Waverly Commons gives families an “in-between” neighborhood gathering space that American single-family homes lack. Their front yards are very public and their back yards very private, so children’s play and neighborhood activities end up in the street. The Commons - a semi-public, community-oriented green space for residents and local neighbors - is an elegant solution to this problem. Essentially a park, it’s connected to several back yards, and contains a play structure, barbeque, and various gardens. Houses with back yards on the Commons have large sliding fence panels and individual “back porches” that allow them to adjust privacy levels between their yards and the Commons, from moment to moment.