Mattamy, Genstar, H3 Developments

Carrington Developments

The community of Carrington is a 580-acre development in the western part of the Keystone Hills Area Structure Plan. This area consists of property owned by Mattamy Homes, Genstar Development Company and H3 Developments. Urban was kept collectively and individually by these developers to pursue infrastructure and grading solutions for the development. The main challenges facing the project included a shortage a fill material in the low-lying lands, offsite sanitary trunk sewer requirements and Growth Management Overlay (GMO) removal. Urban was first engaged in 2010 to provide planning and engineering services and we are currently involved in subdivision development for all three developers. This project has led to a united community through the coordination of three developers with Urban systems at the center, linking them together.

Sustainability

For the Mattamy portion of the development, the lower wetland area was fully preserved, and the upper area was reconstructed to maintain the natural drainage channels. Preserving the wetland, which acts as a carbon sink, allowed us to keep sustainability at the forefront of this project. This was also used to enhance a natural green space between all developers.

Collaboration

We were able to coordinate adjoining developer properties by working with third parties to provide context and share information. Our integrated team provided many efficiencies for smooth project delivery by working with each other to ensure continuity of design across Genstar, Mattamy and H3 developments. We were able to ensure that all we were able to bring together a vibrant and cohesive community, while providing that the independent visions of all 3 developers were achieved.

Livability

Our Geomatics team facilitated the community’s development from grass field to finished landscaping by working with clients to bring their vision to life and provide useable and vibrant spaces. In conjunction with conventional Survey technology, we implemented innovative tools such as 360 videos and LiDAR technology to provide virtual modelling and of the community, allowing more comprehensive design and planning.

Geomatics

The Geomatics Practice Team combines the arts of spatial measurement, mapping and legal surveying with the latest technology to provide expert advice and reliable data. For almost forty years we have been providing civil engineering and field services to municipalities, First Nation communities, land developers, and private industry including industrial, commercial and resource-based firms.