From what I have heard, thieves target gated communities, but maybe the ones they choose are not as secure as others.
I guess gated means different things to different people.
I am sure that having a gate also reduces lots of inconveniences and hassles, and I realize that some people worry about safety. To me a gated community is a segregated community; it feels like public space has been privatized.
But I do understand that behind that gate, property is safer and likely holds its value longer.
It is interesting to compare different gated communities. Has anyone seen the fortresses in South Africa? Or Latin America? Not pretty. I sure hope that doesn't happen here.
I guess gated means different things to different people.
I am sure that having a gate also reduces lots of inconveniences and hassles, and I realize that some people worry about safety. To me a gated community is a segregated community; it feels like public space has been privatized.
But I do understand that behind that gate, property is safer and likely holds its value longer.
It is interesting to compare different gated communities. Has anyone seen the fortresses in South Africa? Or Latin America? Not pretty. I sure hope that doesn't happen here.