The greater myth is that Vancouver's density is not high enough. At >6000 people per sq. km., Vancouver is the densest city in Canada. The rest of the GVRD is barely 700 people per sq. km. despite the fact that $billions have been spent on transportation infrastructure throughout the region. Before Vancouverites  are condemned to being packed together like sardines the planners should be rezoning for higher density along the regional transportation corridors.