Tall fences anti-social?
The on-going construction of fortresslike fences in the city, along with changes to legislation, has sparked an update and re-issue of the Thinking about Fencing? information pack.
Christchurch City Council and the Christchurch Beautifying Association have updated the pack to encourage residents and developers to use low, open or no fences to help create friendly streetscapes and stronger communities.
“We want to get rid of some of the myths about the perceived benefits of high fences,” says Council Landscape Architect Hannah Lewthwaite. “For example, putting up a high solid fence to keep intruders out can worsen the situation by allowing them to walk around your house and garden without being seen.
“Some high, solid fences can also restrict sunlight, limit your landscaping options and create wind funnelling, shadowing and frost areas.”
The Thinking about Fencing? pack has fact sheets on issues such as sharedfencing, fencing materials, living fences, fencing of swimming pools, fencing close to waterways and fencing in new developments. It also provides information about inexpensive fencing materials and designs. Good examples of fencing options are illustrated on the cover of the pack.
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