Elite and material culture in San Fernando

The photo above was taken in San Fernando city, Trinidad. This photo shows one of the many middle to high income residential buildings in the city. Some evidence of  'fortress' architecture can be seen; the big fence also security guard booth. Buildings of this size and purpose signify the presence of a different culture and lifestyle, that of the 'elite' in the city. What do their culture entail? Is it the need for privacy and exclusion?   If these assumptions are accurate, these 'elite' of the city can be the force of fragmentation and exclusion in the city. Their lifestyle may be extremely different than that of the poor.

This type of architecture and residential area can be a representation of material culture. According to Hall and Barrett (2012: 176), gated residential areas of the very wealthy groups creates a relationship between culture and the materiality of the city where the urban landscape is a reflection of cultural norms, values and even fears.

The link shows an article about crime in San Fernando, these events may have an influence on the architecture of the 'elite' in the city:
http://guardian.co.tt/news/2013-02-20/two-cops-shot