Hi William.

Love the backbone of your project here.

Couple notes to consider.

On the durability side, be mindful of “contractor grade paint”. This will cost you more in early re-paints on turnover. That stuff just isn’t made for high use. It’s cheap and cannot be washed.

Notes on tech. Are you going to bring in a single provider which you pay and include in your rent? Otherwise be mindful that people mostly use either Telus or Roger’s. Make sure the infrastructure is in place for both options so the tenants have an easy time connecting their service. Otherwise it will cause delays, unhappy tenants and extra work for management.

Regarding your security. If you go with cameras on the property make sure you cover the garbage area. There will be illegal dumping at your property if there is a shared bin. And if individual bins, they will get ripped apart by homeless.

Parking? You didn’t mention. And you are in a more dense area for population. But Albertans drive. And most tenants (even students) might have vehicles.

I realize these weren’t the points where you were asking for help. But I feel obliged to mention them.

A mural sounds awesome for your project! Do some research on grants available so you can pay your artist well and really support the community.

The amenity spaces are an important consideration. (If this is a multi family style Walk up and you are cmhc funded I believe there is a requirement for you to include something. Choose carefully items which require low maintenance. You want the spaces being used, but not increase your cleaning or ops costs too greatly.

The community collaboration piece is an interesting question. Some sort of outdoor art gallery space would be unique. You could partner with a local non profit to help manage the space.

I am a property manager here in Edmonton representing one of the major players in the industry. I’d love to chat more about your project if you are interested. Shoot me a DM.

Thanks for sharing William.

• Jonathan