How the Much-Maligned Porch Supports Walkable, Sustainable Communities

House in Detroit. Image © Rungtiwa P / ShutterstockThis article was originally published on Common Edge.I was inspired to write this essay by a fascinating post on the social dynamic of porches by Patrick Deneen entitled A Republic of Front Porches. Sustainable places must be acccessible by a variety of means, especially walking. Neighborhoods where people walk to numerous destinations are more likely to be securable, because people tend to know more of their neighbors and therefore are lik