Ever wondered why you never see a fence in front of a home in Canberra?

It’s been one hundred years since the use of front-yard fences was banned in the suburbs

Expatriate British Planner-Architect Sir John Sulman is largely to thank…or blame… for the decision.

He was an advocate of ‘Garden City’ principles which believe in blending the economic advantage of urban environments with the health and wellbeing benefits of country life.

Listen here to find out Hit 104.7’s Wilko & Courts view on ‘no front-yards’ in Canberra…