Cohousing-L Mailing List: fencing for dense urban build

[Rebecca Herman (rgherman07]

I am a member of  Cathedral Park Cohousing in Portland, OR.

We are an inclusive, multigenerational, 50/50 market rate/subsidized
community. We are getting closer to starting construction of our
condo/apartment build in North Portland, OR! We will have 23 units spread
over 2 buildings connected by external bridges/stairs and an elevator with
several outdoor landscaped areas on our approximate 1/2 acre near the
downtown St Johns neighborhood. Universal design principals will provide
accessibility to age in place & move about using wheels. We will have some
surface level car parking.

We are currently discussing fencing. While we do not want to live in a
gated community we are concerned about safety & security, especially for
our most vulnerable members.

Would appreciate any observations about safety in similarly designed
cohousing communities that do AND do not have fencing. If you opted for
fencing, thoughts about fence design specifics. Any pictures or links for
visuals would also be appreciated.

And please share our information with anyone looking for cohousing in the
Pacific Northwest!
https://www.cathedralparkcohousing.com/events/

Thank you!
Rebecca