03-18-2016, 08:34 AM
Sorry, I stand corrected. You're right, Pheidippides, that this part of Benton is quiet, and outdoor space at the front could get good use.
It's possible that outdoor space in the back might be a bit more dynamic in terms of potential uses. But then the front is devoid of life, and the part of the development facing the rest of the world is given over to parking. If the outdoor space is kept in the front, the residents get to both enjoy and contribute to the sidewalk.
How far back are the homes set back from the street? It seems there would be a bit of space for a courtyard or patio where residents could have a barbeque and chairs and so on.
It's possible that outdoor space in the back might be a bit more dynamic in terms of potential uses. But then the front is devoid of life, and the part of the development facing the rest of the world is given over to parking. If the outdoor space is kept in the front, the residents get to both enjoy and contribute to the sidewalk.
How far back are the homes set back from the street? It seems there would be a bit of space for a courtyard or patio where residents could have a barbeque and chairs and so on.