Multi-Family Apartments - The BLVD Project
Award-Winning Urban Development with Unmatched Innovation
Winner of the 2023 "Best New Apartment Building in Calgary" by the Calgary Residential Rental Association (CRRA), The BLVD is a landmark multi-family residential development that redefined rental living in Western Canada. Under our past leadership, this ambitious project was brought to life in collaboration with an exceptional development and contracting team, overcoming the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while pushing boundaries in design, technology, and execution.
Project Snapshot
The BLVD consists of two architecturally striking towers, one with 34 stories and the other with 37 stories, offering 650 meticulously designed rental units. Anchoring the development is 16,500 square feet of ground level retail space, strategically located to serve residents and enhance community vibrancy.
Resident Experience and Amenities
To deliver a top-tier rental lifestyle, The BLVD was programmed with a comprehensive amenity package designed for today’s urban renter. These include:
A spacious, state-of-the-art fitness facility
Indoor golf simulator
Outdoor podium-level swimming pool and lounge
Rooftop lounges with panoramic skyline views
A live-work library and co-working space for tech-savvy residents
Commercial demonstration kitchen for culinary programming
Guest entertainment and games rooms
Fix-it workshops for DIY-minded residents
Car wash bay with integrated electric vehicle charging stations
Each amenity was strategically planned to serve a targeted rental demographic seeking comfort, functionality, and community-oriented features.
Innovations in Project Delivery
Faced with the challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns, our leadership introduced several innovative strategies to ensure progress, transparency, and quality remained uncompromised.
Real-Time Virtual Tours
We launched live, interactive virtual tours for out-of-town investors, enabling them to explore floor plans, finishes, renderings, and project metrics while simultaneously viewing real-time site footage. This approach built strong investor confidence and engagement.
High-Resolution Drone Envelope Reviews
To uphold exceptional building envelope standards, we deployed high-resolution drones to inspect glazing and exterior finishes. These images were used in collaboration with our glazing contractors to identify and resolve envelope deficiencies promptly, reinforcing our commitment to quality assurance.
Tablet-Based QA/QC Program
We developed and implemented a live, tablet-based quality assurance and quality control program. This platform enabled real-time unit inspections on a floor-by-floor basis, complete with integrated floor plan visuals, photographic records, and issue tracking. Cloud-based syncing generated immediate punch lists for trades, while temporary access control cards were used to manage workflow completion efficiently.
Outcome and Recognition
Despite supply chain constraints and on-site limitations during the pandemic, The BLVD was completed successfully through disciplined logistics, strong team coordination, and a deep focus on executional excellence. Its recognition as Calgary’s top new rental building reflects both the quality of design and the depth of innovation that characterized the project from inception to occupancy.
What This Means for Future Projects
The BLVD is not just a case study in vertical development. It is proof of our ability to manage complex, large-scale urban projects through technology-forward delivery, robust stakeholder communication, and adaptive project leadership.
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