While strolling the streets of Seaside, Florida, the first New Urbanist Community, my eyes were naturally drawn to this scene...a beautiful house with a well-detailed detached garage pushed all the way to the back property line. Before you say “that wouldn’t work in a typical suburban neighborhood!” think back to the movie Father of the Bride and tell me you can’t see the benefits!…back yards are over-rated anyway…and just think of the new interior wall of natural light you’ll get…not to mention the classic side entry kitchen. It’s one of the reasons historic neighborhoods are more neighborly…you can’t just hop in your car, open the garage door and speed off for the day!
