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Gated Communities: The Search for Security
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Quintal, Dana Thompson, S. |
| Copyright Year | 2007 |
| Abstract | The response of many to a growing sense of anxiety and insecurity in today's society has been to retreat from the public realm to the private sphere of the home. For some this means living in gated communities, where the uncertainty of the outside world is perceived to be better controlled. Gated communities - residential developments characterised by physical security measures such as walls, controlled entry points, security guards and closed circuit television - are often criticised because of their potential to cause physical and social divisions in established communities. . While confirming some of the long-held concerns expressed by urbanists about gated living, this paper also challenges aspects of these critiques. Our findings from site visits and interviews with a range of stakeholders in gated communities around Sydney reveal that gated communities can be a positive expression of the desire of individuals to exert greater control over their living environments. They may also help to reduce uncertainty, provide personal protection, and shield family and home from unwanted intrusion. An understanding of the diverse experiences of residents and their motivations for moving to gated communities is essential for both housing providers and policy makers. This will facilitate the provision of alternative residential forms that can encompass these positive expressions, while ensuring better physical and social integration within existing communities. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://apo.org.au/system/files/60292/apo-nid60292-51341.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
