While the concept of apartments goes back to the eighteen hundreds, *Kolkata’s first traditional apartments were constructed somewhere in 1914 in Central Kolkata. These multiple family housing facilities are known as the Bow Barracks and stand tall in all their glory even today.
Right from these multiple family housing facilities to the modern residential complexes that we see today, one thing that is still present as a common thread is the community life that these arrangements nurture. In fact, the lifestyle amenities that are present in the residential complexes immensely help in building a great community and I can say this from personal experience. After my parents shifted to this amazing apartment on Budge Budge Trunk Road, I have seen how happy they are participating in the different activities organized within the residential complex as well as simply spending time with people of their age group. From what I have observed, here’s how the lifestyle amenities within a residential complex help in building a great community.
Senior Citizen’s Adda zone:
The residential complexes have these sitting arenas especially designed for senior citizens. There are specially designed benches and seats where the elderly can sit and chat with other members of the society. In a time when most senior citizens live alone, such opportunities to interact with like-minded people and share their apprehensions and joys can be extremely therapeutic for the mind and body alike.
Club House:
While I was looking at an apartment complex comprising 3 BHK Flats for sale in Budge Budge, I absolutely loved the club house that they had. The space was built in such a way that the whole society could come together and celebrate various festivals together. These celebrations were grand and the whole community enthusiastically took part in every activity. Not just for the celebrations, people came to the club to simply chat and bond over a game of cards. I have in fact seen people eagerly looking forward to meeting their friends at the club house after reaching home. These casual meet ups can be quite refreshing and uplifting for people after a hectic day at work.
Indoor Games:
Top rated residential complexes have a number of indoor as well as outdoor sports facilities which also help in building and nurturing a great community. Not only do the children bond over sports in the evening, even the adults can de-stress and bond over a game of basketball, tennis or squash.
Swimming Pool:
The swimming pool is perhaps the most favorite place to hangout for people living in residential complexes. Right from children to men and women, people who know swimming love to take a splash after a hectic work day or even on weekends. This activity also gives them time to catch up with friends while doing their bit to stay in shape. Even people who may be in the process of learning swimming enjoy learning together with friends from the community.
Entertainment Options:
Most world-class residential complexes have a Miniplex where movies are screened for members of the society to come together and watch. The residential complex my parents live in often organizes special movie nights for kids as well as retro movie nights for the elderly. Cartoon movies to sports events and retro movies, all kinds are screened on demand so people can watch together and spend some happy times in each other’s company.
Apart from these amenities, the manicured lawns, kid’s play areas, gym as well as in-house market complex always help in bringing people together and nurturing a sense of community and oneness. The wonderful community life that people get within residential complexes is perhaps one of the biggest reasons why most people today prefer living in housing complexes over stand alone apartments.
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