I kind of doubt that yards and gardens are common among the average residences of theses cities. I don’t think they’re willing and/or able to implement solutions similar to how I imagine your situation. It sounds very nice, though, and I hope I’m wrong.
My front yard is all sun.
My backyard is a a shaded oasis. I have a few trees, lots of vining plants, and tall shrubs and other native species.
The differrnce between the two on a hot day can be 30°F
And the humidity level drops…precipitously.
I kind of doubt that yards and gardens are common among the average residences of theses cities. I don’t think they’re willing and/or able to implement solutions similar to how I imagine your situation. It sounds very nice, though, and I hope I’m wrong.