Not long ago, downtown Edmonton was a great place to visit . . . but you wouldn’t want to live there.

Thousands of Edmontonians flocked to the downtown core each day for work, yet few would consider making downtown their home. But the heart of downtown Edmonton is beating strongly again, thanks to an influx of quality housing options and a renewal in shopping and amenities.

One of the first developments that led the revitalization charge was Oliver Village – an urban Community concept created and managed by Edmonton’s Westcorp Properties Inc.

Oliver Village is comprised of two five-storey buildings – the Ashby and the Brighton, with 306 units in total.

The Ashby and the Brighton offer living accommodation in an attractive setting, with exceptional amenities and beautifully finished apartments.

Located on 104th Avenue between 112th and 113th Streets, Oliver Village is within walking distance of everything downtown Edmonton has to offer and within easy access to LRT for events outside the city’s core. While there are literally dozens of condominium developments springing up downtown, the Ashby and the Brighton are apartments that are focused on adult living.

“When we developed Oliver Village, we wanted to create a residential community that was unique and addressed the needs of a special group of people,” says Shawna Lindberg, Marketing Manager for Westcorp Properties.

While Oliver Village residents can certainly qualify to own their own homes, they have chosen not to buy, opting for the get-up-and-go freedom of renting, says Lindberg.

But these are no mere apartments. Residents of Oliver Village are a discerning group. They demand high quality, pleasing esthetics and proximity to downtown. In fact, Westcorp has named the area ‘the New Downtown’.



“It’s a lifestyle choice,” says Lindberg. “There are a many plusses to renting, outside the realm of just dollars and cents.”

Residents of Oliver Village need not worry about household repairs and maintenance, the time consuming and costly chores that are the burden of all homeowners.

“Our residents don’t desire a long-term financial commitment. They want flexibility and the option to travel. This lifestyle affords them the luxury to do just that.”

The same care and attention put into costly condominiums has been put into Oliver Village, making it truly an address of distinction. Anything a young, urban, professional couple – or empty nester – needs is right at their fingertips.

The spacious one or two bedroom apartments, with 14 different floor plans, have 10-foot ceilings. The architecture is distinctive and unique, with an urban park designed for Oliver Village at your disposal.

The suites are air conditioned for your comfort in the hot summer nights and most come with cozy fireplaces for those cold winter evenings.

All units have full-sized, in suite laundry, part of the six-appliance package that is the standard. Even the bathrooms have deep soaker tubs. There is ample storage space, and all apartments are equipped for high-speed Internet access.

On-site management, cameras for security placed in strategic locations and secured underground parking provide a peace of mind.

Where Oliver Village goes from being a mere apartment to a complete lifestyle package is in the amenities, both on-site and nearby.

Holding a business meeting? Working from home? The Business Centre located adjacent from the boardroom is complete with copier, fax machine and high speed internet access for the entire resident’s use.

Entertaining? Book the social room with family and friends or invite them into the Theatre equipped with big screen TV, surround sound DVD and comfy theatre seating! They may not want to leave . . . that’s OK . . . they can stay the night in the guest suite located on-site.

Explore a whole new world in your own private library with the cozy fireplace and soft seating. Stay fit with the state of the art, modern exercise equipment in the fitness centre.

Outside of Oliver Village, every possible amenity is available.

The village is right next door to Safeway and steps away from a great cup of coffee.

Ideally situated along 104 Avenue with a strong concentration of area employment including the central business district, provincial government, Grant MacEwan Community College, the burgeoning arts district and steps away from Edmonton’s scenic river valley . . . Oliver Village truly is the ‘new downtown.’

To get a taste of what Oliver Village has to offer, visit the show suites in both the Ashby and the Brighton.

Call 424.6111 to make an appointment to view, or drop by for a personal tour.

The ‘New Downtown’ awaits.