]]> A lot of people complain that gated communities are exclusive, elitist and anti-democratic. To which the people who live there would answer: That's exactly the point. Many Americans are willing to ...

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.

WEST FARGO – West Fargo’s first two gated communities, Stonewood and Charleswood River Estates, are taking shape. Nine of 10 lots have been sold in Stonewood, a 10-acre, private community located ...

For centuries, human beings have been reinventing the gate. Exclusive gated communities that shield mansions with walls, hedges and uniformed security guards may seem like a modern phenomenon. But the ...