Construction begins on Slokker Homes’ third East Village development, Vibe

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    New mixed-use residential project will bring nearly 220 new homes to the neighbourhood

    Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and Slokker Homes are pleased to celebrate the start of construction on Slokker Homes’ new East Village development, a mixed-use residential building called Vibe.

    “Development industry confidence in East Village continues to grow, and the development progress we’re seeing in the neighbourhood is a timely response to Calgary’s growing demand for housing,” said Kate Thompson, President and CEO of CMLC. “We’re thrilled that our partners at Slokker Homes are starting construction on their new project and look forward to welcoming new residents and retailers to East Village when Vibe opens in a few short years.”

    Across 14 storeys, Vibe will bring 218 rental homes and six commercial units to East Village. The building is designed to foster a strong sense of place through thoughtful architecture, livable spaces, and an engaging streetscape. Residents will benefit from practical amenities including a dog wash and bike wash on the main floor, while the second floor features indoor and outdoor amenity spaces designed for working from home, hosting barbecues, or small gatherings. A rooftop amenity level will offer both indoor and outdoor seating areas, including a lounge space surrounding an outdoor water feature and BBQ area, with views overlooking the Calgary skyline and the Bow River.

    Vibe is considered the second phase of Slokker Homes Q Block investment, the first being Verve, which was completed in 2019. The two buildings sit on either side of the Riff, East Village’s signature pedestrian corridor that will connect the community’s southeast corner directly to Jack and Jean Leslie RiverWalk.

    “We are proud to build on our commitment to East Village with our second project in the neighbourhood,” said Milad Kondori, Project Manager VIBE. “Vibe is a contemporary residential community designed to bring energy, connectivity, and modern living together in a vibrant setting.

    Construction is underway on Vibe and is expected to be completed in early 2028. The project is being delivered in partnership with GPA, the architectural firm behind the building’s carefully considered design, which complements the evolving character of East Village. A portion of the Vibe parkade is already constructed along with the first phase tower (Verve) up to the main floor and will connect through P1 and P2 to the Vibe parkade. Slokker Homes is working with trade partner CFS to utilize lightweight steel construction. This prefabricated system helps accelerate construction timelines while reducing on-site impact for surrounding neighbors.

    Slokker Homes’ Vibe is part of a growing pipeline of developments in East Village. Construction is also underway on Bankside Properties’ Library Square, and construction is anticipated to begin in 2026 on Ayrshire Group’s Lyric, Trico Communities’ The Edgewater, and Truman’s hotel development.

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