Location - The primary factor behind moving to any new residence should be the location. It must be located close to schools, offices, hospitals as well as sources of public transport. Everything you need on a daily basis, plus the possibilities of emergencies must be kept in mind while considering the location of your community. 

Safety - The level of security and the scrutiny carried out upon entry to the property should be made note of. Features such as CCTV cameras set up around the premises are a basic essential nowadays. In your quest for open space, you should ensure that your community isn’t in an isolated location too far from other properties either, which comes with its own safety concerns.

Water and Power supply - Most gated communities aim to reduce their carbon footprint by investing in greener energy sources like solar panels, as well as conserving water by installing rainwater harvesting systems and other mechanisms that enable groundwater to be effectively recharged. These measures are fast becoming commonplace and should be considered essential in a future-ready gated community.

Parking - There must be ample parking in a way that sensibly utilizes the space and also ensures the safe movement of vehicles away from children’s play areas and other common spaces. 

Lighting - Attention should be paid to the presence of abundant outdoor lighting as it effectively amounts to being a safety feature as well as adding to your experience of the property.

Recreational facilities - There should be a good amount of additional amenities in the form of hubs such as gym, indoor sports and swimming. This ties back to lessening the need for you to leave the property to avail any of these amenities.