The dilemma of visual privacy and communal open spaces: the case of gated communities in Jordan

Abstract Urban open spaces are essential for enhancing social capital and supporting mental and psychological well-being, contributing significantly to the quality of life. This benefit has driven investors to create communal open spaces within gated communities, particularly in Jordan, where such s...

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Published in:	City, Territory and Architecture
Main Authors:	Bushra Obeidat, Amal Abed, Yazan Al-Huraibi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2025-03-01
Subjects:	Communal open space Visual privacy Gated community Visual connectivity Visual integration Privacy mechanisms
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40410-025-00255-x