Kit at Kensington Pre-Leasing Begins
The line up has begun for JEMM Properties’ latest urban community, Kit in Kensington.
Kit is now accepting early-bird registration from future residents wanting first pick of available suites in this new 16 story purpose-built rental development in the heart of Kensington. Located across from Safeway and adjacent to the Sunnyside Organic Market and the Sunnyside C-Train station, Kit offers everything you need for life in Calgary.
“Kit is going to be truly exceptional.” said Edan Lindenbach, CEO of JEMM Properties. “It’s the culmination of very thoughtful work by our team at LOLA Architects and collaboration with the City of Calgary and the local community. We can’t wait to share this with our first residents in the summer of 2025.”
Want to be the first to hear about leasing a studio, one bedroom, one bedroom plus den or two bedroom suite at Kit? Register for priority preview information on upcoming suites a www.kitliving.ca
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Hive in Sunnyside is 100% Leased
Hive in Sunnyside has achieved full buzz! The community is now humming with life, including the addition of a rooftop beehive. Residents are loving the outstanding location within Calgary’s most loved riverside urban community, proximity to the C-train and all the shops of Kensington village.
“We are thrilled at the diverse community of people that have chosen to call Hive home.” said Edan Lindenbach, CEO of JEMM Properties. “It’s a true reflection of what makes urban Calgary so exciting – people from all ages, backgrounds and pursuits choosing to add their time and talent to the vibe in this amazing neighbourhood.”
Hive offers 140 suites, including studio, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom and 2 bedroom + den suite plans. Residents can spend time in the outdoor pollinator garden, the main floor Hive lounge with its floating central fireplace and a rooftop gathering space with unbeatable 180 degree views of Calgary’s downtown, river valley and the Rocky Mountains.
Leasing began in summer of 2024 and kept up a brisk pace until full occupancy occurred in the spring of 2025.
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Hive in Sunnyside is Now Pre-Leasing
The line-up to lease has started at the Hive in Sunnyside! Thanks to its outstanding location in Calgary’s most loved riverside urban community, proximity to the C-train and the shops of Kensington JEMM’s newest rental development is causing a buzz.
“People are so attracted to life in Sunnyside because it’s such a dynamic, creative and welcoming community.” said Edan Lindenbach, CEO of JEMM Properties. “We want Hive to add to this community in a meaningful way through diversity in design, emphasis on walkability and a huge amount of local artwork.”
Hive will offer 140 suites, including studio, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom and 2 bedroom + den suite plans. Residents can spend time in the outdoor pollinator garden, the main floor Hive lounge with its floating central fireplace and a rooftop gathering space with unbeatable 180 degree views of Calgary’s downtown, river valley and the Rocky Mountains.
Leasing will begin in late spring and Hive will welcome its first residents in the summer of 2024.
Want to be part of the buzz? Register for priority access to hive at www.hiveyyc.com.
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Hive Hits Topping Off Construction Milestone
The Hive’s design and construction teams had reason to celebrate on September 21st, as the building was topped off at its 10th floor.
The construction management team at Catapulta Contracting, along with the JEMM team, hosted over 100 tradespeople and project supporters to mark the milestone and take in the amazing city views from the building’s rooftop.
“Getting to this stage of construction safely and on time is a big achievement for any project and we’re appreciative of the team that’s here on site at the Hive,” said Lesleigh Russell, Principal & Director of Construction for JEMM Properties.
In the next few weeks, the crane will be removed from site and the team will work to enclose the building.
When complete, Hive in Sunnyside will offer 140 purpose-built rental units along 9A street just steps from the Bow River and nearby LRT station.
Hive’s first residents are expected to arrive in the summer of 2024.
Bridge at Bridgeland Celebrates 100% Lease-Up
In addition to the residential suites being 100% occupied, the commercial spaces located at the base of Bridge are also fully leased with Anytime Fitness, Five Vines and Good Earth Café snapping up the great frontage along 9A street NE.
Bridge is now home to over 450 people (and pets!), from newborns to seniors as well as experienced locals and new Canadians. Over the past year, residents have come together on the expansive rooftop lounge and 8th floor pet lounge for countless events and meet-ups, creating bonds and forming an authentic community.
