Pop Quiz! Without peeking, tell us what the four pillars of the iConnect Community are.
Got it? Did you say “Live, Work, Shop, and Play”? If you’ve spent any amount of time on our site or socials, this was probably an easy one. Even if you know it by heart, though, have you wondered what exactly these pillars mean, and how they’re significant to us?
“Live, Work, Shop, Play” is less of a tagline than it is a reality. The philosophy behind a community that provides a connected, convenient, and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents. It’s perhaps better explained if we imagine following a fictitious iConnect resident as they go about their day. Let’s call her Olivia, or “Livvie” for short.
Part 1: LIVE
The alarm on Livvie’s smartphone sounds at 6:30am, signaling the start to her workday. The sun is just beginning to rise, and the view from her ultra-modern high-rise condo offers the gorgeous and sprawling views over the escarpment. Livvie relishes the urban lifestyle offered by condominium living and feels spoiled that her building overlooks so much green space instead of just more buildings or factories.
Having moved from the city, Livvie is used to not having a car. She likes being able to reduce her impact on the environment, not to mention saving on car payments, maintenance, and insurance!
Part 2: WORK
Without having to worry about a lengthy commute, Livvie gets to enjoy breakfast and coffee at home, catching up with the morning news on TV. But now it’s time to go to work.
The business park where Livvie works is a two-minute walk from her condo. She enjoys the fresh air and the chance to exchange “good mornings” with her neighbours out for a morning run or walking their dogs in the connected trail system. She’s already at the office and, despite being a warm morning, she hasn’t even broken a sweat!
Part 3: SHOP
During her lunch break, Livvie strolls over to the retail area featuring many dozens of retail options. She loves the variety of dining options that she can get to without feeling rushed. She’s been meaning to check out a new local shop forever and takes time to browse before popping into the local bakery for a fresh ham and cheese croissant.
Livvie still has time to walk back to the office and take in the brilliant sunshine.
Part 4: PLAY
While commuter trains fill up with the after-work crowd and local highways thicken with rush-hour traffic, Livvie is already home, shedding her work clothes and changing into workout gear. Right on cue she gets texts from her friends Wanda, Shelley, and Penny, all residents in the building, asking if and when they’re all getting together for their group jog. The foursome assembles in the condo lobby and they’re off, hitting the local trails to get a few kilometres in well ahead of sunset.
Once back at the condo, the group plans to meet up at a local patio for some well-earned cocktails. Livvie even has time for a quick shower before heading over to the restaurant. The group has a table while happy hour is still going! This is the lifestyle Livvie’s been dreaming of: she relishes the accessibility and convenience of the iConnect Community while still feeling connected to friends, neighbours, and nature. Livvie is truly home.
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We built the iConnect Community for people like Olivia. Where they live isn’t just a residence, it’s a community, where life happens all around, and they can stay connected to every element of it. They can live well, work close, shop local, and play often.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to give you the opportunity to call iConnect home! Stay connected with us through our website and social to see how we’re shaping the future of this exciting community!