Young families are leaving the city, moving to outskirts, and surrounding municipalities. There seems to be a mismatch, in an increasing amount families cannot find a dwelling or think that living in the city is not suitable for children. This is an undesirable trend, as children determine to a large extent the support of many facilities, make cities alive and maintain the cities culture.

The Netherlands is faced with a massive task of creating a million new homes before 2030. As the housing stock is increasing, as well is the call to densify the city in order to maintain surrounding green. But in what suitable way can we house urban families in high density? Traditional high rise does not always accommodate this in a suitable way, especially the lack of a smooth transition from private to public causes problems. In order to maintain families for the city, there is a need for a new standard for urban family living.