“From the very beginning, we wanted this to be a place for connections,” said Edan Lindenbach, Principal of Land Planning & Development for JEMM. “We love Bridgeland and wanted to add to this amazing community, as well as create a great ecosystem for people within Bridge.”
Bridge is a 241,000 sf, Class A, purpose-built concrete rental development with unique attributes – smart technology, high efficiency mechanical systems and a low parking ratio. For incoming Bridge tenants, the forward-thinking features held big appeal for modern renters looking for high quality home. Adding to that, a bold art story (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCL_pZHYunk) involving three local artists and a massive piece of public art makes Bridge an exciting place where local creativity is evident throughout each floor.
JEMM Properties extends deep gratitude to the hundreds of people who have worked so hard make Bridge special for its residents, including exceptional planners, architects, designers, marketers, artists, leasing teams and property managers.
Spring Brings Construction Progress at Hive
How is construction progressing?
What a great spring! Concrete is progressing well and should see some big movement upward in the next two months and up to Level 6 by the end of July.
What are the working hours?
A typical workday remains from 7AM to 5:30PM, though some days work could extend to 8:00PM or later depending on how the concrete pour days play out.
Is there going to be a lot of noise and dust?
As with any construction project, there will be some loud banging and some noise associated with our equipment and the delivery and pouring of concrete and other heavy materials. On windy days, our Construction Manager will try to modify work whenever possible to minimize blowing dust but now that we are out of the ground, dust will be reduced.
Who is the contact person for questions or concerns about construction at Hive?
We understand that the construction process can feel disruptive for people living nearby the site. Anyone with questions or concerns about how work is progressing at Bridge is encouraged to reach out to us by filling out an online form at jemm.ca/the-hive-in-sunnyside.
Construction is well underway at Hive
How is construction progressing?
We are progressing well! We thought the cold weather was going to stay before Christmas, but thankfully it warmed up. We are off to the races and ready to pour the slab on grade in the next 2 weeks as planned. Following this we will start setting up scaffolding for the main floor slab.
What are the working hours?
A typical workday remains from 7AM to 5:30PM, though some days work could extend to 8:00PM or later depending on how the concrete pour days play out.
Is there going to be a lot of noise and dust?
As with any construction project, there will be some loud banging and some noise associated with our equipment and the delivery and pouring of concrete and other heavy materials. On windy days, our Construction Manager will try to modify work whenever possible to minimize blowing dust. We will also install fencing around the site to help keep debris contained on windy days.
Who is the contact person for questions or concerns about construction at Hive?
We understand that the construction process can feel disruptive for people living nearby the site. Anyone with questions or concerns about how work is progressing at Bridge is encouraged to reach out to us by filling out an online form at www.jemm.ca/the-hive-at-sunnyside.
Wishing Well Unveiled at Bridge at Bridgeland
JEMM Properties, the City of Calgary and Bridgeland Riverside Community Association members met at Bridge at Bridgeland to unveil Wishing Well, a multi-sensory and interactive public art piece.
Originally located at the Genesis Centre, Wishing Well was moved into storage following concerns with sunlight reflecting from its interior surface. After undergoing specialized engineering studies based on its new location and the addition of a non-reflective coating, the sculpture has been deemed safe and is now ready to fulfil its intent as a dynamic addition to Calgary’s art scene.
Wishing Well is now in its new home, located at Bridge in a plaza facing Murdoch Park at the busy corner of 9th Street and McDougall Road N.E. This gathering space is specifically designed for pedestrian activity and is an easily accessible location for visitors to interact with Wishing Well.
“This has been a genuine collaboration with The City and the community and together we found an achievable way to get this spectacular sculpture out of storage.” said Edan Lindenbach, Principal of Land Planning & Development for JEMM. “We’re pleased to have been part of the re-homing strategy for Wishing Well and love what it brings to the tenants at Bridge and this amazing community.”
Wishing Well was created by renowned artists from Living Lenses [link to https://www.livinglenses.com/] of San Francisco. The sculpture evokes a shell splitting open to reveal a seed. It is made of stainless steel and weighs 2200 kilograms. Standing 3.88 metres tall, 5.36 metres wide and 4 metres deep it provides a landmark art piece within the community. Visitors can freely interact with Wishing Well by walking through it and around it, as well as by texting a wish to the sculpture to experience digital light and sound from within the sculpture.
