| When we first moved to New York and were searching for an apartment, my husband and I looked at a place on the Upper East Side. It was the only residential apartment in a commercial building mostly occupied by doctor's offices and insurance companies. The interior was tiny and ill-cared for, with a crummy galley kitchen. But completely unexpectedly, it had an amazing tree-covered terrace off the bedroom that was almost as big as the interior of the whole apartment. The terrace looked out to the back of a row of brownstones, all private and well-maintained. It was an outdoor lover's dream. We ended up not taking the place for a host of reasons (location, price), but I often think about that terrace and how amazing it must be at this time of year. When the weather starts to warm up and the trees begin to bloom, I am of the firm belief that people who have outdoor space are the luckiest people alive. As an urban dweller currently living in a 2nd floor apartment walkup, I am not blessed with so much as a fire escape. But that doesn't stop me from admiring other people's backyard gardens, rooftop farms, and patio lounge areas. (And from wanting to be their friend!) The Green Tours we've featured on Re-Nest are always my first stop when I'm looking to be inspired. Here are 20 of my favorites:
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 |  | Name: Adrian, Gregg, Amelia and Deckard Hale
Location: Portland, Oregon
Size: 2600 sq ft
Years lived in: 6 months Adrian and Gregg moved to Portland from long stays on the East Coast and Asia with open space on their minds and that's just what they got! They live in a sustainably built dream pad, relaxed yet elegant, great for entertaining and hanging out with kids.
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