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Close to everything the core has to offer, CIRCA 1877 boasts an Melloul-Blamey Construction will be behind the build of CIRCA
exciting mix of resident amenities including poolside cabanas, 1877, who alongside HIP Developments, is also building the
full fitness, indoor-outdoor yoga, green roof community gar- Gaslight District in Cambridge as well, as saving the histori-
den, co-working office space for residents and tech features cal Harmony Lunch site in Waterloo. The CIRCA 1877 project is
like gigabit WiFi internet for all residents and smartphone expecting initial occupancy in late 2019.
controlled thermostats and suite door entry.
HIP Developments is a Waterloo-based mixed-use and resi-
And then there is the real gem of the project, which lies in dential developer specializing in forward-thinking develop-
the ground floor restaurant, located in the old Brick Brewing ments that promise to enhance the character of each neigh-
Company building. The restaurant will be transformed into a bourhood.
unique dining experience for the public, but also offers drink
and beverage service to residents in suite and even poolside. Cambridge Memorial Hospital scores well
in national survey
"We approached this project in a new way with the goal of
challenging the status quo in condo projects. Our vision was The Canadian Institute for Health Information issued its annu-
to bring design, amenities, tech and food & beverage together al report card for hospitals throughout the country and Cam-
in one project in a way that hadn’t been done before in Water- bridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) has scored well in a number
loo Region. The project team of Condo Culture, Condo Culture of areas.
Design and Him & Her Inc. played a key role right from concep-
tion of the idea help craft this project. They have helped us “We are well within national and provincial averages (meaning
prove that the city is longing for a more modern, urban, and a very safe hospital), with a few exceptional indicators,” said
tech focused take on living,” said Higgins. CMH manager of public affairs and communications Stephan
Beckhoff.
The sales and marketing team confirmed they are starting to
develop positive data to support the readiness of the commu- Although the ratings are not a competition and various hospi-
nity for transit like LRT and has also confirmed that 90% of the tals with the region are all different in terms of size and ser-
building has been purchased locally. vices offered, Cambridge Memorial Hospital has the distinc-
tion this year of being the best performer (CON'T ON PAGE 21)

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