i have have lived in the missir 12 years in three different residences. when my husband and i began looking for a house to buy three years ago, i insisted that we stay in the neighborhood because i loved it so much. we knew as soon as we walked in the door that our search was over and the yard was a big reason why. our backyard is situated under a large living room. this is the view. when we saw this unit, we saw that the yard would become an important extension of our indoor living space. this photograph taken from our dining room table shows at this on to space. a bustling outdoor restaurant would give the noise and smell directly into our private lives. as soon as we could afford to, we began an extensive renovation of the yard from what you see here to what you see here. today, we use our outdoor room almost every day. we spent many afternoons starting to gather. i grow vegetables and herbs in that yard. we have direct access to each other's yard. none of this would be possible at if this patio goes in. we would not only lose financially, but physical

i have have lived in the missir 12 years in three different residences. when my husband and i began looking for a house to buy three years ago, i insisted that we stay in the neighborhood because i loved it so much. we knew as soon as we walked in the door that our search was over and the