On April 8, please join the Child Friendly Housing Coalition of Alberta (CFHCA) in partnership with The Hendrix at the official CFHCA campaign launch to end discriminatory housing practices in Alberta. This community party will take place just steps from Grandin LRT on the rooftop lounge of The Hendrix, Edmonton’s newest family-friendly luxury apartment building. … Continue reading You’re Invited to our Launch Party!
Map of Age Restricted Buildings, Edmonton
It's hard to imagine the extent of buildings--both rental and condominium--that prohibit children. In this case, a picture speaks much louder than words. The information on this map is entirely crowdsourced by people like you. Want to add more data? Please click here. https://confessedemu.carto.com/viz/be267d0c-c31d-11e6-919f-0e05a8b3e3d7/embed_map
Allison: It’s Time to Become the Progressive City We Think We Are
In 2010, I moved back to Edmonton with my son, who was two at the time. I was a single mother and was very lucky to find a place to live in the City Market Apartments. It was an “adults-only” building, but the landlords let children live there as they had a child themselves. I … Continue reading Allison: It’s Time to Become the Progressive City We Think We Are
Yvonne: Where are the Strollers?
After living in downtown Ottawa for nearly four years, my husband and I moved back to our home province of Alberta in August 2015. This time we would be living in Edmonton with our daughters (3.5 years & 9 months). We wanted to live in the centre of the city, but we kept hitting a … Continue reading Yvonne: Where are the Strollers?
Alena: To Whom It May Concern
Good morning Scott & Laurie, I'm writing to you today as my representatives in City Hall and the Legislature to put an issue I've been experiencing onto your radar. As you are probably aware, the rental housing market in Edmonton is below a 2% vacancy rate. My partner has been tirelessly working to secure accommodations … Continue reading Alena: To Whom It May Concern
Caitlin: Pregnant, Evicted, and Happily Ever After
Never give up on what you love! That was the motto my husband and I reminded ourselves of when we struggled to find a new home for our family in the downtown area just a few years ago. My husband and I both own our own companies and we have lived in the Grandin/Oliver area … Continue reading Caitlin: Pregnant, Evicted, and Happily Ever After
Rachel: Loft Living, Family Style
My husband and I are new parents. We live with our 16-month-old toddler in the heart of the core -- two blocks from Rogers Place -- in an apartment/loft building that is primarily professionals, MacEwan students, and a couple of retirees. Prior to 2012, our loft was my now-husband's bachelor pad. He lived there as … Continue reading Rachel: Loft Living, Family Style
Jodie: Housing is for Humans
I am a single mother who lives in downtown Edmonton with my 9-year-old daughter. When my marriage ended 5.5 years ago, I was faced with the reality that I needed to find a safe and family-friendly space for my daughter and I since I could no longer live in the marital home my ex-husband and … Continue reading Jodie: Housing is for Humans
Aitana: Being a Family Just Isn’t Cool
My husband, my five-month-old baby and I came to Edmonton on August 25 th, 2015. We are originally from Spain. We were living in a business style furnished condo for a year. We didn’t feel it a good space option for the baby, so we decided to move out. In July 2016 we started our … Continue reading Aitana: Being a Family Just Isn’t Cool
Jenn: Adult Only A-OK
This is a tough topic for me as I choose to live in an adult-only building (18 units, inner-city Calgary) and would like it to stay that way; however, I always read your posts on this topic (because I can see it is important) and I clearly see that for people with children (ie single … Continue reading Jenn: Adult Only A-OK
Child Friendly Housing Coalition of Alberta 