Gated communities in South Africa: Tensions between the planning ideal and practice
Gated communities are considered by many South Africans as a necessity – a place to stay in a safer environment in the context of high crime rates. At the same time, these developments can also challenge planning and development goals towards greater integration and accessibility. This article consi...
Main Author: | Karina Landman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of the Free State
2012-12-01
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Series: | Town and Regional Planning |
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Online Access: | http://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/trp/article/view/512 |
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