Building one of the world’s largest sustainable communities doesn’t happen without a clear vision and commitment. Blatchford is being built from the ground up as a model for a green, renewable, carbon neutral community. Blatchford’s Energy Strategy focuses on energy conservation, energy efficiency – driven by a centralized District Energy Sharing System (DESS), and the…
Blatchford NAIT Land Sale
Welcome to the neighbourhood, NAIT! Today was a historic day for both the City of Edmonton and NAIT as both parties, alongside the Province of Alberta, announced NAIT’s expansion into the Blatchford neighbourhood. This is the first land sale announcement for the community and will allow NAIT to almost double its current campus size. With…
Winter 2018 Newsletter
Buying in Blatchford With walkways outside your front door, a linear park, easy access to downtown and architecturally-crafted green homes, we know there is excitement building to be a part of this kind of urban lifestyle in Edmonton. We are currently in the process of selling the first twelve parcels of land in the community…
Blatchford District Energy Sharing System 2018 Progress
Yes, Blatchford is a statement. A big part of that statement is putting an emphasis on a more sustainable lifestyle, but how will we help residents do this? With its vision of being one of the world’s largest sustainable communities, how residents and businesses receive their energy is a huge component to reaching that sustainable…
Solar in a box: Seacan project makes solar energy portable for remote industrial sites
NAIT grads bring seacan solar array to Blatchford redevelopment Csilla Harsasi turns student project into new career in alternative energy Driving across the abandoned pavement at the Blatchford redevelopment, it’s easy to forget this sprawling former airport is located in the heart of Edmonton. Just past the fleet of earth-movers, round the pickup parking area…
Blatchford Fall 2018 Newsletter
Buying in Blatchford The chance for Edmontonians to call Blatchford home is getting closer every day! The Blatchford Redevelopment Office is currently in the process of selling the first six parcels of land in the community to home builders that share the vision for high-quality, architecturally-designed, energy-efficient buildings. These first six parcels currently being sold…