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Calgary Herald
11 hours ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
New Calgary community Nostalgia Townlet to resemble a 'European village'
Men and women wearing fancy suits boarded a limousine bearing the Mercedes-Benz's three-pointed star on Wednesday and rode through a dirt road on the southeastern tip of Calgary, bordered by plains stretching into the horizon. Article content After getting out of the vehicle, they walked along the porch of a white, two-storey structure overlooking the meandering Bow River and into a tent that had been set up to mark the birth of a new community in Calgary called the Nostalgia Townlet. Article content Article content The project, the brainchild of homebuilding company Jayman Built, is south of Seton and Rangeview and, over time, will feature more than 5,600 homes built in the image of a 'European village.' Article content Article content The area, billed as a luxury community in a statement by the company, will house a variety of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and a specialty grocery store, anchored by a 155-foot clock tower and a 1.5-mile ridge line facing the Bow River. Article content The place will also be complete with a lower river bench boutique hotel and a conference centre, both of which would be steps away from each other. Article content The main highlight, however, would be a 400,000-square-foot private social and athletic club, boasting close to a dozen tennis courts, a 25,000-square-foot gym, swimming pools with a tube and a channel, an NHL-size hockey rink, golf simulators and a host of other amenities. Article content Article content Article content 'We were able to tour all the greatest clubs around North America,' said Jay Westman, Chairman and CEO of Jayman BUILT, which was also behind the development of Westman Village in the southeastern community of Mahogany. 'So we picked up all those ideas along the way of what we wanted to specialize in, and we developed a list.' Article content Although the community is branded as a luxury project, Westman said the area will have houses in varying price ranges, starting with rentals and moving up to condominiums, semi-detached and detached homes. Article content 'We'll start somewhere in the mid three hundreds, and I'm not sure what we'll top out at here,' Westman added.
Calgary Herald
16-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Breath of fresh air: home builders deliver on indoor-outdoor spaces
Article content An airy and open indoor-outdoor floor plan with ample outdoor space seems to be the trend for 2025, say Calgary's top single-family builders. Article content Article content 'There has really been a shift towards more intimate indoor-outdoor spaces, especially in the inner-city where people are essentially laminated to their neighbour,' says Fatima Nasser, president and co-founder with her husband, Moe Abbdullah, of Urban Indigo Fine Homes. 'We've also noticed that there has been a huge demand for detached single-family homes with larger backyards.' Article content Article content The team at Jayman Built would agree. Stephanie Myers, vice-president single family at Jayman Built, says that Jayman's designs are really focusing on family-friendly living and third-floor development with outdoor space also in big demand. She notes that the Calgary market has balanced out over the past six months, which bodes well for sussing out the perfect home and lot. Article content Article content 'We're seeing healthy sales numbers in the first quarter. So, there's a lot of opportunity for those looking to get into the market and given the balance market, it is also a good time for those looking to make a move up,' says Myers. Article content Both Urban Indigo Fine Homes and Jayman Built recently won top accolades at the 2024 Building Industry and Land Development Association Calgary Region Awards, each picking up the coveted Grand Award for Single Family Builder of the Year. Urban Indigo stepped up to take Small Volume Single Family Builder of the Year, while Jayman Built earned Large Volume Single Family Builder of the Year. A Grand Award is a top-achiever award of distinction presented in seven categories. Jayman Built and Urban Indigo Fine Homes have each worn the crown multiple times. Article content Article content 'We're really proud to be recognized,' says Jayman's Myers. 'The commitment that the Jayman team has made with floor plans and model evolution, show home designs, sales initiatives and overall customer experience has pulled industry recognition and led to some very happy homeowners. Winning the Builder of the Year award is an honour. It recognizes the dedication, innovation and craftsmanship that we bring to every home.' Article content Jayman Built not only received a Grand Award this year, but also collected 17 finalist nods and nine additional category wins, including Best New Single Family Home Award for its Bentley 24-2 design in the category $641,000 to $690,000. With its attention to detail and practical and elegant floor plan, the Bentley 24-2, a four-bedroom, 2,411-sq.-ft., three-storey home, features multiple floor plan options including a main floor bedroom with ensuite, expanded dining room or kitchen, and a flex space or home office. One of the model's most popular features is the third-floor loft space with a large bedroom, three-piece bathroom, large bonus room and an ample outdoor terrace. Additionally, the lower-level can be developed into a secondary suite with a separate entrance, a feature that Myers says is also at the top of many buyers' wish lists.
Calgary Herald
28-04-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Jayman Built opens 4 new show homes in Heartwood
Article content The 2024 Builder of the Year is set to open four bespoke show homes in the new community of Heartwood in southeast Calgary. Article content Jayman Built, fresh off back-to-back wins as the best single-family builder in the Building Industry and Land Development Calgary Region (BILDCR) Awards, will officially unlock the doors of two laned and two duplex models with a celebration on May 3. Article content Article content 'All four show home models will debut exclusively in Heartwood. These are all new additions to Jayman's portfolio and no other show homes of them are available,' says Jayman sales manager Michael Klassen. Article content Article content Edmonton-based Rohit Communities broke ground on the 203-acre development located east of 52nd Street S.E. near the South Health Campus Hospital in May 2024. Article content 'While Jayman and Rohit have collaborated previously in Edmonton, this marks the first time working together in a Calgary community, and we're excited about the partnership. Heartwood offers an incredible opportunity to create something special together,' he says. Article content Jayman's goal in designing the new models was to increase affordability by making them smaller without compromising on features buyers want most. Those include high-demand options like side entrances, main-floor bedrooms and legal suites. Article content Article content 'Two-car garage options are also available. We've created a diverse range of options tailored to fit a mix of homesite types such as wide lots and park-facing homesites,' he says. Article content The laned homes are the Yoho 22 with 1,790 square feet and the Aspen 20 with 1,535 sq. ft. Each has three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and showcase a developed basement suite option. The legal suite in the Yoho has a living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry closet and two bedrooms while the fully equipped Aspen has one-bedroom floor plan with a rec room and a wet bar.
