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Backyards in many areas have been shrinking for years, leaving families with very limited outdoor spaces. But what if neighbors could open up their backyards, combining them into one large shared backyard for everyone?
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Some homeowners who don’t use their backyards are sharing them with gardeners who don’t have access to such spaces.
Well, communal backyards (and outdoor spaces) are a thing in some condos and apartment buildings.
Communal yards not only provide larger outdoor spaces, but they also greatly improve your relationships with neighbors.
Check out these three neighbors in San Francisco who combined their small backyards into a larger shared outdoor space.
In Australia, many people are tearing down their fences to share backyards with their neighbours.
Shared backyards were once common, but suburban affluence and a growing desire for privacy have led to a decline in this practice.