I don't understand how it's considered 'cramming residents'. Quality of life was unbearable b/c of overcrowding? Yeah, no. I remember 80's and 90's Newark, overcrowding was way down on the list versus just rampant crime in general.

Unfortunately the area, while better than the 90's, won't improve if things aren't built. The city can embrace its density and it doesn't have to be a bad thing. The 90's are over. One parking space for every unit means the zoning needs a lot more work.