Gated Communities

gated community is a form of residential community which surrounded by perimeter of walls and fences..it is usually consist of small residential streets and include various shared ammenties.. gated community will increase a safety level within the area. 

According to Town and Planning Department, there are four types of gated communities in Malaysia, namely:

1- Elite community

2-Lifestyle Community

3-Security Zone Community

4- Security zone community and lifestyle

elite communities is occupied by the upper-class income group of people..lifestyle community consist of retirement communities, leisure communities and suburban 'new towns'..security zone community is the most popular types in which it offers a housing development that surrounded by fences or gates. it is usually provided with guard services. security zone community and lifestyle usually developed within a city centre. it focus on both security aspect and provision of lifestyle facilities for the residents..

people usually choose this type of neighbourhood because of security features provided..however, for me, it is not 100% guaranty that this type of community is secured..in addition, this type of communities also will produce a gap between an elite group with the other community in the area.. living in a separated area will limit the interaction and communication between a gated communities and the outside gated community...