Blatchford named Best New Community in Canada by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association
A park in the new neighbourhood of Blatchford, Edmonton, Alberta. There are new row houses in the background.
February 17, 2023
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) awarded the City of Edmonton’s Blatchford community with top honours at the National Awards for Housing Excellence gala on February 16, 2023. Blatchford was selected as the winner in the Best New Community category, which recognizes excellence in performance by developer and home builder members who create attractive, exciting, innovative and environmentally responsible communities.
“We’re honoured to win this national award for the work we are doing to create this one-of-a-kind neighbourhood,” said Tom Lumsden, Blatchford’s Development Manager. “City Council’s vision for Blatchford prioritizes innovation and sustainability, so we’re not only creating a great community to live in or to visit, but we’re also building a place that will inspire a path towards a more resilient future.”
Blatchford’s award submission focused on the community’s unique design, including the custom design that prioritizes connected streets, vibrant public spaces, renewable energy and active modes of transportation. Finalists and winners were selected by a group of 150 industry experts.
Blatchford is a bold and transformational land development project that furthers multiple City of Edmonton strategies. It supports and advances the strategic direction of The City Plan including building a healthy city, creating vibrant urban places and transitioning to a low carbon future.
Blatchford was also recently announced as a finalist in the Best New Community category for the CHBA Edmonton Region’s 2023 Awards of Excellence in Housing. The Edmonton awards will be presented on March 18, 2023.
For more information:
edmonton.ca/blatchford
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Canadian Home Builders’ Association National Awards for Housing Excellence
Media contact:
Mel Garcia
Communications Advisor
Communications and Engagement
780-886-2822
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