4 Story Building (Firefox)

This height allows for what planners call "gentle density." A neighborhood of four-story buildings can support local bakeries, coffee shops, and transit stops, but it doesn't cast the long, oppressive shadows of a 40-story tower. It adds population without overwhelming the infrastructure.

Efficient Vertical Living – But Bring Your Legs 4 story building

Under current building codes in many Western nations, buildings of four stories or fewer are often classified differently than mid-rises. They can often be built using Type V construction (wood framing), which is significantly cheaper and faster than the steel and concrete required for taller structures. This height allows for what planners call "gentle density