Bring Back the Front Porch

“The porch is one of the few ‘magical intermediate zones’ where people can be partly-in, partly-out, able to feel comfortable on their own turf and comfortable interacting with strangers. It is this space that, more than any other place in the built environment, encourages humans to act like neighbors again.” - Steve Mouzon

“Because porch walls are transparent, one can see the street outside, watch cars and joggers go by, say hello to people as they pass. You are not inside working at a desk or cooking in a kitchen; you are out on your porch, in public, interacting with the neighborhood. Your porch, your front yard and even your sidewalk are some of the greatest untapped resources in our neighborhoods. The front porch is where public meets private, where families can socialize with neighbors and friends.” - Sebastian Salvadó

Source: treehugger.com

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