Typology of Gated Neighbourhoods: A Case Study of Kolkata

By : Sujay Sarkar , Lakshmi Sivaramakrishnan

Page No: 253-269

Abstract
The proliferation of gated communities in Kolkata transpired in the era of globalization. These residential enclaves are designed to fulfill the need for housing that provides modern conveniences and maintains a high standard of quality. In the preceding twenty years, a considerable number of gated residential communities have emerged within the city of Kolkata. The present study used GPS survey techniques to identify the locations of gated communities throughout the city of Kolkata. The study aims to examine the various typologies of gated communities in the city of Kolkata. It offers a complete analysis of the unique characteristics displayed by gated communities in Kolkata. The shift from government-owned gated complexes to privately-owned gated communities may be readily noticed in Kolkata. This study involved the classification of gated communities based on their evolution, total number of residential units, areal size of the community, and nature of enclosure. 

Authors:
Sujay Sarkar : UGC-Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geography, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India. 
Lakshmi Sivaramakrishnan : Professor, Department of Geography, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India. 
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/ATNAGI.2024.44.02.2