Gated communities in England : rules and rhetoric of urban planning

[摘要] The number of private gated developments continuesto grow in Britain, in apparent contradiction to thegovernment's urban policy aims of developing balanced, sustainable, mixed communities. There has beenno official recognition of the trend towards gated communities, nor any national debate about their desirabilityas a built or social form. Contradictory guidanceis given to local authorities about the design prioritiesfor new housing developments. A case study tracksthe planning process of a gated Community in Sheffieldin order to illustrate the problems of regulating thisnew form of housing. Interviews with key players inthis development inform discussion about the supplyand demand for gated communities, which are foundto be influenced by globalised marketing trends forideal housing types, and a pervasive fear of crime. Theissues which are highlighted by the growth of gatedcommunities in Britain demand more attention thancan be provided by the current policy vacuum.

[学科分类] 自然科学（综合）