Michael describes it as “ideally located,” in a quiet residential area, with schools, daycares, grocery stores, and coffee shops all within walking distance or a short drive away. He also describes the area as blessed with “beautiful natural scenery,” including “beautiful marsh areas, rich farmland and abundant wildlife.” “We love Hampton,” he says. “It’s a beautiful spot. It’s an incredible little town that’s probably a bit of a secret – but I’m not sure how long it’s going to stay a secret, with Rothesay kind of filling up and Quispamsis becoming more of an urban area. We started developing at the exact right time.” The unit mix there – 30 garden homes and a 24unit apartment building – was decided upon in an effort to create a development that fit with the community Michael loved so much. He says they could have built more units, but “were not focused on maximizing everything.” “We want to make sure everything we develop within the existing community,” he says. “That’s just as important as anything else.” That said, when designing White Pines, Michael and his team didn’t just look at the community as it existed now – they also thought ahead, and considered what it was going to look like years down the road. That meant looking to Ontario, where Michael’s from, and where he believes design trends are realized earlier than on the east coast. “I feel that eastern Canada is usually three-to-five years behind Ontario,” he says. “Then Nova Scotia is usually the first to catch up, then PEI would be JULY 2024
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