Very much possible. Between Oliver, grandin and downtown, there are about 35,000 people. There are families, a hundred or two kids last census. Still a ways to go, but growing well with many new buildings, jobs, amenities and food options opening. The Legislature grounds are amazing as a backyard, McKay avenue park is home to many dog owner after work, kids too. Grandin is a wonderful urban community, school, park, playground.
I own a car, enthusiast, but don't need it 95% of he time. All amenities and needs are met within a walking distance hold a hardware store. I bus, lrt or cab if I want to go a bit further afar.
As for condos, lots of options but yes, many unfortunately have restrictions. My condo, the Omega, has no such restrictions and so we have had multiple families here. They can be found, don't lose hope.
Both Oliver and downtown have strong community leagues, event, support services, pool, rink, soccer even.
Edmonton has always had urban living, but it is getting better by the day.
Feel free to pm me.
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"The destructive effects of automobiles are much less a cause than a symptom of our incompetence at city building" - Jane Jacobs 1961ish
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