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Kitchener · A CLOSER LOOK

Verde Living
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Verde Living location:
Kitchener.

Laurentian Hills is a neighbourhood within Kitchener, Ontario, which is located in the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area.

15 Palace St, Kitchener, ON N2E 1H7, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Kitchener

15 Palace St, Kitchener, ON N2E 1H7, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Laurentian Hills

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Laurentian Hills. This part of the city is reasonably quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - however some areas can be quite loud, especially near Highway 7 & 8. Lastly, parks, like Laurentian Wetlands and Rittenhouse Park, are very well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit, making it very easy to reach them.

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Getting around

Laurentian Hills is a fairly convenient part of Kitchener for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a vehicle. Travelling by bicycle is also convenient in this neighbourhood since the cycling infrastructure is good. Residents using public transit may find limited choices in Laurentian Hills due to the low service level. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are typically very close by. On the other hand, the best approach to get around in Laurentian Hills is very often driving. Nearby highways, such as Highway 7 & 8, are easy to reach from any location in Laurentian Hills, and it is easy to park.

Everyday essentials

It is usually feasible for home buyers in Laurentian Hills to do grocery shopping as pedestrians. Likewise, there are a fair number of choices for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. When it comes to education, in Laurentian Hills, families will generally be able to get to daycares and primary schools without a vehicle. However, parents may consider it very difficult for their children to access high schools by walking.

Local character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Laurentian Hills. This part of the city is reasonably quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - however some areas can be quite loud, especially near Highway 7 & 8. Lastly, parks, like Laurentian Wetlands and Rittenhouse Park, are very well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit, making it very easy to reach them.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about one third of dwellings in Laurentian Hills, but small apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place in the 1960s and 1970s. This part of Kitchener offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Verde Living
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

0.2/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Kitchener: 2.7 / 5

Elementary schools

3.9/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Kitchener: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.8/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Kitchener: 2.3 / 5

Groceries

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Kitchener: 3.8 / 5

Wellness

3.3/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

3.3/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Walking

0.9/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Kitchener: 2.8 / 5

Cycling

3.5/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Driving

4.3/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.2/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Kitchener: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

3.6/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

3.4/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Kitchener: 4.0 / 5

Nightlife

1.2/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Kitchener: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

3.2/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Quiet

1.8/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Parks

4.9/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Kitchener: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Verde Living nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

150 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school433 m

Monsignor Haller Catholic Elementary School

118 Shea Cres

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school588 m

Trillium Public School

79 Laurentian Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school853 m

Laurentian Hills Christian School

11 Laurentian Drive

site based

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Elementary school939 m

Laurentian Public School

777 Westmount Rd E

7-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Alpine Public School

75 Lucerne Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Queen Elizabeth Public School

191 Hoffman St

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Forest Hill Public School

255 Westmount Rd E

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School

245 Lorne Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School

70 Gracefield Cres

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Glencairn Public School

664 Erinbrook Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Pathways Educational Services Inc.

248 Stirling Ave South

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.2 km

St Mary's High School

1500 Block Line Rd

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school2.3 km

Forest Heights Collegiate Institute

255 Fischer-Hallman Rd

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.7 km

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute

301 Charles St E

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.2 km

Eastwood Collegiate Institute

760 Weber St E

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.4 km

St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School

77 Young Street

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school3.8 km

Huron Heights Secondary School

1825 Strasburg Road

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Transit nearby

34 places
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Dining nearby

36 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

30 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Laurentian Hills
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Verde Living. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$84,349

Residents in the study area

1,161

Owner households

43.5%

Commute on foot

3.4%

Population age

0 to 4
6.0%
5 to 9
6.2%
10 to 14
6.1%
15 to 19
5.5%
20 to 34
25.4%
35 to 49
19.1%
50 to 64
18.7%
65 to 79
10.6%
80 and over
2.4%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
29.3%
Row houses
24.9%
Single detached
23.3%
Apartment 5 or more floors
11.0%
Semi detached
10.5%
Duplex
0.9%

Household composition

Single person
30.3%
Multi person
6.8%
Single family
61.8%
Multi family
1.1%

Commute mode

Car
88.0%
Public transit
5.1%
Foot
3.4%
Other
3.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
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Income

Average household income
$84,349
Average individual income
$40,583

Total

Total individuals
1,161

Owners vs Renters

Renters
56.5%
Owners
43.5%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.8%
English and French
3.9%
Other
2.3%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
22.4%
High school
33.7%
Trade certificate
6.9%
College certificate
20.2%
University certificate
0.4%
Bachelor degree
12.5%
Post graduate degree
4.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
80.2%
Spanish
4.2%
English and non-official language(s)
3.9%
Arabic
2.3%
Somali
2.0%
Serbian
1.3%
Portuguese
1.1%
Tigrigna
1.1%
Gujarati
0.9%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.7%
French
0.5%
Polish
0.5%
Romanian
0.4%
Rohingya
0.1%
German
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Verde Living:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗Waterloo Region District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Verde Living address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

15 Palace St, Kitchener, ON N2E 1H7, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.4227712, -80.49324539999999. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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