Contesting the Right to Space in Gated Communities
JF Bobby Saragih 1, Hendra Wahyu Cahyaka 2

1 Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Binus University, Indonesia
2 Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Surabaya State University, Indonesia

Abstract

The development of residential areas based on the gated community concept has been widely adopted by developers, particularly in suburban regions, with security and comfort serving as the primary considerations. A gated community is a residential complex or housing area enclosed by fences, walls, or gates, with access controlled, typically restricted to residents, guests, and authorized individuals. An interesting phenomenon observed, especially in gated communities designed for the upper-middle class, is that neighbours often do not know each other personally. Despite carefully planning these areas, conflicts among residents are not uncommon, particularly regarding rights to space. This study was conducted in one of the clusters at The Spring, Summarecon Serpong, Tangerang, Indonesia, aiming to understand how rights to space can become an arena for social conflict within a gated community. The research involved community leaders and employed a qualitative descriptive method to explore the potential for spatial rights conflicts, the media used to express grievances, and the solutions implemented to maintain good relations among residents.

Keywords: Gate Community, Space, Conflict, Right

Topic: Creation Process of Livable Space