The fragmentation on the side of the road: the spatial practices of residents of gated communities

La fragmentación al costado del camino: las practicas espaciales de los residentes de barrios cerrados

Abstract

In modernity, the insecurities of life in the metropolis trigger strategies of self-segregation in gated community. Thus, the general objective of this research is to investigate the spatial practices of residents of gated communities in the metropolitan area of Brasília. The specific objectives are to identify the factors that lead to the consumption of housing units in these spaces and to analyze the spatial practices of these residents. Through bibliographic research and application of questionnaires, it was observed that controlling access to collective housing space is the main factor for the consumption of these autonomous units, the metropolis is experienced as a unique region and the feeling of security provided by living in a gated community contrasts with road insecurity.

Keywords:
self-segregation; socio-espatial fragmentacion; espatial pratices; fobópole; road safety