{"id":5283,"date":"2016-05-10T13:50:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com\/liveabode\/?p=5283"},"modified":"2023-10-18T18:27:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T18:27:57","slug":"design-family-friendly-yard-people-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com\/liveabode\/design-family-friendly-yard-people-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design a Family-Friendly Yard for People of All Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How to Design a Family-Friendly Yard for People of All Ages<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Your yard, like your home, should be an enjoyable asset for the whole family, with spaces for kids to play, adults to hang out and older people or anyone with limited mobility to access.<\/h2>\n

Landscape design for all ages is a common theme in our public landscapes, since universal accessibility is required by federal law, but there\u2019s a lot you can do to bring the same principles of universal design to your home landscape. Here are helpful tips on how to plan a multifunctional yard that\u2019s useful for all.<\/p>\n

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When we think of family-friendly landscapes, kids are the first thing to come to mind \u2014 and for good reason because a landscape that children will enjoy is quite different from one adults will enjoy. Kids want spaces to play, run, explore and be creative. Adults want places to relax, read a book, do yoga, garden or drink a beer with friends. And multigenerational gardens that are inclusive for older adults layer on another set of priorities for easy and safe access.<\/p>\n

Create spaces that serve all ages.<\/h3>\n

Patios, lawns, decks and porches are spaces that everyone can use. Here\u2019s a basic checklist to make sure these general-use areas are accessible to all.<\/p>\n