If you like the idea of a newer Edmonton neighbourhood but don’t want to feel surrounded by nothing but houses, The Uplands at Riverview is worth a closer look.
Located on Edmonton’s west side around 199 Street and 27 Avenue NW, The Uplands was planned with green space, trails and natural areas woven directly into the community. It is still a growing neighbourhood, but some of its most interesting features are already well established.
The Ravine Is Part of Everyday Life
The biggest difference between The Uplands and many newer suburban communities is its connection to Wedgewood Creek Ravine.
The City of Edmonton’s neighbourhood plan specifically protects the ravine as Environmental Reserve and calls for public pathways along the top of the bank. The community itself now has approximately 8.5 kilometres of trails, connecting residents with the ravine, stormwater ponds, parks and other green spaces.
That changes the everyday experience of living here. An evening walk can mean following a trail beside natural grasses and water rather than simply walking around residential blocks.
There Are Some Surprisingly Thoughtful Environmental Features
One of the more unusual details in The Uplands is its pollinator corridor. The northern utility corridor includes flowering plants and shrubs intended to provide habitat for bees, butterflies, birds and other wildlife.
There is even a designated wildlife crossing beneath 199 Street, allowing animals to move between natural areas without crossing the road at street level.
These are small details, but they help explain why the community feels more nature-focused than the typical image of a new subdivision.
Playgrounds Are More Than an Afterthought
Families also have access to multiple outdoor play spaces.
The Uplands East Playground was designed around principles of inclusive play, with features intended to accommodate children and families with different abilities. On the west side of 199 Street, another accessible playground incorporates a nature-inspired design, including a tree-house-style structure connected to the area's river valley character.
For families who spend a lot of time outside, having trails, playgrounds and green spaces within the neighbourhood can make day-to-day life noticeably easier.
What Kind of Homes Are in The Uplands?
The Uplands isn't limited to one housing style.
Current development and City zoning accommodate a mix that includes single-detached homes, duplex-style homes and row housing/townhomes, while builders also offer larger front-attached garage homes and other new-construction options.
That variety is useful for buyers who like the community but have very different budgets or space requirements.
Because The Uplands remains a developing neighbourhood, buyers may also find a combination of resale properties, newly completed homes, quick-possession homes and lots for future construction.
A Luxury Home Now Available in The Uplands
If you want to see what elevated living in The Uplands can actually look like, we currently have a beautiful opportunity at 20332 29 Avenue NW.
This 2022-built home offers approximately 2,859 sq. ft. of living space, with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a triple attached garage. But what really makes the property stand out is its setting: the backyard backs directly onto the ravine, bringing one of The Uplands’ best features — its connection to nature — right to your doorstep.
Inside, the home includes an upgraded chef-inspired kitchen with quartz surfaces and premium appliances, generous living and entertaining spaces, an upper bonus room, a private lower office and a spacious primary suite with two walk-in closets and a Juliette balcony. Outside, there is a professionally landscaped yard, a double-level composite deck, irrigation and a fire-pit area.
It is a great example of why buyers looking for a luxury home in West Edmonton may want to pay closer attention to The Uplands: newer construction, substantial space and ravine surroundings can all come together in the same property.
Interested in 20332 29 Avenue NW?
Contact Nooran Ostadeian, RE/MAX Elite, to arrange a private showing or learn more about homes for sale in The Uplands.
Connected Without Feeling Too Central
The Uplands sits close to one of Edmonton's major transportation corridors. According to the community developer, Anthony Henday Drive is less than five minutes from the neighbourhood, providing connections toward Whitemud Drive, Highway 2 and other parts of Edmonton.
The trade-off is that this is not an established inner-city neighbourhood where cafés, schools and shops are necessarily around every corner. The community is still developing, and buyers who value walkable retail should look closely at the specific part of The Uplands they are considering.
For families, school designation should also be checked using the individual property address through Edmonton Public Schools or Edmonton Catholic Schools, since designated schools can vary and change.
Is The Uplands a Good Place to Live?
The Uplands may be especially appealing if you want a newer home without giving up easy access to nature.
The ravine, long trail network, ponds, pollinator habitat and inclusive playgrounds give the neighbourhood a character that is difficult to understand simply by looking at a map.
It offers a quieter, newer suburban lifestyle, but with enough natural space built into the community that getting outside can become part of your regular routine rather than something you have to drive somewhere to do.
If you're considering buying a home in The Uplands, Edmonton, I can help you compare resale homes, new construction and other West Edmonton communities so you can see which option fits your lifestyle and budget best.
Contact Nooran Ostadeian
TOP REALTOR® | RE/MAX Elite
Call at 780-953-0723
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