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Bigtime · 07-13-2011, 07:22 PM

We currently live in a condo building north of the Saddledome. After having our daughter we decided to start searching for a nice inner-city home to really set down roots in. Proximity to the downtown core and a nice walkable community was KEY.

Initially we were looking at Cliff Bungalow, but ultimately set our sights on Hillhurst and Sunnyside. After about 2 years of searching we finally found the right home at the right price in Sunnyside, we take possession on Monday.

We love the community, a healthy mix of families, singles, DINKS, students and older people. They know their neighbours and can frequently be seen out in their front yards socializing.

Our backup plan had we not found something was to go to the Renfrew area, knowing that it would not have the proximity to the urban core that we love so much.

Bridgeland has SO much potential, especially with the development of The Bridges sites where the general hospital was. However the 2nd and 3rd phases of the development have pretty much been at a standstill since 2007 and with the Cecil closing a lot of trouble has crept across the river into their community.

Edit: VVV Hi soon to be neighbour!

07-13-2011, 07:22 PM	#6
Bigtime Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Exp:	We currently live in a condo building north of the Saddledome. After having our daughter we decided to start searching for a nice inner-city home to really set down roots in. Proximity to the downtown core and a nice walkable community was KEY. Initially we were looking at Cliff Bungalow, but ultimately set our sights on Hillhurst and Sunnyside. After about 2 years of searching we finally found the right home at the right price in Sunnyside, we take possession on Monday. We love the community, a healthy mix of families, singles, DINKS, students and older people. They know their neighbours and can frequently be seen out in their front yards socializing. Our backup plan had we not found something was to go to the Renfrew area, knowing that it would not have the proximity to the urban core that we love so much. Bridgeland has SO much potential, especially with the development of The Bridges sites where the general hospital was. However the 2nd and 3rd phases of the development have pretty much been at a standstill since 2007 and with the Cecil closing a lot of trouble has crept across the river into their community. Edit: VVV Hi soon to be neighbour! Last edited by Bigtime; 07-13-2011 at 07:25 PM.