Why High Density Housing?

320 persons per acre?

What is the model, theory or philosophy that is behind high density housing?

We need to study HDB flats in Singapore to find out whether high density living works for them and how they could maintain these low cost high rise buildings. There is no other way around the issue if one decided to pursue the high density agenda. Like anything else we do in life, find the pros and cons. But more importantly find out the theory behind it and how government policies adopt the particular theory or model is the root of understanding the issue.
(HDB website)

Low cost housing is almost always being undertaken by the government. In the U.K. they call it council housing. There were many high-rise flats being built in the 1960s and 70s but they are not fashionable now.

Thinking about the UK situation and the problems of crime in council housing estates which will eventually focus on the local context and cultural aspects of community living could present as the more important aspect in approaching the subject.

I am just thinking aloud at this moment, browsing through some websites.

(Building and social housing foundation)