Providing housing means we become an integral part of a community. And being involved in a community means our responsibility to that community — and to all the communities in which we live and work — does not end at the end of our sidewalk.

Edmonton is becoming an ideal residential rental market for Avenue Living as it aligns with the company’s strategy of providing quality, safe, affordable places to live for the large workforce housing demographic and is backed by a strong, reliable team.

A unique and innovative partnership with retail giant The Home Depot has presented Avenue Living Communities with an opportunity to more efficiently maintain and update its rental units, and in a more timely manner.

For Avenue Living Asset Management, it has become an important part of the company’s overall investment portfolio. Leif Snethun, CEO of the Avenue Living Agricultural Land Trust, explains that the fund currently has just over 37,000 acres under management with an asset value of $58.3 million.

A focus on enhancing customer experience at its Red Deer residential rental properties has led to a large growth in occupancy for Avenue Living Communities.

At first glance, not much beyond housing personal belongings. But for a strategic manager, like Avenue Living Asset Management, there are similarities that make self-storage facilities an attractive acquisition. And strategic investment is a cornerstone of the Avenue Living philosophy.