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Originally Posted by burn_this_city
I was referring to condos right downtown. Sounds like you're in a neighbourhood outside the core itself.
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I am on the other end of the beltline, I have two grocery stores within walking distance, around the corner I have two parks, and a third massive park (lindsay park) a italian deli and new meat only deli opening. C-train is a five minute walk, in two directions. In my condo building there are 7 dogs (31 building unit) and 5 cats. Three families (two kids each).
My g/f commute to work is 12 mins, walking. I am a contractor so I am everywhere in the city, but I am 90% counter traffic flow.
It sounds to me like you maybe have never lived downtown? It is possible that your perception is a bit skew as to quality of life.
Personally I am looking for a home, but the last thing I want is to be out in the far flung suburbs, I hate that I would have to get in a car to get to the grocer that is 5 mins away or get milk whatever. I am trying to get a inner city home as close to d/t as possible so my g/f commute is as low as possible.
A lot of poeple forget that if there commute was shorter to get to work say 15 mins instead of an hour that is more time with your loved ones, potentially upwards of 1.5hr each day or 7.5 each work week.