Gated communities good for renewal
Series: University of Westminster Press Release ; 22 June 2004 (4)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Research by the University of Westminster has found that gated communities can help social inclusion, improve the local environment and assist urban renewal, contrasting with the prevalent view that they increase segregation and increase the gap between the rich and the poor. The paper uses the theory of club goods to understand gating as a response by groups of people to real and perceived issues of crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour. "Gated communities as club goods: segregation or social cohesion" is available from [email protected]. http://www.wmin.ac.uk/page-2903| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB4025-18 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 126639-1001 |
Research by the University of Westminster has found that gated communities can help social inclusion, improve the local environment and assist urban renewal, contrasting with the prevalent view that they increase segregation and increase the gap between the rich and the poor. The paper uses the theory of club goods to understand gating as a response by groups of people to real and perceived issues of crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour. "Gated communities as club goods: segregation or social cohesion" is available from [email protected]. http://www.wmin.ac.uk/page-2903