Southpark on Whyte, an urban, mixed-use redevelopment, has been awarded LEED Gold certification and is the first LEED V4 multi-family project in Edmonton.
Southpark on Whyte was conceived and developed in partnership with ONE Properties and Wheaton Properties and is professionally managed by ONE Properties. Located on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton’s popular and lively neighbourhood of Old Strathcona, Southpark on Whyte opened Phase 1 (99 rental suites) to residents in late 2020. Upon completion, there will be a total of 660 residential suites and 26,900 sq. ft. of retail space.
“Achieving the first LEED V4 multi-family project in Edmonton recognizes deliberate design, construction and operations, and reflects ONE Properties and Wheaton Properties’ commitment to lead on sustainable development and property management practices,” said Graham Halsall, director of sustainability at ONE Properties. “Southpark on Whyte integrates valuable energy, water and carbon-reduction initiatives, while supporting resident health, wellbeing and comfort.”
Examples of green building innovations implemented at Southpark on Whyte include:
- Reclamation of a previously contaminated site in one of Edmonton’s most pedestrian-friendly and low-carbon neighbourhoods;
- High-performance, high-efficiency WaterSense and Energy Star-rated fixtures and appliances to reduce energy and water use;
- Locally sourced construction materials, including 100 per cent of concrete aggregate from the immediate area;
- Strategic waste diversion strategy which reduced the amount of construction material sent to landfill by over 40 per cent compared to a typical project; and
- Exclusive use of no and low-VOC interior paints, coatings, flooring and insulation to prevent off-gassing and support healthy indoor air quality.
