Developers Face Backlash Over Shrinking Balconies in Modern Urban Design

By Jessica Furseth · Dezeen · 2026-07-23

A report from Dezeen highlights a growing trend in metropolitan housing where private outdoor spaces have become too cramped for practical use. While these tiny terraces allow real estate agents to command higher prices, they often fail to meet the social or functional needs of r

A report from Dezeen highlights a growing trend in metropolitan housing where private outdoor spaces have become too cramped for practical use. While these tiny terraces allow real estate agents to command higher prices, they often fail to meet the social or functional needs of r