Mid-Century Modern is a new trend in home décor. What’s old is new again or at least, has a new spin. The same holds true for homes constructed mid-century in Calgary. You take that design, renovate and model and you have a modern, Mid-Century home.
The 1950’s building boom in Calgary occurred after the government’s scramble to put up good but cheap housing for returning war heroes. It was the 1950s when the concept of the car-centric suburb really took hold. Homes had front driveways or garages off the lane. Homes were larger, most often with three bedrooms with large front and back yards. Shopping plazas had plenty of space out front to park cars and the corner-store concept started to die. New communities popped up faster than the city
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Having a child comes with enormous responsibility. Many new parents have to navigate all that heavy-duty decision making with ease – some completely stress out. Where to live is one of those life decisions that many don’t take lightly.
