Gated community

In its modern form, a gated community is a form of residential community characterized by a closed perimeter of walls and fences, and controlled entrances for pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles. Gated communities usually consist of small residential streets and include various amenities. For smaller communities this may be only a park or other common area. For larger communities, it may be possible for residents to stay within the community for most day-to-day activities.

Related Topics:
Residential community - Pedestrian - Bicycle - Automobile

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Gated communities are a type of Common Interest Community (CIC) or Common Interest Development (CID), but are distinct from intentional communities.

Related Topics:
Common Interest Community - Common Interest Development - Intentional communities

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Some gated communities, usually called guard-gated communities, are staffed by private security guards.

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