According to Parametric Architecture, around nine million people in the United States live in an estimated 20,000 gated residential communities. CNBC says Florida and California are especially popular ...

American gated communities have evolved to fit a variety of budgets, lifestyles and needs. They aren't just a haven for retirees or the ultra-wealthy, although those communities are still prevalent.

Gated communities have become increasingly popular around the world, offering residents privacy, security, and a sense of exclusivity. However, this trend has sparked a heated debate about whether ...

Learn how entry rituals in gated communities create perceptions of safety and control, redefining social life and belonging.

Gated communities in the U.S. vary, with some featuring luxury estates while others are made up of one-bedroom condos. Yet they all offer security, prestige and privacy at a premium. Nationally, these ...

SPRING, Texas (KTRK) -- Gated communities are increasing security after two violent home invasions and one that ended in the murders of a beloved Spring couple. Jenny and Bao Lam, both 61, were ...

The concept of living inside an enclave is nothing new. For centuries, people have lived behind the walls of castles or inside walled cities. Country living is just not for everyone. Living on the ...

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