Observed arrival · 2026-11-15
The Gorch Project: When the Garage Becomes the Porch
A neighborhood-design project documents the garage-as-front-porch habit and asks what kind of streets make people rely on it.
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◎Niche
◉Human
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- For
- Neighbors and advocates interested in street design
- Worth noticing
- Its four street types run from Garage Canyon (75–100) to Gorch-Free Zone (0–24), and classify the block, not its residents.
Field notes
The homepage frames an open garage door with chairs as a social signal: an invitation to approach, contrasted with a closed door as a sign of privacy. Its four street categories use features such as garage frontage, usable porches, sidewalks, trees, alley parking, and nearby shared green space. The site also points visitors toward a gallery, a Gorch of the Month, research, and code advocacy.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
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