Neighborliness
We've lived here now for 6 weeks and I've only seen another dog walker once. There are lots of dogs here but instead of walking their dogs, everyone here seems to have a solid 7-8 foot fence around their yard. I miss meeting people with their dogs. I made a lot of friends that way at Prairie Crossing.
And now I appreciate the wisdom of how Prairie Crossing was put together. It was intended to encourage community so no big fences are allowed. And no fences that block a view. The houses all have shared common areas - not a block away, but out the front or back door. On a good weather day, warm or cold, people with children and dogs or cups of coffee or a beer, congregate outside. The kids play or ride their trikes around the square, dogs romp with each other or chase balls or frisbees. Or we chat while someone grills something for supper. And so we all got to know each other. Most American communities support individualism and privacy, but I wonder if they know what they're missing.
And now I appreciate the wisdom of how Prairie Crossing was put together. It was intended to encourage community so no big fences are allowed. And no fences that block a view. The houses all have shared common areas - not a block away, but out the front or back door. On a good weather day, warm or cold, people with children and dogs or cups of coffee or a beer, congregate outside. The kids play or ride their trikes around the square, dogs romp with each other or chase balls or frisbees. Or we chat while someone grills something for supper. And so we all got to know each other. Most American communities support individualism and privacy, but I wonder if they know what they're missing.
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