15 Most CROWDED Places on Earthbr br While many of those watching may live in apartments in cities or houses in suburbs, chances are that you have a good amount of space to yourself. After all, if an area is zoned correctly, people can be housed in such a way that saving space does not compromise the living conditions of those living there. However, there are some places where crowding people into tiny areas is simply the norm, and this has led to areas that are far too compact to be comfortable for those living there.