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JEMM Properties’ newest development, Bridge, is a 285-unit mixed-use residential rental building nearing completion in the heart of urban Bridgeland. Bridge will offer residents social spaces, extensive artwork and cutting-edge convenience, including electronic parcel delivery and smart building technology. Get connected at www.bridgeliving.ca to book a tour.
Bridge Ribbon Cutting Celebrates a New Beginning
Construction of Bridge began in April 2020 (link to groundbreaking blog), in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the many challenges, intense health and safety implications and supply chain delays Bridge was completed on time. The first tenants will move in on July 1.
During the celebration JEMM team members, Edan Lindenbach, Principal Land Planning & Development and Lesleigh Russell, Director of Construction extended thanks to the City of Calgary, Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, ITC Construction Group, trades, lenders, technology providers and local artists who all contributed immense time and talent to creating this special development in the heart of Bridgeland.
Guests also enjoyed a sneak peek of Bridge’s suites and common area artwork, as well as panoramic views from the 12th floor rooftop patio & lounge.
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JEMM Properties’ newest development, Bridge, is a 285-unit mixed-use residential rental building nearing completion in the heart of urban Bridgeland. Bridge will offer residents social spaces, extensive artwork and cutting-edge convenience, including electronic parcel delivery and smart building technology. Get connected at www.bridgeliving.ca to book a tour.
photos by Kelly MacDonald
JEMM Welcomes Wishing Well to Bridgeland
JEMM Properties has partnered with the City of Calgary to bring Wishing Well, a multi-sensory and interactive public art piece, to the community of Bridgeland.
Originally located at the Genesis Centre, Wishing Well was moved into storage following concerns with sunlight reflecting from its interior surface. After undergoing specialized engineering studies based on its new location and the addition of a non-reflective coating, the sculpture has been deemed safe and is now ready to fulfill its intent as a dynamic addition to Calgary’s art scene.
In June of 2022, Wishing Well will move from storage to be installed at Bridge, a 285-unit mixed-use residential rental building developed by JEMM Properties. The sculpture will be installed within a plaza facing Murdoch Park, at the busy corner of 9th Street and McDougall Road N.E. This gathering space is specifically designed for pedestrian activity and is an easily accessible location for visitors to interact with Wishing Well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJNHr063PY
“This has been a genuine collaboration with The City and the community and together we found an achievable way to get this spectacular sculpture out of storage.” said Edan Lindenbach, Principal of Land Planning & Development for JEMM. “There were open minds all around the table during our discussions with The City and that positivity got us to an exciting re-homing strategy that will see Wishing Well enjoyed by Calgarians. It’s kind of a come-back story -- a win for the environment and a win for the community in getting people engaged with a landmark art piece. We’re pleased to have lent a hand by providing a safe and suitable location.”
The Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association was an enthusiastic supporter of bringing Wishing Well to its new location at Bridge.
“This brings a vibrant and interactive public art piece to Bridgeland alongside a beautiful building that will house more new neighbors and amenities,” said Ali McMillan, former Planning Director for the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association. “It is wonderful to work with partners who are such an active part of the communities they are building.”
“I am so pleased with the collaboration between government and private industry for a creative solution that benefits The City, JEMM Properties, and Calgarians.” added Ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra. “Very pleased to be keeping this important public art piece in NE Calgary and ensuring a rad home in a rad Ward 9 neighborhood.”
Wishing Well was created by renowned artists from Living Lenses of San Francisco. The sculpture evokes a shell splitting open to reveal a seed. It is made of stainless steel and weighs 2200 kilograms. Standing 3.88 metres tall, 5.36 metres wide and 4 metres deep it provides a landmark art piece within the community. Visitors can freely interact with Wishing Well by walking through it and around it, as well as experiencing digital displays within the sculpture.
For more information, contact Edan Lindenbach, Principal of Land Development for JEMM Properties at 403.333.3889
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JEMM Properties’ newest development, Bridge, is a 285-unit mixed-use residential rental building nearing completion in the heart of urban Bridgeland. Bridge will offer residents social spaces, extensive artwork and cutting-edge convenience, including electronic parcel delivery and smart building technology. Get connected at www.bridgeliving.ca to take a virtual tour and learn more.