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 ...

Some people who live in gated communities get a false sense of security that they are “safe” because they live behind the gates and there are “security guards” at the gate. They probably don’t ...

A gated community is a group of homes with strictly controlled entrances—for both safety purposes as well as creating an air of exclusivity. Oftentimes homes in a gated community will appear alike, ...

Walkability, a friendly community and amenities such as a hot tub are all reasons Carter Drake enjoys life at the Reserve at Arbor Lakes. Security from problems in the core cities is another. “Some ...

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.

Across Ghana’s rapidly expanding urban centres, particularly in Accra and its surrounding enclaves, gated communities have come to symbolize the height of modern residential living. They promise order ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aerial view of gated community with golf course and palm trees and lake. According to Parametric Architecture, around nine million ...