How Dense Is Too Dense? The Future of Social Housing in Metropolises

Hong Kong Aerial View Overlooking Choi Hung Estate. Image © Kris ProvoostDensity in cities is often touted as a positive and desirable way to live. Various studies have repeatedly suggested that higher density can lead to better lifestyles, a more sustainable environment, and improved health. In The Death and Life of Great American Cities, journalist Jane Jacobs identifies several possible advantages of density: increased walkability, close-knit communities, and a concentration of resources