Gated communities are a flourishing new-age phenomenon and the concept is widespread all over the World. Believed to be elitist and upscale the venues border on practicality and sound business principles. Most of these real estate ventures are a mix of high-end living and economical homes with shared amenities.
The style and architecture have brought in the soothing contemporary landscape with an eye on the look and feel. The architecture of these modern temples is enshrouded in grandeur and sophistication but ownership is not necessarily limited to the Maharajahs. The idea behind such estates is quite egalitarian, and you can purchase homes as per your budget. You have a choice to buy an expensive private home, a townhouse, or a condominium. The popularity of this lifestyle enriched with modernity and exclusivity is nowhere more visible in the States like New York in the US. Most of these properties are by no means living quarters for the unemployed or those with misfortune but nevertheless affordable for the middle class.
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Usually religious structures are not created in gated communities since it may increase cost and might attract outsiders difficult to manage. Small eateries, clubhouse and shops are commonly built alongside run on rental or by the management committee.
pateluday, Thank you for pictures, practicalities and products.
Perhaps a big appeal and a major advantage of gated communities are the homogeneous standards. It means that a buyer need not worry about styles that may have individual meaning but that perhaps obstruct re-sale values.
What would be the possibility of them evolving along the lines of military bases, whereby they serve as self-contained worlds of on-site dining, education, entertainment and shopping? They perhaps wouldn't promote cultural diversity since it wouldn't be possible perhaps to provide all churches, mosques and temples.
Yes even Rome had condos but we are discussing the modern set ups.
Regulations are shaped by the owners and differ from one community to another. You have inform at the gate to let a guest in but this is good for you as it prevent unauthorized person from entering your home. With efficient guards you do not have to wait long.
Gated communities were known in nineteenth century England.
The price one pays for living in a gated community is there are sometimes regulations, such as the number of trees required, no stores, they cannot survive with limits to customer access, and longer wait times in emergencies, fire trucks must wait for the gate to open before gaining access. Having visitors is also more difficult, since one must send a signal to open the gate. Hearing the request during a party might be difficult, so some will have to wait unusually long for entrance.