrook Communities. “At the heart of the community is our Sustainability Plaza. It is an innovative public park area that has become a hub for our residents to congregate and interact. It has been huge for creating the sense of community that makes The Hills a great place to live.”
Within the community park, there is a solarpowered playground, community gardens and a 200-metre mixed-use concrete trail that transforms in winter to create a skating ribbon for residents. The community is home to many naturalized treed areas, and a 9-hole disc golf course is set to open next spring. The park space also ensures that the community re-uses materials that would have otherwise gone to waste. At the centre of the plaza, two re-purposed shipping containers provide park shelters and a stand of re-located mature trees makes you forget that the park was only recently constructed.
In addition to the outstanding amenities and protected natural tree areas, The Hills at Charlesworth is also home to Royal Centre Hills, a 22,000 sq. ft. retail plaza. With both a daycare and a dentist’s office already calling this community home, residents can expect many more services and businesses to move in soon.
The Hills at Charlesworth is hosting a special public event in the community’s Sustainability Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 12 to 4 p.m.
“We’re excited to be able to showcase the community to the public, allowing Edmontonians to see the results of the hard work of everyone involved in the project,” Jacobson says.
The family-friendly event will feature an inflatable obstacle course, children’s activities and complimentary service from local food trucks for the first 250 attendees. The event is free and open to the public, and all attendees will have the chance to tour The Hills at Charlesworth show homes. If they choose, attendees can also participate in a quick contest and be entered to win two tickets to this year’s Grey Cup game here in Edmonton.
Additional information on the neighbourhood and the Saturday public event can be found by visiting the website: hillsatcharlesworth.ca.
With a modern twist on traditional architectural styles, residents can find a new home that expresses their specific personal taste.