Definition

Noun: A planned community is a residential area that is designed and developed according to a comprehensive plan before construction begins. It is typically created for a specific demographic or class of residents, featuring coordinated architecture, shared amenities, and regulated land use.

Usage

The term is used to describe a type of neighborhood or housing development that is intentionally designed with a unified vision. * The city approved the construction of a new planned community with parks, schools, and shopping centers all within walking distance. * They moved to a planned community for retirees that offers golf courses and community activities.

Advanced Usage

• Concept: Often contrasted with organic, unplanned urban growth. It implies a degree of control over the social and physical environment.
  • The urban planner advocated for a planned community model to manage the city's rapid expansion effectively.

Variants and Related Words

• Master-planned community: A more specific term emphasizing a large-scale development with a detailed, long-term plan.
  • The master-planned community includes several distinct villages, each with its own character.
• Gated community: A residential community with restricted access, often a type of planned community.
• Development (n): A more general term for a built-up area of new houses or buildings.

Synonyms

• Housing development: A general term for a group of houses built at the same time.
• Residential complex: Emphasizes the multi-unit or coordinated nature of the housing.
• Subdivision: A tract of land divided into lots for houses.

Related Phrases

• To live in a planned community: Describes the state of residence.
  • They enjoy the sense of order and security that comes from living in a planned community.

Noun

1. a residential district that is planned for a certain class of residents