Wildflower, a new master-planned community currently under construction in southwest Airdrie, offers a unique atmosphere and community experience through shared amenities no other city neighbourhood has.
The new development by Minto Communities includes an already-popular playground, bike pump track, pickleball and basketball courts. Additionally, Wildflower residents will have exclusive access to amenities through a homeowners’ association, such as Airdrie’s first outdoor pool, an outdoor hot tub, open-air sports court and indoor amenity space.
“Wildflower is unique in a number of ways,” says Ashley Buchanan, director of sales for Minto Communities. “It’s very unique to have this homeowners association and our Hillside Hub, which will house these amenities. That, in itself, just creates a very different dynamic in the neighbourhood because everybody is a little bit more integrated with each other. You just have more engagement with your neighbours, creating a true community feel.”
The 15-year master-planned community will have a total of 2,200 single-family and multi-family homes. This will include a mix of condos, townhomes, semi-detached homes and detached single-family homes, ranging in price from the mid $200,000s to the mid $800,000s.
Home construction began in 2022 and roughly 80 families have already moved in. It’s the first Airdrie development by Minto Communities and is being developed and built solely by the company.
“We find that a lot of people buying in the community already live in Airdrie, but they’re looking for a community with a more elevated lifestyle,” says Buchanan. “We’re able to accommodate almost every price point in the community at this time.”
There is something for everyone in Wildflower, making it appealing to first-time homebuyers, families and downsizers, she says. Construction of amenities, such as the outdoor pool, are slated to begin in 2025. Homes in Wildflower are built with hail-resistant exteriors that can withstand damage caused by weather events.
“Buying a home has a lot of financial stress and moving stress and planning stress, and having somebody on your side to help you navigate all of that the whole way through, really makes the journey special for our customers,” says Buchanan. “We have a dedicated team that manages the customer journey from the time they finalize the purchase of their new home, all the way through until the end of the warranty period.”
Minto Communities has continuously won top Avid Awards for its highly rated customer service. There are currently three show homes open in Wildflower, with two more under construction. Buchanan says Minto Communities chose to build in Airdrie because it provides an opportunity to build affordable, quality homes for people from all walks of life.
“Airdrie is one of the fastest-growing markets in Alberta,” says Buchanan. “The Airdrie market really offers great value for homebuyers because it’s so close to Calgary. You have a fully serviced community that has everything you need from a retail point of view, but you are a 25-minute drive to downtown Calgary.”
For more information, visit mintowildflower.com.
