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Introduction by
Contributor
Photographer
Curtis Grimba
Anna Beard
Jessi McConnell
Li fes t y l e
THE NEW PICKET FENCE PERCEPTION
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t’s undeniable that Downtown Kitchener has a pulse to it and that resonates through the houses and condos, alike. Every individual has their meaning as to what the city means to them. A condo lifestyle is something that is becoming more desirable every day. Spaces that are blank slates, with
smaller unique layouts in the thick of it all. It allows for the city to express its unique vibe through the walls, whether it’s seen or not. Anna Beard has made a home in The Kaufman Lofts and rooted her life as a Downtownie. Sitting down with her, she gave an insight into why a condo is her picket fence.
T he Ne w Pi cke t Fe nce P er cept i on
"I wanted to live in Kitchener because it's a little gritty. It feels very alive and not too polished. That's a bit like my home — full of plants, and not overly tidy."