Pub. 3 2018 Issue 4

19 ISSUE 4 2018 T he backyard retreat is an obvious perk of renting or owning a home that many residents don’t always experience in multifamily. And while the latest in common-area apartment design hopes to capture that garden or courtyard experience, there’s nothing like your own personal space for relaxing or contemplating work and life. In multifamily, backyards are seldom a part of the same vernacular of home ownership. But some operators are trying to change. For residents, it’s outdoor space to call their own for hosting semi-private gatherings or just chilling out with a cold drink Backyards Are Creating More Opportunities for Multifamily Operators and Residents By Tim Blackwell