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July 2018
Dear <<First Name>>,
If your house does not include a front porch, have you been wishing for one that you could enjoy this summer? A front porch is worth even more than you might realize. Keep reading to discover some of its advantages, and you might want to consider adding a front porch when you remodel.
Dave Baskam, P.E.
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In 2018, the popularity of the front porch is once more increasing. Research suggests this may be influenced by the number of millennials who are currently buying homes. Many of these young adults value person-to-person interaction with neighbors but aren’t sure how to connect. They feel that having a front porch will increase their opportunity for saying hello.
Front porches offer much more than the opportunity to connect with the neighbors on your street, they also provide a chance to host festive events that spill out into the surrounding neighborhood. For example, you could organize a block party that features talented local musicians who perform in the intimate setting of your front porch. These kinds of concerts are happening around the country and go a long way towards developing a close sense of community.
Front porches also help you keep an eye on your neighborhood for safety purposes. When it is obvious that people are sitting outside on their front porches, there is less chance that someone will try to get away with some kind of offense on your street.
