I am one of those homeowners that just laughs at the accusations thrown our way. The gated community is only an evolution of the gated high rises, where you eit

I am one of those homeowners that just laughs at the accusations thrown our way. The gated community is only an evolution of the gated high rises, where you either have to be buzzed in or get past the door man. If anything they are more egalitarian than any high rise setup because your home is clearly visible from the street and neighbors. With regards to cities, blame the NIMBYs and their political allies who uses all sorts of "livability studies, heritage laws, and more, to prevent affordable housing from being built. This is simply code for "we don't want THOSE people living here". The vast majority of housing laws are simply modern day redlining tarted up with feel good phrases and misdirection.