Suburb Design
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Cohousing Design
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Small, private yards, usually enclosed by fences.
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One large shared outdoor space, with fields, woods and central mowed lawn.
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Cars cross sidewalks. Front yards, where they exist, are next to the road,
making it unsafe for play.
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Walkways from parking area to housing so it is safe for us to walk and play.
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The large garage takes up space that could be a porch for being together.
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Parking area is set apart from activity area.
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Most people don’t know their neighbors.
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We spend more time together outside. Mingling happens.
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