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The benefits of architectural controls include:

1. Creating unique communities and homes that feel special by ensuring homes built in close proximity differ and are distinctly visual. Ironically, some feel that Architectural Controls lead to cookie cutter communities, but by their very nature they are in place to prevent that from happening.

2. Protecting your choices and reducing the risk of loss in value due to decisions made by neighbours.

3. Feeling comfortable with your commitment before homes and streetscapes are actually completed.

4. Feeling comfortable with your commitment before homes and streetscapes are actually completed.

5. Maintaining a standard of quality no matter what size of home is being built. Controls dictate not only the visual appeal but the quality of materials as well.

6. Experiencing better resale value, already proven by many architecturally controlled communities throughout Canada.

To create a standard streetscape framework and a more unified image of the community, Dream together with the builders, have established a landscape program included with the purchase of each home. The program consists of top soiling and sodding, one 30-40 mm caliper tree and three shrubs supplied in the front yard of each home. 

Landscaping is to be completed within the first growing season of the homeowner taking possession of the home. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to complete backyard landscaping within a timely manner.

To ensure uniformity and visual appeal, Dream provides the fence along the rear yards of all lots backing onto greenspace as well as a portion of sideyards flanking onto greenspace.

It is the responsibility of the homeowner to coordinate installation of a gate at their own expense if they so choose. This can be coordinated through Ornacraft Iron Works by calling 306.929.2043

All areas that have been graded for future development will be maintained for weeds and debris until they are developed and the lots/parcels sold to external builders. After a lot/parcel is sold, it is the responsibility of the builder to maintain. Once a home is sold, it is up to the homeowner to abide by the City of Saskatoon bylaw to maintain the appearance of their yard.

Foxtail Management:

Dream has a strategy put in place to manage the problem together with the City of Saskatoon and our Builder Partners.

Dream is currently monitoring foxtail conditions daily and problem areas will be sprayed and/or cut down prior to seed set. Builder Partners are required to manage weeds and foxtail on owned lots.

Dream looks after all park maintenance for the first two years after the park is completed (except for Core Park being three years). Park maintenance includes grass cutting, weed control, watering, equipment maintenance and emptying the trash receptacles. After two years the parks are turned over to the City of Saskatoon and they are responsible for all maintenance thereafter.

Bearpaw Park, Prairie Lily Park and Phase 6 Park have been turned over to the City of Saskatoon.

Core Park Development:

The Core Park has already become a hub of activity and the playground, pathways and boardwalk are already being enjoyed by many. However, it is important to note that the park is still under construction! Establishing a park is a lengthy process that can take up to three years. Here are a few things to know about the construction of Core Park:

Due to its size, Core Park was seeded as opposed to sodded like all other Brighton Parks to date.

Growing grass is a long process that normally the public does not see as parks are generally not opened until fully established. You can help this process by sticking to the designated playground areas and pathways while the grass establishes.

We have two more full seasons of establishment and maintenance until this park is complete and turned over to the City.

Weed growth helps stabilize the soil, holds moisture, and provides cover for the grass to establish. You might see some taller weeds for a period of time while the grass establishes.

Grass is a more invasive plant and will start to snuff out the annual weeds on its own. Once the grass is more established, we will start with weed control.

Trees and other plantings that did not survive the winter will be replaced once the grass has established to prevent further damage.