Shared Spaces
The Front Stoop as a Real Public Space
The front stoop of an apartment building is one of the oldest forms of urban shared space. A grounded guide to using…
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Shared Spaces
Shared Spaces
The Courtyard Bench Problem
A small bench in a shared courtyard tests building etiquette more than most amenities. A grounded guide to using one well.
Shared Spaces
Shared Patios on a Hot Summer Evening
A shared patio on a hot summer night is a small social space with a lot of negotiation. A grounded guide to…
Shared Spaces
Rooftops, Sunsets, and Other Shared Pleasures
A shared rooftop is one of the great apartment amenities. A grounded guide to using it well without creating tension with other…