GETTING AROUND MODERN INFLUENCES ON COMMUNITY LIVING

Let’s take it back for a minute. What was your experience on community living when you were growing up? If this sparked some nostalgic memories, then most likely till date you can relate with your neighbors back in the village, remember your childhood friends, even some of the experiences you had together. This point of reference you have of your childhood, by default gives you a sense of belonging.

How then can you give the same sense of belonging to your family, factoring in the many influences that modernity has on our lifestyle?

Say for example that due to urbanization most people have moved to town areas where housing is a whole different setting compared to the rural areas. Right from the arrangement and various aspects like how they relate with people around. In the rural areas,  it is almost like a default that you will know all your neighbors, maybe the entire village, have an established connection to most social aspects of the community like church, leadership, congregating and lifestyle. Even if you relocated to diaspora and came back, or you moved to the city and came back, you will always somehow feel a connection, a belonging to the place.

This is not the case when modern influences like urbanization come into play. How many times have you moved houses in the city? Is there something that makes you feel connected to those places to date? Is it likely that you’ll find the neighbors you left? Chances are, there is none of those connections that exist. And this means that if this is your lifestyle,you and your family doesn’t have a belonging as long as you live in the city set-up.

So what’s the solution then if you intend to live in the city and give your family a belonging and a heritage?

Jump on housing developments like Herencia which provide the modern living you get from the city- At the same time featuring amenities with a plan to give you a community living, where you can actually build a belonging and a sure heritage,for you and your family.Being a gated community firstly, it means that there is a tight knit friendly atmosphere which fosters closer relationships among neighbors.This does not in any way compromise your privacy however, since you have your own compound which gives you a private living.

Further, Herencia features amenities like a recreational centre, a community centre and a mini mall. With such exclusive perks, these spaces naturally bring neighbors together, encouraging socialization and bonding. Whether it’s a friendly chat while taking a stroll or a spontaneous game in the park, these shared areas help create a strong community vibe. It’s the perfect balance of privacy and connection, making you feel like you truly belong in a home where everyone knows your name and friendly faces are always nearby.

Imagine doing this everyday? Because this is your home, it is an everyday experience that in the  long run gives you a belonging that you always have a reference to. A neighbour you can always see and remember, a routine that resonates to your lifestyle years down the line. The ultimate belonging, come and belong with us.

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