Lola is the mother of a newborn. She lives with her husband and her infant daughter in Calgary, Alberta. My husband and I rented an adult-only condo in August 2017. The condo was in a relatively newer subdivision called Cranston, in the far south end of Calgary. It was about a 30-minute drive from … Continue reading Lola: Unable to remain in condo after having given birth
Asiya: Bought a Condo and Can’t Move In
I moved to Edmonton, Alberta less than a year ago from Montreal, Quebec. I am a single mom of a twenty month old girl with no support from her father. Moving to Edmonton meant that I would be closer to my parents and that my daughter would be closer to her grandparents. Needless to say, … Continue reading Asiya: Bought a Condo and Can’t Move In
Wanda: Thinking of Changing your Condo Bylaws? Think Again.
When my husband and I married in 2011 we knew we wanted kids, and we also knew that his building was age and pet restricted. He was the condo board president. We started a campaign to have the bylaws changed to allow children. We failed by one vote; people who don't vote count as a 'no' vote.
Amy: My Story, My Reasons
Parents on low or fixed incomes, or parents who have to leave their previous living situations in a hurry are up against a formidable obstacle when landlords and builders can legally discriminate against people with children.
Joelle: At Home in the Core
Finding family-friendly housing downtown has greatly enhanced our quality of life.
Michael: Diary of a Condo Board President
I'm a condo owner and currently serve as president of my condo board. My wife and I also own a second condo and I've been president of that board as well. Over the years we've had to deal with several problem units and noise complaints. None of the problems have ever involved children.
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
Child Friendly Housing Coalition of Alberta 