Moving pieces: How Modern Dimensions planned for success in Gateway

Tucked along the northern edge of the city in the Gateway business area is one of Airdrie’s newest developments – which, like many projects in the fastest growing city in Alberta – may have appeared to pop up overnight.

Located north of Canadian Tire, 521 Gateway features 15 units, totalling around 34,000 square feet of store-front and commercial storage space. Adding a pop of architectural intrigue to the business district, the sleek contemporary design and convenient location quickly attracted a full list of tenants. But behind the expertly panelled façade, is a company equipped to navigate the many moving pieces of the development process.

“From project conception to move-in, this project was completed in just a year and a half, and we’re so pleased to have welcomed tenants into their new spaces this spring,” said Cody Reimer, project director at Modern Dimensions, the planning firm responsible for 521 Gateway.

An innovative design, engineering and planning firm, Modern Dimensions, provides full-service design and management solutions to investors and developers throughout western Canada. The Calgary company’s focus on building strong client relationships, executing high-quality builds, and cost efficiency and transparency, has driven their growth and expansion over the last decade.

They are known for being able to guide the many moving pieces of complex projects ensuring a perfect fit for all parties involved – with 521 Gateway being the perfect example of this.

“This project was a really great collaboration between the City of Airdrie, the developer, future tenants, and the local community,” said Branden Kidd, Principal engineer at Modern Dimensions. “Being a full-service provider means our team of professional engineers, building designers, project managers, planners and construction specialists are able to quickly move projects from all the way from the initial planning stages to occupancy on behalf of or in collaboration with investors and developers.”

Working with the developer, Modern Dimensions executed each stage of the planning, design approval and construction process of 521 Gateway, including completing market assessment and occupancy support. Their cooperative approach helped to ensure the project’s success, securing new business investment in Airdrie and employment opportunities for residents.

“There are amazing opportunities for developers and investors in Airdrie and we’re looking forward to working with them and City of Airdrie on future projects,” said Marko Pribilovic, Chief Operations Officer, Modern Dimensions.

Modern Dimensions has completed several notable projects in Airdrie including several projects in Coopers Crossing and commercial developments in Kingsview and Gateway. They are currently working on the Master Site Planned commercial development in Southpoint Village. Learn more about Modern Dimensions at moderndimensionsdesign.com.

Photos by Britton Ledingham