Re: Privacy for Introverts
From: Diana Carroll (dianaecarrollgmail.com)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2015 09:54:10 -0700 (PDT)
In our community (Mosaic Commons) the only type of fence that would be, as
you say, "in keeping with the character of the buildings" would be a small
ornamental fence or divider.  A fence all the way around the space behind
someone's house, high enough to block seeing in, would simply in NO way be
"in character".

On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:09 AM, Jerry McIntire <jerry.mcintire [at] gmail.com>
wrote:

>
> If they want a privacy fence around their yard, why would anyone want to
> deny them that preference? Asking that it look nice or is in keeping with
> the character of the buildings would probably be better received than
> criticizing or complaining about their choice.
>
> Jerry McIntire
>
> On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 7:25 AM, Fred-List manager <fholson [at] cohousing.org>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Marilyn Seiler <marilynseiler
> > is the author of the message below.  It was posted by
> > Fred, the Cohousing-L list manager <fholson [at] cohousing.org>
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> > --------------------  FORWARDED MESSAGE FOLLOWS --------------------
> >
> > I believe that the inside of my home is my private space.  However, we
> have
> > 3-5 members who have moved in over the past one to two years that think
> we
> > should be able to provide privacy for them in their backyards.  They do
> not
> > believe that "not speaking" is enough.  They do not want to be able to be
> > *seen*.  This is now causing dissension and I am exploring options and
> > alternatives to privacy fences (which I abhor in community!!).  If you
> have
> > an further ideas, I am open.
> >
> > We are a fully accessible, one level community with small back yards,
> four
> > homes attached in each building, as well as front yards that are our
> > "public space."  Thank you.
> >
> > Marilyn Seiler
> >
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