Breaking Ground on Medicine Hat's First Built Green Condominium Classic Construction is pleased to announce they are breaking ground on their new Built Green development, located at Southlands Pointe in Medicine Hat, the community’s first Built Green condominium.
Comprised of 88 units, with both 2 and 3 bedroom floorplans, Southlands Pointe leads the way in Classic style by proving that affordable green living is within the average homeowner’s reach. The development is eligible for Classic’s 10 Year Mortgage Assistance Program, with down payments starting at $3,900 and monthly payments as low as $521/mo (including condo fees), This makes Southlands Pointe more affordable than ever for homeowners to enjoy the benefits and cost savings of living green.
This development will be built using the latest in environmental technology, known as a Structurally Insulated Panel System (SIPS). This method is produced right here in Medicine Hat, through Classic Panels, a related company of Classic Construction Ltd. SIPS technology ensures that the development is not only environmentally sound, but also stronger and better insulated against weather, and air infiltration noise.
Never one to sacrifice quality, Classic has also continued to ensure that each of their units contain their signature granite countertops, custom cabinets and finishes, with the added quality of many new environmentally friendly options as well. Standard features such as: high-efficiency furnaces, tankless hot water heating, Low-E Argon windows, Hardie plank and stucco durable exteriors, no VOC paint and insulated water lines that meet the Built Green standards.
With a combined total of more than 340 units sold in their Northlands Point and Somerset Villas Communities within 14 months, these 88 Built Green units of Southlands Point are expected to sell quickly, meeting Medicine Hat’s continued demand for attainable housing, but now in a Built Green way.
Join Classic Construction as they break ground on this exciting new initiative with Bernadette Majdell, CMHC Corporate Representative for Alberta South, a representative from Hat Smart Energy Efficient program, and Classic Construction’s President Murray Prokosch, and a host of other local dignitaries.

"We're really excited to be there as Classic Communities breaks ground at this noteworthy event," says Majdell, "CMHC supports builders like Classic Communities who are leaders in the development of sustainable homes and housing that reduces our environmental impact."

Classic Communities Charitable Foundation Strengthening Communities

For years Classic Communities has addressed the issue of housing affordability by sharing its profits with those who purchase their homes. Each home owner is entitled to down payment and monthly financial assistance to offset the cost of home ownership. Without this financial assistance many would be unable to own their home.

The Classic Communities Charitable Foundation (CCCF) was created to hold these funds in trust and administer the financial assistance to homeowners. The net interest earned on these funds is provided to non-profit groups and charitable organizations in the communities in which Classic Communities builds, currently Medicine Hat, High River and Canmore. These organizations are selected on the basis of their programs “Strengthening Families and Strengthening Communities.”

At 9:00am, Monday October 19th, at the Classic Communities office located at 671 Industrial Avenue, Classic Communities and the Classic Communities Charitable Foundation invite you to join them as they present a cheque in the amount of $91,209 to the Medicine Hat Community Housing Society (MHCHS). Murray Prokosch, President of the CCCF and Classic Communities remarks, “This donation not only fulfills the mission of the CCCF but also continues Classic Communities’ commitment of making housing in Medicine Hat attainable for all.”

“By strengthening families we know we are strengthening our community,” continued Prokosch. “Our contribution to the MHCHS ensures the funds go to an organization committed to providing housing and support to our community’s most vulnerable families and individuals.”

Part of an ongoing commitment that has seen more than $96,500 previously granted to the MHCHS, Chief Administrative Officer Robin Miiller says they are very pleased to have been selected by the CCCF as a recipient.

“We believe strongly in extending a hand to those who find themselves struggling with life’s circumstances and we try to do what we can to help them get to a better place,” says Miiller. “We are thrilled that Classic and the foundation has recognized the value in the work that we do and want to contribute by providing financial resources to support us.”

“With the current economic climate and government funding restrictions,” continues Miiller, “Having additional resources available will provide some welcome relief.”