The "American Lawn" is currently a rising issue because of the substantial cut on the size of yards for the new houses. CBS reported that "Lawns are getting smaller as Americans return to their preference for larger houses." Why is it so?
Around ten years ago, houses have at least three feet yard for every foot indoors from all corners. Not it has shrunk to even fewer than two feet, according to Zillow. The reason is the constant rise on the cost of lots.
The Atlantic reveals that "the average area is down 13 percent since 1978, to 0.19 acres." When an average American House and Yard Size scale in 1978 and 2015 were compared, it shows that it does not seem to show any significant loss in the area but after adjusting for houses' bigger footprints, the median yard appears to shrink by more than 26 percent. The comparison showed a substantial reduction.
Studies show that it is not just a regional issue but a national. The northern regions are getting more crowded and the lots are getting more expensive. The southern regions are also in the quick pace to the same direction.
The shrinking of the yards and spaces in communities is being felt by more and more citizens. A resident in Denver said that she realized it when she was working on her computer one night and then realized that she can see directly into her neighbor's dining area.
The shrinking of the American lawns creates great impact in many housing cultures. Among the most affected ones are the landscaping industries who adjust with the preferences of the homeowners. Also affected is the aesthetics of communities since there will be lesser green grasses in many areas. What else can we imagine after ten more years or twenty? No more greens perhaps.
