4 reasons you need to move to Barrie and call BLOOM TOWNS your new home!
By Lucas on Aug 12, 2015
Many families have been setting their sights on Barrie in their search for a new home, and BLOOM TOWNS by iVIVA Homes is just one of the reasons why you should consider making the move to this booming city on Lake Simcoe.
Designated an Urban Growth Centre by the Province of Ontario, Barrie’s strategic growth plan involves increasing the current population of approximately 140,000 by another 70,000, and creating over 100,000 new jobs by 2031. Let’s take a look at how Barrie has improved and will be improving over the coming years.
1) Walkability
Downtown Barrie already offers many amenities, including shops, restaurants, cafes, and other services, plus much of it is being revitalized in order to accommodate all the new people and businesses that will be making their way to the city over the next decade and a half.
An improved downtown means that the streetscape will be more walkable with more retail and restaurants within a single city block. Since Barrie is focusing on walkability, it proves that it is a city with a bright future in mind, realizing that people want to leave the car behind when possible. Walking more also promotes a healthier lifestyle, which leads to our second reason you need to move to Barrie.
2) Safety & Healthcare
In 2012, $450 million was invested in the Royal Victoria Hospital Phase 1 renovations, which allowed for the installation of over 100 new inpatient beds, the expansion of the emergency and imaging departments, the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, and many new services are now offered. There are also two state-of-the-art operating rooms being developed, making the Royal Victoria Hospital one of the best hospitals in Simcoe County.
Barrie has also been voted the Safest City in the country twice based on Statistics Canada data. The crime rate is very low compared to other large cities in Canada, and this is obviously a very important factor to consider when deciding to move or raise a family in a certain area.
3) Environmental Protection
When a population is set to boom, it is very important for the city to protect the natural surroundings that make the area unique. There are many beaches, parks, and nearby resorts, such as Blue Mountain, that attract tourists all year. Barrie’s master-plan designates 40% of its residential growth to already established areas to reduce the impact on the natural landscape.
4) Affordability
The average household income in Barrie is just over $80,000, and like any growing city, there is a wide variety of demographics comprising the population. BLOOM TOWNS really plays a significant role in providing homes that families can afford. iVIVA Homes’ community features European-inspired townhomes with two- and three-bedroom floor plans, starting in the mid $200,000s. These townhomes provide families of all sizes and people who plan on starting a family in the near future with a great community to call home.
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