Create Outdoor Social Spaces to Increase Visitors & Tenants
When it comes to outdoor landscaping, all residential and commercial properties should have an outdoor space. Whether it is a paver patio for a townhome community or a large courtyard for your employees to enjoy at your corporate offices, every property should have one or more designated outdoor areas for people to relax, socialize, and enjoy nature.
Outdoor social spaces are becoming a must in today’s world. With the global Covid pandemic, millions of people and businesses are suffering financially, emotionally and mentally. The Covid crisis has completely affected the way people communicate, socialize, work, celebrate, and so much more. That’s why so many commercial businesses and social communities (Apartments/Condos/HOA’s) have started adjusting their budgets to prioritize outdoor spaces. These outdoor communal spaces are great for lifting the spirits and making employees more productive.
Outdoor social spaces also give people a reason to come to your property.
According to Stanford Medicine, “Social connection improves physical health and mental and emotional well-being. People who feel more connected to others and nature have lower levels of anxiety and depression. One landmark study even showed that lack of social connection is a greater detriment to health than obesity, smoking and high blood pressure.”
10 Ideas for Outdoor Spaces
Patios
Patios provide a peaceful place for residents to relax, socialize, and work. Commercial patios and residential patios both provide a high ROI for property owners.Patios
Outdoor Kitchens & Grilling Areas
People love cooking outdoors in Nashville's hot summer weather. These open grilling spaces also allow residents a place to bring friends and loved ones to visit while eating a delicious outdoor meal.Outdoor Kitchens & Grilling Areas
Courtyards
Courtyards can be attractive outdoor areas for individuals and small groups to relax and enjoy a breath of fresh air. Many commercial properties i.e. hotels invest in outdoor courtyards to attract guests to the property.Courtyards
Playgrounds
Playgrounds are a top attraction for many families these days. Playgrounds encourage the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional developmental needs of children. Playgrounds can be built around the property's natural landscaping for ultimate appeal.Playgrounds
Recreation Areas
Pools, basketball courts, tennis courts and other recreational areas are highly sought after outdoor amenities that will attract more tenants.Recreation Areas
Shaded Areas
Shaded areas provide families and individuals a cool place to get comfortable and protect themselves from powerful UV rays in the summertime. Most commercial properties invest in some type of shaded areas whether it's landscaping or awnings.Shaded Areas
Outdoor Fireplace
Everyone loves gathering around the fireplace. Whether you need help with the landscape design or hardscaping pavers to design your outdoor fireplace, Acer Landscape Services can help!Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor Work Spaces
Many employers are increasing the number of outdoor sitting areas and/or adding new outdoor work spaces to provide workers additional safe working environments during the Covid crisis. Research is also finding outdoor work spaces are highly effective at increasing worker productivity and satisfaction.Outdoor Work Spaces
Rooftops
Rooftops provide a myriad of space to provide gathering areas like rooftop gardens, seating areas, pools, and more.Rooftops
Gardens
Gardens are great social spaces for families to relax and for workers to take calls and have private one-on-one meetings.Gardens
