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The Future Is Bright

The Miss Havisham–era houses that characterize Toronto’s streetscape have a distinct charm. But their interior layouts can be a sticking point, feeling too conservative and constraining, especially for someone who wishes to live a little differently.

“The reality is we live in this city of houses designed for your nuclear, heteronormative

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