Cara Stern

While advocating for more homes, I've been told many times that young Canadians need to get used to renting apartments. That it's the norm in Europe.

But our apartments are nothing like European family-sized apartments. We explain why on this week's DemograFix.
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Mar 14 at 11:04pmFedica
Show threadCara SternMar 14
Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dMNq1gUJzgI?si=et5Ln6GnIswoXk-f
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Why You Can’t Find a Rental for Your Family (It’s Not Just the Price)

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Show threadCara SternMar 14
And for those who prefer to read than watch, the transcript is available here: https://www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/family-sized-homes-in-canada-rare
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Family-Sized Homes in Canada: Rare, Expensive, and Out Of Reach

Exploring how building codes, zoning, and outdated regulations make family-sized homes scarce and what that means for families in Canadian cities.

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Show threadnigelsezyarrMar 14
@carastern I've lived in apartments for most of my adult life, and it's been great. But even as a guy living alone, I'd love to move into a bigger place. I wish two and three bedroom apartments were common.