The River Stone residential complex recently found itself at the center of a scandal: the Supreme Court of Ukraine forced or made co-owners of the new building to open access to the Dnipro embankment. Back in 2018, they blocked access to the body of water with barriers, appropriating communal land. Residents disagreed with the demolition and tried to restore the fence.

The story has sparked resonance and discussion regarding the gated communities of elite residential complexes. And this is not the first discussion about the expediency of fences in the city. Architects privately criticize the closed courtyards of residential complexes for fragmenting the urban fabric, violating the principles of mixed-use areas, and hindering the formation of a full-fledged public space. However, they don't want to speak publicly, so as not to damage their relationships with developers.

Developers, in turn, claim that gated communities consistently enjoy demand in the comfort-class segment. Those surveyed LIGA.net Developers say that buyers are willing to pay up to 15% extra for controlled access to the territory. Moreover, residents themselves often take the initiative to install fences, seeking to separate the internal territory from the city after moving in. What is the experience of KAN Development, Avalon, and Koval'ska?

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