Communities Within Communities
Stirling Bridge Homes Builds "Communities Within Communities"
When you purchase a home in a community built by Stirling Bridge Homes, the chances are that although your home will be new, your neighbourhood may not be. This is because Stirling Bridge Homes specializes in re-developing what are known as "infill" properties.
What is an infill property?
Infill property is vacant or underutilized land which is surrounded by an existing mature neighbourhood which may be already 10 or more years old.
Why is a property within an existing urban area still "vacant" or "underutilized"?
Sometimes a property is not practical to re-develop even though the entire neighbourhood surrounding it is undergoing development. The property may be an old industrial site or may have some geological challenges which make re-development too difficult for most homebuilders.
Why does Stirling Bridge Homes like to build "Infill" Communities?
Building a new neighbourhood within an existing community has great appeal for homeowners....... An existing neighbourhood has well established schools, shopping and public transit. It is often closer to places of employment and surrounded by mature trees and parks.
Does the re-development of an infill site contribute in a positive way to its surrounding neighbourhood?
Yes it does. If the site was a prior industrial use, Stirling Bridge Homes will clean it up and remove any and all contaminants remaining from the previous user.
Do Provincial and Municipal Planning Policies support infill redevelopment?
Absolutely! Infill redevelopment is the opposite of urban sprawl. When cities continually expand their urban boundaries this uses up valuable farmland. It requires the laying of more infrastructure such as sewers, watermains, electrical systems, roads, etc. A Stirling Bridge Homes infill community requires very little new infrastructure. This is our approach to "reduce, re-use and re-cycle"!
What are the challenges in re-developing an infill community?
Stirling Bridge works very hard to ensure that the values of the existing neighbourhood are enhanced and respected. This requires a great deal of consultation and dialogue with existing property owners and municipal planning staff. As a result, our new neighbours are usually our strongest supporters.