But you knew that already, didn't you?

An interesting article showed up in the Republic over the weekend. ASU is studying how front yard landscaping affects how people interact.

Scott Yabiku's theory is that desert landscaping, which has come to dominate new Valley housing for the past 20 years, reduces social interaction in neighborhoods. Grass and trees, he believes, promote community.

I think the expression is, "Duh". They go on to explain that it is more complicated than that. And, of course, it is. Having 8 year olds pretty much guarantees social interaction in the neighborhood. Having a bad attitude reduces the interaction. But we in Morrison Ranch have watched the street life, and it is noticeably more than other neighborhoods the same age and density. We think it is noticeable, anyway. Comment below if you have an opinion on this.