Edmonton Architectural Firm | Frank Hilbich Architect Inc

METRO 78

Edmonton, Alberta

Status: Rezoning complete 2023

Located in McKernan/Belgravia next to the 114th Street transportation corridor, Metro 78 North and South is pioneering a new approach to apartment lifestyle. The two buildings’ relationship to the City’s network of shared use path systems, community amenities, and proximity to the McKernan/Belgravia LRT Station gives this project a unique opportunity to fulfill the aspirations of the current Area Redevelopment Plan. The project features a mix of unit types to encourage a variety of residents, from families to single adults. The development’s site was acquired through a series of land swaps and acquisitions creating new lanes and green spaces that contribute to the community at large.

These designs have a variety of features not normally found in residential buildings of this type. Extensive roof top amenity spaces, full gymnasium and yoga studios, indoor bicycle storage, secure courier drop off, and townhouse like entrances for ground level units. As part of the land transfer/road closure agreement, the areas between the buildings and those next to the shared use path to the east, will be extensively landscaped. A process of community consultations will help ensure the project is welcomed as a new urban paradigm in the neighbourhood.