Front Yards

Attacking the Setbacks of Suburbia

Canada's suburbs don't have to be a problem, according to architect Drew Adams, who proposes a plan to densify them by developing unused space.
2 March 2011 - 7:00am
The Toronto Star

Are NIMFYs Next?

Converting front lawns into edible gardens is becoming popular, but some neighbors only see ugliness and worry about their property values. Are we entering the age of Not In My Front Yard (NIMFY)?
29 April 2010 - 1:00pm
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Front Yards Are For Lawns, Not Cars, City Says

Queens and Brooklyn homeowners may soon be prohibited from converting front yards into parking pads if a set of regulations is approved. The loss of street parking from new curb cuts was cited as a reason, along with aesthetics.
23 November 2009 - 1:00pm
New York Times-N.Y./Region (blog)
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