CALGARY,
AB, June 21, 2022 /CNW/ - (TSX: BEI.UN)
The Calgary Residential Rental Association (CRRA) Awards are
presented in recognition of the industry's top performers in the
Residential Real Estate space. Boardwalk has been honoured with
four awards in the following categories: Building of the Year,
Renovation of the Year, Community Service, and Digital Marketing
Excellence.
Building of the Year Award
Exceptionally well maintained and perfectly situated in the
beltline area, Randal House won Building of the Year. Offering
expansive views of the surrounding downtown area, this asset
features 70 units and is an amenity-rich community that was
refreshed in July 2019 by Boardwalk's
Capital Design and in-house Project Team. This project features
distinct social spaces which include a fitness room, sauna and
games room, and is the perfect place to live in Calgary's downtown core.
Renovation of the Year Award
For the fourth consecutive year, Boardwalk's Design Team was
honoured to receive the Renovation of the Year Award. Located in
the heart of Glamorgan, Richmond Towers, a 376-unit asset underwent
a transformative renovation which included a complete modernization
of all common areas, hallways and amenities. Some of these
reimagined spaces included:
- An inviting open-concept lobby with community focused sitting
areas
- Enhanced lighting, furnishings and artwork throughout the main
lobby
- Exterior building painting, signage, and storefront
glazing
- Extensive exterior landscaping upgrades
- State-of-the-art fitness facility, community rooms and
renovated pool and change rooms
- An elevated Experience Centre and sales office for new and
existing Resident Members
- Upgraded laundry facilities
- New and improved Associate lunchroom
Community Service Award
Radisson Village's Alison Brodie, was awarded with the esteemed
Community Service Award. This award commemorates Alison's
unwavering commitment to extraordinary customer service and the
strong personal relationships she has built within her community
and with her Resident Members.
Digital Marketing Excellence Award
For the second consecutive year, this prestigious award was
presented to Boardwalk's Marketing Team in recognition of its
industry-leading online presence, inclusive of social media,
websites, and Resident Member portals. Combined, these channels
support a unified and customer-centric vision to create the best
and most comprehensive customer journey for all those interacting
with the brand.
Sam Kolias, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Boardwalk REIT commented:
"Thank you to the Calgary Residential Rental Association for
their sustained efforts and leadership in continuing to support our
multi-family communities with resources that allow community
providers to ensure quality affordable housing in Calgary. We
are so proud of our entire Boardwalk Family Forever, and the awards
received highlighting our unwavering commitment to providing all
our Resident Members with the best, safest and most inclusive place
to call home."
Corporate Profile:
Boardwalk REIT strives to be Canada's friendliest community provider and is
a leading owner/operator of multi-family rental communities.
Providing homes in more than 200 communities, with over 33,000
residential units totaling over 28 million net rentable square
feet, Boardwalk has a proven long-term track record of building
better communities, where love always livestm. Our
three-tiered and distinct brands: Boardwalk Living, Boardwalk
Communities, and Boardwalk Lifestyle, cater to a large diverse
demographic and has evolved to capture the life cycle of all
Resident Members. Boardwalk's disciplined approach to capital
allocation, acquisition, development, purposeful re-positioning,
and management of apartment communities allows the Trust to provide
its brand of community across Canada creating exceptional Resident Member
experiences. Differentiated by its peak performance culture,
Boardwalk is committed to delivering exceptional service, product
quality and experience to our Resident Members who reward us with
high retention and market leading operating results, which in turn,
lead to higher free cash flow and investment returns, stable
monthly distributions, and value creation for all our
stakeholders.
Boardwalk REIT's Trust units are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange, trading under the symbol BEI.UN. Additional
information about Boardwalk REIT can be found on the Trust's
website at www.bwalk.com/investors.
SOURCE Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust