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January 6, 2025
University District and Truman Announce a New Residential Rental Project Called Academy
Academy will be Truman’s fourth residential offering in University District, with the previous three projects now fully sold out.
University District (U/D) and Truman are pleased to launch a new residential purpose-built rental offering in the growing and award-winning northwest community of University District, called Academy. The purpose-built rental project is expected to offer a total of 222 one, two and three-bedroom units ranging from 650 to 900 sq. ft.
Construction is now underway on the new development located at the corner of Kovitz Avenue and McLaurin Street NW, and residents are anticipated to take possession by early 2027. Academy will feature a range of premium amenities, including a residents’ lounge, pet spa, fitness centre and bike storage room. This new addition marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of University District, offering a vibrant, convenient and accessible place to call home.
Says Novy Cheema, President and CEO of University of Calgary Properties Group, “University District continues to evolve as a dynamic and vibrant community. With the addition of Academy, we are continuing to expand our rental portfolio in the community. Our continued partnership with Truman marks an important step forward in shaping a thriving and connected neighbourhood.”
Says Oliver Trutina, Vice President of Truman, “We’re proud to continue our partnership with U/D and contribute to the ongoing transformation of this vibrant, connected neighbourhood with the launch of this new project. Academy’s combination of high-quality design, innovative amenities and its prime location within University District will offer residents an unparalleled living experience.”
Truman’s existing projects in U/D include Esquire, a combination condominium, purpose-built rental residence; Maple, an independent living residence for ages 55+; and, Noble, a townhome and condominium offering.
University District continues to establish itself as one of Calgary’s most desirable mixed-use communities. With its thoughtfully planned retail, dining, wellness and service offerings, U/D provides a vibrant lifestyle for residents and visitors alike.
For more information about University District’s residential offerings, visit https://myuniversitydistrict.ca/live-at-ud/
For more information about Academy by Truman, visit https://trumanhomes.com/academy/
About University District
To the west of the University of Calgary and overlooking the Bow River and Rocky Mountains, University District is a comprehensive 200-acre community with a bold new vision for urban life in Calgary. Through a collaborative, people-first design process, the Master Plan and thorough engagement program forged strong respect between local community members and University District Trust. The neighbourhood applies the best ideas in urban design and incorporates the wants and needs of surrounding legacy communities–weaving current aesthetic, technology, and lifestyle options into the strong social fabric of the city.
For more information about University District, visit its Discovery Centre at 4410 University Ave. N.W., Calgary (located on University Avenue accessible from Shaganappi Trail NW) or go online: myuniversitydistrict.ca and visit Instagram, X, and Facebook, #UDLife
About Truman
For over 35 years, Truman has been building properties of exceptional quality and distinguished craftsmanship in Calgary and surrounding areas with the core belief that everyone can Live better.®
Media Contacts
Lorna Prediger
Director, Marketing
University of Calgary Properties Group
lprediger@ucpg.ca
(587) 747-5289
Jacqueline Tran
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
University of Calgary Properties Group
jtran@ucpg.ca
(403) 903-6024
Rachel Redmond
Worthington PR & Story for University District
rredmond@worthingtonpr.com
(403) 305-0503